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Name

Urban Search and Rescue Logistics Specialist

Status

Published

Version

1.1

Updated

10/4/2021 2:07:47 PM

Original Release

10/05/2021

Last Major Release

Resource Category

Search and Rescue

Primary Core Capability

Mass Search and Rescue Operations

Secondary Core Capability

Resource Kind

Personnel

Overall Function

The Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Logistics Specialist is responsible for supporting the logistical needs of search and rescue (SAR) teams, including Structural Collapse Search Teams and Structural Collapse Rescue Teams.

Single resource

In conjunction with a NIMS typed team

NIMS Typed Team

In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit

NIMS Typed Unit

Description Notes

Not Specified

Supporting Core Capabilities
None

Types
Type 1	The US&R Logistics Specialist: 1. Reports directly to the Logistics Team Manager 2. Coordinates the packaging, transport, distribution and maintenance of the task force equipment cache before, during and after mission assignments 3. Coordinates with military and civilian officials concerning transportation needs 4. Procures equipment as the Logistics Team Manager directs 5. Ensures accountability and security of the task force equipment cache 6. Maintains accurate and timely records and reports 7. Adheres to all safety procedures 8. Maintains and repairs the task force equipment cache 9. Assists with overall management of task force facilities and fleet 10. Coordinates and directs support specialists

Type 1

The US&R Logistics Specialist: 1. Reports directly to the Logistics Team Manager 2. Coordinates the packaging, transport, distribution and maintenance of the task force equipment cache before, during and after mission assignments 3. Coordinates with military and civilian officials concerning transportation needs 4. Procures equipment as the Logistics Team Manager directs 5. Ensures accountability and security of the task force equipment cache 6. Maintains accurate and timely records and reports 7. Adheres to all safety procedures 8. Maintains and repairs the task force equipment cache 9. Assists with overall management of task force facilities and fleet 10. Coordinates and directs support specialists

Education

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Not Specified

Training

Identified equivalent trainings should meet or exceed course learning objectives.

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. FEMA US&R Logistics Specialist, or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)-approved SAR logistics training 6. FEMA US&R WMD Enhanced Operations, or equivalent 7. FEMA US&R GPS Awareness Level, or equivalent (course code: 9G6200) 8. FEMA US&R Logistics Team Training (course code: 9P4131) 9. AHJ-approved critical incident stress management training 10. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents (awareness-level training) or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1910.120 (q)(6)(i): Hazardous materials awareness training, or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives (CBRNE) incident 11. NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications (awareness-level training), including: a. General Requirements b. Confined Space Rescue, or applicable industry equivalent, such as mine or cave rescue c. Water Rescue Operations d. Structural Collapse Rescue, or applicable industry equivalent, such as mine or cave rescue e. Trench Rescue, or applicable industry equivalent, such as mine or cave rescue f. Rope Rescue 12. NFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents (awareness-level training), including: a. General Requirements b. Confined Space SAR, or applicable industry equivalent, such as mine or cave SAR c. Water SAR Operations d. Structural Collapse SAR, or applicable industry equivalent, such as mine or cave SAR e. Trench SAR, or applicable industry equivalent, such as mine or cave SAR f. Rope Rescue 13. OSHA 1910.178: Forklift training 14. U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR, Part 172.704: Hazardous materials handler / packer / labeler training

Experience

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Successful completion of US&R Logistics Specialist Position Task Book (PTB), or equivalent AHJ documentation

PHYSICAL / MEDICAL FITNESS

The NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NIMS positions.

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Arduous

Currency

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Functions in this position during a qualifying incident, planned event, exercise, drill or simulation at least once every three years

Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Certification for possession of controlled medications, if applicable

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.

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Notes

References
Reference
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the NQS, November 2017
FEMA, National Response Framework, October 2019
FEMA, National Urban Search and Rescue Response System, US&R Operation Manual, Annex E: Position Descriptions, latest edition adopted