ID
21-508-1263
Name
Geology Field Reconnaissance Team
Status
Published
Version
1.0
Updated
10/13/2020 8:57:54 AM
Original Release
10/13/2020
Last Major Release
10/13/2020
Description
The Geology Field Reconnaissance Team collects field data for geo-hazard related emergencies
Resource Category
Damage Assessment
Primary Core Capability
Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Team
Overall Function
The Geology Field Reconnaissance Team: 1. Observes, describes, photographs, and quantitatively documents physical evidence related to geological consequences for, and incident impacts on, both human-built features and natural environments 2. Supports tasks through underground, ground, and aerial observations 3. Documents and assesses consequences of ground failure, ground shaking, soil–structure interaction, tsunami inundation, wave height, and velocity characteristics related to a wide range of geo-hazards and threats, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, flooding, and dam failures 4. Provides emergency managers with situational awareness, working through a technical information clearinghouse or supervising agency, or working directly with a forward operating center
Composition and Ordering Specifications
1. Discuss logistics for deploying this team, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, meals, and appropriate credentials for access to areas, prior to deployment 2. This team normally works through a state, multistate, or agency technical information clearinghouse a. For post-earthquake investigations, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Circular 1242 is a guide for technical information clearinghouse integration 3. Requestor and provider discuss the need for specialty capabilities based on geological features; examples include familiarity with landslides, infrastructure, surface fault ruptures, foundation type, geologic setting, ground failures, levee failures, underground operations, and confined space entry 4. Requestor orders a Geological Survey Support Specialist to staff the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or clearinghouse, as necessary 5. Requestor orders a Geological Information Systems (GIS) Specialist or GIS Analyst to supplement this team, as necessary 6. Requestor and provider discuss the need for aerial reconnaissance, such as an Unmanned Aerial System Team, to support remote assessment of geological conditions and ensure team safety 7. Requestor provides geologic, topographic, hydrologic, and vegetation maps, if available
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Components
Component Notes  
Minimum Personnel Per TeamNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 12
Management And Oversight Personnel Per TeamNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 11 – National Incident Management System (NIMS) Geology Field Reconnaissance Specialist
SUPPORT PERSONNEL PER TEAMAdditional personnel may join this team based on required areas of expertise.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 11 – NIMS Geology Field Reconnaissance Specialist
Electronic Equipment Per Team1. Appropriate software includes word processing, database, mapping, and other mission-specific programs. 2. Alternative power sources include vehicle power converters, generators, and solar panels.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 12 – Laptop computer/tablet or smartphone with GPS capabilities, chargers, and appropriate software 2 – GPS with extra batteries 2 – Digital camera with batteries/charger and extra data cards 1 – Alternative power source
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Per Team MemberThe following regulation addresses PPE: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.132: Personal Protective Equipment.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1PPE is mission specific and may include: 1. Hard hat 2. Reflective vest 3. Gloves 4. Protective clothing 5. Protective footwear 6. Safety glasses 7. Flashlight and batteries 8. Dust mask or respirator with extra filters 9. First aid kit
Communications Equipment Per TeamClearinghouse or requestor may supply devices.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 12 – Short-range, two-way portable radio 2 – Cell phone 1 – Satellite phone, if available
Transportation Per TeamIf vehicle is unavailable, clearinghouse or requestor may supply or arrange field transportation.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 11 – Four-wheel drive vehicle
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Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Unmanned Aerial System Team
FEMA, NIMS 509: Geological Information Systems Analyst
FEMA, NIMS 509: Geological Information Systems Specialist
FEMA, NIMS 509: Geological Survey Support Specialist
FEMA, NIMS 509: Geology Field Reconnaissance Specialist
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), § 1910.132-140: Personal Protective Equipment, latest edition adopted
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Circular 1242: The Plan to Coordinate NEHRP Post-Earthquake Investigations, latest edition adopted
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.0 10/13/2020 8:57:54 AM PDF