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8-509-1256

Name

Boat Crew Member (Search and Rescue)

Status

Published

Version

1.5

Updated

6/10/2024 2:52:02 PM

Original Release

11/07/2017

Last Major Release

NQS Position

Resource Category

Search and Rescue

Primary Core Capability

Mass Search and Rescue Operations

Secondary Core Capability

Resource Kind

Personnel

Overall Function

The Boat Crew Member (Search and Rescue (SAR)) responds to maritime search and rescue (SAR) missions and is responsible for the safety of crew and passengers

Single resource

In conjunction with a NIMS typed team

NIMS Typed Team

Waterborne Search and Rescue Team

In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit

NIMS Typed Unit

Description Notes

Not Specified

Supporting Core Capabilities
None

Types
Type	Description
Type 1	The Boat Crew Member (SAR): 1. Responds to maritime SAR missions from a boat under the supervision of the Boat Operator (SAR) 2. Stands watch as necessary (helm, lookout, towing and anchor) 3. Rigs towing and mooring lines 4. Acts as surface swimmer 5. Administers first aid 6. Operates damage control equipment

Education

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Not Specified

Training

Successful completion of FLETC MLETP fulfills the education requirement for both Boat Crew Member and Boat Operator (SAR)

Type 1

Completion of the following: 1. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 2. IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 3. IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 4. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction 5. First Aid (American Red Cross, American Heart Association or equivalent) 6. Completion of one of the following: a. National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Basic Crew Member course b. Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Inland Boat Operator Training (IBOT) or FLETC Marine Law Enforcement Training Program (MLETP)

Experience

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Certificate of completion from NASBLA Basic Crew Member Course, FLETC IBOT, or FLETC MLETP

Physical/Medical Fitness

1. NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NIMS positions 2. PPE is mission specific and may vary by working environment and it includes protective footwear, protective clothing for skin exposure, eye and ear protection, respirators, gloves and masks

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	1. Arduous 2. Meets the Authority Having Jurisdiction’s (AHJ) minimum medical requirements 3. Meets the AHJ’s minimum physical fitness and swimming standards 4. Is able to work while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 5. Maintains immunizations in accordance with current AHJ requirements

Currency

Provider must carry out and use any background checks as applicable law specifies. This may include: 1. A background check completed within past 12 months 2. A sex-offender registry check 3. A local, state and national criminal history

Type 1

1. Meets task-specific standards at least once every year, including the following: a. Underway hours: 40 hours every year, 10 of which must be nighttime hours b. Mooring evolution c. Towing: one day and one night d. Basic Engineering Casualty Control Exercise: one set of drills e. Man overboard recovery: one day and one night 2. Meets task-specific standards at least once every two years, including the following: a. Water survival exercise b. First aid training (such as for burns, hypothermia, shock, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and bleeding) 3. Background checks as applicable law permits or requires 4. Functions in this position during an operational incident, planned event, exercise, drill or simulation at least once every five years

Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Not Specified

Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment
The position typically works 12 hours per shift, is self-sustainable for 72 hours and is deployable up to 14 days

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Notes

References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Waterborne Search and Rescue Team
FEMA, NIMS 509: Boat Operator (Search and Rescue)
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017
FEMA, National Response Framework, June 2016
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Program Manual, Volumes I, II, and III, 2010
United States Coast Guard (USCG), Boat Crew Seamanship Manual, COMDTINST M16114.5C, 2003
USCG, Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Manual, Volume I, COMDTINST M16114.32C, 2013
USCG, Rescue and Survival Systems Manual, COMDTINST M10470.10F, 2007

Version	Publish Date	Document Type
Published Versions
1.5	6/10/2024 2:52:02 PM	PDF
1.4	11/14/2019 10:18:43 AM	PDF
1.3	10/26/2018 2:46:37 PM	PDF
1.2	9/28/2018 5:17:25 PM	PDF
1.1	2/12/2018 6:25:27 PM	PDF
1.0	11/7/2017 4:53:43 PM	PDF