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Urban Search and Rescue Evaluation Outline September 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ELEMENT: DEFENSE CBRN RESPONSE FORCE (DCRF)/C2 CBRN RESPONSE ELEMENT (C2CRE)

CBRNE ENHANCED RESPONSE FORCE PACKAGE (CERFP)

(FM 3-11.5)

CONDITIONS: An intentional or unintentional release of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosive (CBRNE) has occurred. The element has been deployed to the site and the Incident Command System (ICS) has assigned the element an adequate area of operation. NOTE: The term MOPP on this task equates to MOPP4. Standard MOPP conditions do not exist for this task. See the MOPP statement for specific conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The element completes site arrival preparations and establishes an area of operations at the incident site or designated area in order to provide decontamination, search and extraction, reconnaissance, and medical support. Element deploys from the Base Support Installation (BSI) or staging area to designated site.

1. Advance Party conducted preparations to establish an area of operations.

a. Conducted initial meeting with the Incident Commander (IC) or IC representative in order to determine mission requirements and gather information.

b. Provided initial briefing to the Commander.

c. Identified location to establish decontamination, reconnaissance, search & extraction sites, and area of operation.

d. Prepared site occupation plan.

e. Emplaced early warning detection devices and other equipment if available and if hazard is known.

f. Prepared safety plan for integration into the Incident Command System, (ICS) Safety Plan.

* 2. Commander develops a plan to support the ICS Incident Action Plan, (IAP).

a. Conducts mission analysis and planning.

b. Synchronizes the IAP and the Commander’s Critical Information Requirements, (CCIR).

c. Provides the IC representative with personnel status report to include training and medical certifications, as required.

(1) Monitors wet bulb temperatures (provided by medical personnel or the safety officer).

(2) Implements measures to reduce operation stress.

3. Operations section establishes the area of operations.

a. Establishes reporting procedures with the ICS.

b. Initiates Incident Log.

c. Posts the situation map sketch.

4. Operations section coordinates sustainment, logistics, and maintenance support.

a. Reports equipment readiness status to the Incident Command Post (ICP) and higher headquarters (HQ).

b. Monitors water supply for decontamination operations.

c. Coordinates requisition and distribution of supplies and equipment.

d. Maintains property accountability and initiates reports of survey for all lost, damaged, or destroyed equipment.

e. Tracks line of duty (LOD).

(1) Coordinates chaplain support services.

(2) Initiates casualty feeder reports for LOD injuries.

f. Ensures pre and post entry medical assessments are completed as required.

g. Coordinates support for mortuary affairs with the ICP, if required.

5. Communication section develops a communication plan.

a. Establishes Internal and external communications.

b. Provides organic communications support.

c. Performs troubleshooting procedures on the assigned equipment and software.

6. Operations section monitors the marking of projected Hot, Warm and Cold Zones within the decontamination area.

a. Posts safety cones.

b. Posts safety tape (red, white or yellow).

c. Establishes water and electrical requirements.

7. Operations section coordinates for additional incident site resources as required for decontamination, search and extraction, & reconnaissance operations.

* 8. Commander adjusts CCIRs to support ICS IAP mission.

9. Operations section requests copies of building diagrams, blueprints, water and gas utilities and/or any other building information through the IC representative.

* 10. Commander provides liaison capability to the ICP.

a. Establishes and maintains liaison with the ICP.

b. Coordinates the integration of the unit into the IAP.

c. Briefs the IC representative on the unit capabilities and limitations.

d. Obtains current incident information for the unit.

e. Advises the ICS as to security forces available for force protection.

TASK PERFORMANCE / EVALUATION SUMMARY BLOCK

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS “GO”

[ GO or NO GO ]

“*” Indicates a leader task step.

ELEMENT: US&R

CONDITIONS: A weapon of mass destruction (WMD) site has been discovered. The platoon has deployed to the site. A CM center must be established to provide mission command and to facilitate civil support operations. NOTE: The term MOPP on this task equates to MOPP4.

TASK STANDARDS: The platoon completes preparations, establishes a CM center within one hour of arriving on site, and provides continuous support operations to include a liaison capability. The platoon coordinates with the support agency during setup to ensure compliance with all appropriate safety, security, and environmental regulations and standing operating procedures (SOP's).

DANGER: None

* 1. Platoon Leader / Sergeant receives mission and initiates troop leading procedures:

a. Receives the mission.

b. Issues a warning order.

c. Makes a tentative plan.

d. Starts the necessary movement.

e. Reconnoiters -- conduct a personal reconnaissance to verify the terrain analysis.

f. Completes the plan.

g. Issues the complete order.

h. Supervises platoon preparation for the mission.

* 2. Platoon Leader / Sergeant task organizes the platoon into the following elements:

a. Command element.

b. Operations element.

c. Liaison element.

d. Communications element.

e. Decontamination element.

f. Rescue element.

g. Back-up element.

h. Support element.

i. Safety element.

3. Advance echelon (ADVON) arrives and meets with the Incident Commander (IC) representative.

4. Platoon (main body) arrives and meets with incident staging area manager or representative.

a. Conducts initial meeting with staging area manager or representative.

b. Provides check-in-information in accordance with (IAW) the appropriate Incident Command System (ICS) form.

c. Provides radio contact information IAW the appropriate ICS form.

d. Reports significant and/or major events to staging area manager or representative that may change available status.

* 5. Command element arrives / meets with IC representative.

a. Conducts initial meeting with IC representative.

b. Advises IC representative on platoon assets, capabilities, limitations, credentials.

c. Determines communications channels and procedures.

d. Identifies the location to setup CM center and other required sites.

e. Identifies and obtains incident data and information.

f. Determines response assets, capabilities, and limitations on the scene.

g. Assists in integrating into the incident response.

h. Provides an initial assessment and recommendation.

i. Recommends protective measures and actions.

j. Provides liaison officer.

k. Issues warning orders to subordinates personnel.

6. Operations element establishes / maintains the operations center.

a. Establishes communications.

b. Supervises the preparation of the staff actions.

c. Supervises and approved the updated site safety plan no later than one hour after the arrival at the incident site.

d. Inspects all the actions for conformity IAW commander's or IC's guidance.

e. Coordinates the assigned missions with the section leaders.

f. Coordinates the site characterization and verified that the platoon's operational area was free of contamination.

* 7. Command element develops critical information requirements (CCIR) to fit the actual incident.

8. Operations element verifies site setup and operations of support functions.

a. Requires that all personnel, on order, establish a minimum level of protective posture.

b. Conducts pre and post medical screening.

c. Sets up a technical decontamination line.

d. Conducts operational planning characterization and survey operations.

e. Initiates the administrative log.

f. Maintains communications.

g. Conducts internal and external communications checks on the assigned protective equipment.

9. Operations element monitors the establishment of ingress and egress for passage through the operations site.

a. Posts safety cones.

b. Posts safety tape (red, white, or yellow).

c. Posts lighting (if applicable).

* 10. Command element exchanges information with other elements at the incident site.

a. Translates pertinent information into usable data for decision-making.

b. Coordinates information exchange internally and externally.

c. Provides situation reports (SITREPs) to the IC.

11. Communications element establishes communications.

a. Establishes initial communications with the IC when occupation by main body occurs.

b. Establishes data reach-back communications (if directed and or required).

12. Operations element conducts mission tracking.

a. Coordinates follow-on meetings through liaison with the IC.

b. Updates the CCIR.

c. Updates the administrative log.

d. Requests copies of the building floor diagrams or blueprints for review. Consider Lock-out / Tag-out reduction procedures.

e. Posts a situation map sketch and all available intelligence.

f. Establishes reports control and information-management procedures.

g. Prepares the initial survey, site safety, and force protection plans.

h. Conducts mission planning and mission analysis.

(1) Develops site characterization and the safety plan.

(2) Develops objectives to support the IC's action plan.

(3) Synchronizes the IC's critical information requirements.

(4) Develops specific objectives for the rescue team.

i. Maintains communication and reporting procedures.

j. Monitors and adjusted the element's response plan.

(1) Updates the incident safety plan.

(2) Refines operational objectives for follow-on rescue teams.

(3) Updates the situation map or sketch and the information display.

(4) Updates modeling according to the assessment task.

k. Plans and monitors logistical requirements.

l. Advises the commander on the current situation and proposed courses of action.

m. Disseminates the approved survey, site safety, and logistics support plans.

n. Authorizes entry and monitored the rescue team incident site operations.

o. Provides assessments to the IC.

p. Provides the status of the site safety plan.

q. Provides the status of force protection, (protective posture level).

r. Provides the status of medical screening baseline checks.

13. Liaison element continues to conducts civil support operations.

a. Maintains liaison with the Incident Command Post, (ICP) according to the liaison task.

b. Coordinates the integration into the IC's incident response plan.

c. Assists in the integration of other DOD response elements into the incident response plan as required.

14. Operations element continues to monitor situational awareness.

a. Monitors the Incident Command System, (ICS) mitigation activities.

b. Monitors the threat condition, (THREATCON) level.

c. Seeks guidance for public information releases.

d. Provides IC or representative information and advice based on survey and analysis results.

(1) Provides identification, classification, and location of CBRN hazards.

(2) Provides information on rescue operations / procedures.

(3) Provides information on appropriate protective measures / requirements.

(4) Provides decontamination measures to include response personnel status; individual and casualty status and equipment status.

(5) Provides safety measures.

(6) Obtains updated / follow-on mission guidance from the IC or representative.

* 15. Command element issues fragmentary order (FRAGO) to execute or modify the courses of action.

16. Operations element plans for follow-on operations.

a. Plans for transition or hand-off operations and procedures.

b. Coordinates and executed transition or hand-off operations.

17. Operations element prepares for redeployment.

a. Submits all the reports before departure from the incident site.

b. Coordinates debriefing by the IC before termination.

c. Establishes communications with supported unit and higher headquarters, (HQ).

d. Establishes reporting procedures (Internal / External).

e. Mans the operations center according to the standing operating procedure, (SOP).

f. Updates the situation map sketch.

18. Platoon conducts site closure procedures IAW the site closure plan.

TASK PERFORMANCE / EVALUATION SUMMARY BLOCK

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS “GO”

TRAINING STATUS “GO”/“NO-GO”

* Indicates a leader task step.

** Indicates required certifications for the level of rescue to be performed.

CONDITIONS: An intentional or unintentional event involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives (CBRNE) or natural disaster is threatened or has occurred. The element is employed in full-spectrum operations or in a garrison environment, or it is deployed to an incident site. The element is ordered to set up a technical decontamination site. NOTE: The term MOPP on this task equates to MOPP4.

TASK STANDARDS: The element establishes a functional technical decontamination site prior to the survey or entry team entering the hot zone. The element operates the decontamination site to decontaminate element members, equipment, and samples to prevent the spread of contamination.

DANGER: None

1. Element leader selects the decontamination site according to the mission, terrain, troops, time available, and civil considerations (METT-TC).

a. Established the decontamination site upwind in the cold zone.

b. Selects the decontamination site based on the prevailing weather conditions.

c. Designated the entry point at the beginning of the decontamination corridor.

d. Defined decontaminant and method of decontamination.

2. Element leader selected either wet or dry decontamination procedures based on the agent, hazard, and weather.

3. Decontamination element established, maintained and monitored communications with operations section and unit personnel entering the hot zone.

4. Element established the technical decontamination lane.

a. Set up the decontamination site to decontaminate personnel, equipment, and non-ambulatory or injured personnel.

b. Established the decontamination site sequential actions.

(1) Station 1 - Equipment drop.

(2) Station 2 - PPE decontamination.

(3) Station 3 - monitoring point.

(4) Station 4 - protective clothing removal.

(5) Station 5 - clothing and respirator removal.

(6) Station 6 - shower and redress.

(7) Station 7 - Medical evaluation.

c. Established the emergency decontamination lane.

5. Element leader adjusted and maintained the decontamination site based on:

a. Reactivity hazards.

b. Environmental conditions.

c. Safety.

d. Waste management/runoff.

e. Additional resources.

f. Incident commander, unit commander, or safety officer guidance.

6. Decontamination element performed decontamination of personnel and equipment.

a. Removed gross contamination.

b. Avoided the spread of contamination through the decontamination line.

c. Verified the completeness of the decontamination and redirects personnel as required.

d. Utilized emergency decontamination if required. A basic set of emergency decontamination procedures is as follows:

(1) Removed the casualty from the contaminated area.

(2) Washed immediately any exposed body parts with water.

(3) Performed a quick cycle of head-to-toe wash, and rinse.

(4) Removed casualty's clothing and/or PPE. If possible, cutting from the top down in a manner that minimizes the spread of contamination.

(5) Transferred the casualty to treatment personnel for assessment, first aid, and medical treatment.

(6) Ensured that ambulance and hospital personnel are notified on the contamination involved and appropriate PPE required.

7. Decontamination element terminated the decontamination operation.

a. Requested permission to terminate the decontamination operation.

b. Received permission and began terminating decontamination operations.

c. Decontaminated recoverable equipment.

d. Centralized, packaged, marked, and labeled hazardous waste.

e. Completed personal decontamination (buddy team).

8. Decontamination element notified the operations section that the decontamination site is ready for transfer of responsibilities to the incident commander's representative for waste disposal.

TASK PERFORMANCE / EVALUATION SUMMARY BLOCK

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS “GO”

TRAINING STATUS “GO”/“NOGO”

** Indicate required certifications for the level of rescue to be performed.

ITERATION: 1 2 3 4 5 (Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U (Circle)

CONDITIONS: The firefighting team is notified of an accident involving a ground vehicle within their Area of Operations (AO). The element has all assigned personnel, materials, organic, and special equipment required to accomplish the mission. The element may be augmented by additional forces for security. This task may be performed under a full spectrum of threat capabilities in a field or urban environment during day, night, and in any environmental condition.

TASK STANDARDS: The element performs vehicle rescue operations under the direction of the Incident Commander (IC), using organic/special equipment and personnel. The element will secure and stabilize the scene, extricate, package, and transport casualties from the vehicle without causing additional injury.

Danger: Death or injury could result if untrained technical rescue personnel are used.

1. Performs an initial size up of the incident scene.

(1) Number and type of vehicles.

(2) Number of possible casualties.

(3) Time of day.

(4) Identifies type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed.

* 2. Submits a command statement/initial report to the Operations Center (OC).

* 3. Establishes the scene.

a. Establishes a personnel accountability system.

b. Establishes hot, warm, and cold zones.

c. Restricts entry into zones based on training or function.

d. Assigns personnel for scene control as needed.

e. Assigns a safety officer.

f. Ensures personnel are in appropriate level of PPE.

* 4. Establishes priorities based on a risk management and Incident Action Plan (IAP).

5. The team identifies and isolates energy sources and other hazards.

a. Energy sources.

(1) Disconnects battery correctly.

(2) Identifies and cordons off any downed power lines.

(3) Protects shock absorbers/bumper struts from excessive heat and or physical damage.

b. Evaluates energy absorbing bumpers.

(1) Ensures personnel avoid area directly in front and back of vehicle.

(2) Establishes zones at corners.

(3) Ensures fire suppression is available.

c. Fuel system.

(1) Determines fuel type.

(2) Checks probable locations for fuel cylinders.

(3) Ensures fire suppression is available.

d. Evaluates air bag systems.

(1) Determines where air bags are located.

(2) Identifies status of all air bags.

(3) Identifies white powder and its characteristics from a deployed air bag.

(4) Provides protection for casualty and rescuers.

(5) Ensures rescue operation does not place too much pressure on sensors.

(6) Punctures inflatable tubes.

(7) Identifies window curtain activation.

e. Evaluates restraint systems.

(1) Determines if system is passive or has pre-tensioners.

(2) Removes passive restraints properly.

6. The team stabilizes the vehicle.

a. Determines operation depending on position of vehicle.

b. Chooses stabilization points.

c. Determines proper stabilization methods.

(1) Utilizes cribbing and wedges.

(2) Utilizes webbing/rope to secure vehicles if they are on side.

(3) Utilizes anchor points or lifting bags as needed.

d. Ensures forward/backward and side-to-side movement is minimized.

e. Ensures vehicle stabilization does not interfere with rescue operations/activities.

f. Monitor stabilization throughout the operation to ensure stability and effectiveness.

7. The team determines access/egress points.

a. Verifies the location and position of the casualty.

b. Chooses access/egress points based on vehicle positioning and placement of stabilization systems.

c. Identifies vehicle construction features.

d. Chooses access/egress points considering placement of stabilization systems.

e. Ensures there is an emergency escape route available for rescuers.

8. The team creates access/egress openings.

a. Establishes contact with the casualty.

b. Identifies primary and secondary means for casualty access.

c. Protects casualty from further injury during the operation.

d. Selects quickest and most effective means of access, such as:

(1) Doors.

(2) Windows.

(3) Roof.

e. Makes access openings large enough for rescuers and equipment.

9. The team disentangles the casualty.

a. Removes pedals, if needed.

b. Repositions or removes the seat for additional room, if needed.

c. Rolls or removes the dashboard, if needed.

d. Cuts and removes the steering wheel, if needed.

10. The team provides casualty care.

a. Triages casualty.

b. Communicates casualty's condition to the IC.

c. Provides immediate life saving techniques to the casualty.

d. Determines need for casualty packaging/immobilization.

e. Packages/immobilizes casualty using appropriate devices.

11. The team extricates the casualty.

a. Removes casualty from vehicle.

b. Gives proper coordinated movement commands.

c. Moves casualty from vehicle to the designated medical staging area.

d. Prevents further injury to casualty during movement.

e. Cuts and removes the steering wheel, if needed.

f. Follows identified egress route.

* 12. The team terminates the vehicle rescue incident.

a. Ensures all casualties and personnel are accounted for.

b. Prepares all recoverable materials, equipment and personnel for redeployment.

c. Submits all required reports and documentation according to the SOP/SOG.

TASK PERFORMANCE / EVALUATION SUMMARY BLOCK

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS “GO”

TRAINING STATUS “GO”/“NO-GO”

CONDITIONS: The element receives an Operations Order (OPORD)/Fragmentation Order (FRAGO) to perform rope rescue operations within their Area of Operations (AO). Casualties are located in areas that are accessible only by ladder or by rope. The element will work in conjunction with first responders/Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) teams. The element has all assigned personnel, materials, organic and special equipment required to accomplish the mission. The element may be augmented by additional forces for security. This task may be performed under a full spectrum of threat capabilities in a field or urban environment during day, night, and in any environmental condition.

TASK STANDARDS: The element performs rope rescue operations under the direction of the Incident Commander (IC), using organic/special equipment and personnel. The casualties will be disentangled, packaged, and extricated safely without causing additional injury.

DANGER: None

* 1. The element receives the order to perform a rope rescue operation.

a. Analyzes the order.

b. Performs Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs).

* 2. Element reports to the IC.

a. Receives and understands mission directives from the IC.

b. Provides IC with information concerning on hand personnel, certifications, equipment, and materials.

3. Element sizes up the scene.

a. Determines the need for security at the scene.

b. Implements site control and scene management.

(1) Access to the incident scene is controlled.

(2) Places barricades or scene control tape to limit access.

c. Identifies possible casualty locations by interviewing bystanders, casualties, and workers.

d. **Recognizes the need for rope rescue.

e. **Identifies the resources needed to perform rope rescue.

f. **Recognizes general hazards associated with rope rescue.

g. **Evaluates systems already in place.

h. **Determines and prioritizes rescue tasks.

i. Implements procedures necessary to mitigate hazards.

j. **Identifies Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

4. The element conducts pre-rescue operations.

a. **Inspects rope rescue equipment.

b. **Selects anchor points.

c. **Constructs the type of anchor system needed for the situation.

(1) **Single point.

(2) **Multi-point load sharing.

(3) **Multi-point load distributing.

d. **Constructs a rope base mechanical advantage system.

e. **Constructs a lowering system.

f. Places edge protection.

g. **Performs a system safety check.

5. Element lowers rescuer into position.

a. **Selects and dons the proper body harness.

b. Controls rescuer's descent with a safety line or belay system.

c. Rescuer descends in a controlled manner so debris is not dislodged.

d. **Maneuvers around existing environmental and system specific obstacles.

e. **Places pads or protection at locations where the rope passes a stationary object or direction of rope changes.

6. **Rescuer locates casualty and establishes contact.

7. **The rescuer provides life saving medical care.

8. Element updates the IC on current situation and recovery progress.

9. **The rescuer packages the casualty in the appropriate stretcher.

a. **Ensures all cross and foot straps are tightened and buckled properly.

b. **Equalizes lifting and descent straps with a carabineer.

10. The element raises or lowers the casualty to safety. NOTE: Attaches a kernmantle rope to the stretcher if the casualty is lifted vertically.

a. **Rescuer/attendant accompanies the casualty.

b. Supports the rescuer and casualty by separate lines.

c. **Moves the packaged casualty up and over the edge during raising operations.

11. The element terminates the rope rescue operation.

a. Provides the IC with all reports and documentation required for TR operations.

b. Prepares all recoverable materials, equipment, and personnel for redeployment.

c. Conducts Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD).

TASK PERFORMANCE / EVALUATION SUMMARY BLOCK

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS “GO”

TRAINING STATUS “GO”/“NOGO”

ITERATION: 1 2 3 4 5 (Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U (Circle)

CONDITIONS: The element receives an Operations Order (OPORD)/Fragmentation Order (FRAGO) to perform trench and excavation search & rescue within their Area of Operations (AO). The element will work in conjunction with first responders/Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) teams within the AO. The element has all organic/special equipment and personnel required to accomplish the mission. The element may be augmented by additional forces for security. This task may be performed under a full spectrum of threat capabilities in a field or urban environment during day, night, and in any environmental condition.

TASK STANDARDS: The element performs trench and excavation rescue under the direction of the Incident Commander (IC), using organic/special equipment and personnel. The element will extricate, package, and transport casualties from the trench and excavation site without causing additional injury.

1. The element receives the order to perform trench and excavation rescue operations.

a. Analyzes the order.

b. Conducts Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs).

* 2. Element reports to the IC.

a. Receives and understands mission directives from the IC.

b. Provides the IC with information concerning on hand personnel, certifications, equipment and materials.

3. The element sizes up the scene.

a. Determines the need for security at the scene.

b. Implements site control and scene management.

(1) Access to the incident scene is controlled.

(2) Places barricades or scene control tape to limit access.

c. Identifies possible casualty locations by interviewing bystanders, casualties, and workers.

d. **Recognizes the need for a trench and excavation rescue.

e. **Identifies the resources necessary to perform a safe and effective trench and excavation rescue operation.

f. **Evaluates systems already in place.

g. **Recognizes general hazards associated with trench and excavation rescue.

h. Determines and prioritizes tasks.

i. Assigns a safety officer.

j. Implements procedures necessary to mitigate hazards.

k. **Identifies soil type using accepted visual or manual tests.

l. **Recognizes the hazards and characteristics associated with the weight of soil.

m. **Ventilates the trench or excavation site.

n. **Establishes an atmospheric monitoring system.

o. **Determines Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirement.

p. **Identifies the duties of:

(1) **Panel teams.

(2) **Entry teams.

(3) **Shoring teams.

4. The rescue team establishes shoring operations.

a. **Conducts pre-entry briefing.

b. Initiates a rapid, non-entry extrication of non-injured or minimally injured casualties.

c. Places ground pads and protects the "lip" of the trench or excavation.

d. Provides entry and egress paths for entry personnel.

e. **Constructs load stabilization systems.

f. **Selects, utilizes, and applies shield systems.

g. **Supports a non-intersecting trench.

h. **Selects, utilizes, and applies sloping and benching systems.

i. **Adjusts the protective systems based on digging operations and environmental conditions.

5. **The rescue team evaluates rigging and placement of isolation systems throughout the operation.

6. **The rescue team implements casualty rescue operations.

a. **Provides life saving emergency medical care.

b. **Releases casualty from entrapment.

c. **Uses the appropriate packaging device.

d. **Rescuer accompanies casualty during lowering/hoisting operations.

e. **Supports the rescuer and casualty by separate lines.

f. **Uses a mechanical advantage system appropriate to the situation.

g. **Proper rope techniques and safety guidelines are used during the rescue operation.

7. Element updates the IC on current situation and rescue progress.

8. The element terminates the trench and excavation rescue effort when all casualties and personnel are accounted for.

a. Provides the IC with all reports and documentation required for TR operations.

b. Prepares all recoverable materials, equipment, and personnel for redeployment.

c. Conducts Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD).

TASK PERFORMANCE / EVALUATION SUMMARY BLOCK

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS “GO”

TRAINING STATUS “GO”/“NO-GO”

ITERATION: 1 2 3 4 5 (Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U (Circle)

CONDITIONS: The element receives an Operations Order (OPORD)/Fragmentation Order (FRAGO) to perform a confined space rescue within their Area of Operations (AO). The element will work in conjunction with first responders/Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) teams within the AO. The element has all organic/special equipment and personnel required to accomplish the mission. The element may be augmented by additional forces for security. This task may be performed under a full spectrum of threat capabilities in a field or urban environment during day, night, and in any environmental condition.

TASK STANDARDS: The element performs confined space rescue under the direction of the Incident Commander (IC), using organic/special equipment and personnel. The casualty will be disentangled, packaged, and retrieved safely without causing additional injury.

1. The element receives the order to perform a confined space rescue.

a. Analyzes the order.

b. Performs Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs).

* 2. The element reports to the IC.

a. Receives and understands mission directives from the IC.

b. Provides IC with information concerning on hand personnel, certifications, equipment and materials.

3. The element sizes up the scene.

a. Determines the need for security at the scene.

b. Implements site control and scene management.

(1) Access to the incident scene is controlled.

(2) Places barricades or scene control tape to limit access.

c. **Identifies general and site specific hazards.

d. **Identifies the need and materials for shoring.

e. **Identifies the need for additional resources.

f. **Identifies and evaluates confined space configurations, access points, entry openings, isolation procedures and energy control locations.

g. Possible casualty locations are identified by interviewing bystanders, casualties and workers.

h. **Performs risk-benefit analysis and evaluates rescue vs. recovery.

i. Drafts or draws a sketch of the confined space.

4. The element prepares for entry into a confined space.

a. **Marks entrance to the confined space.

b. **Evaluates specific rescue systems for entry and retrieval of rescuers and casualties.

c. **Constructs a rope lowering/raising system.

d. **Selects and assures proper operations of the air-monitoring equipment.

e. **Selects and assures proper operation of the ventilation equipment.

f. **Identifies Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

g. Conducts pre-entry medical screening of rescue personnel.

h. Establishes emergency means of retrieval for rescue entrants.

i. **Gives pre-entry briefing.

j. **Identifies methods of ingress & egress for rescuers and casualties.

5. The rescue team enters the confined space. NOTE: After entering confined space, additional shoring may be needed throughout the rescue operation.

a. **Dons appropriate PPE.

b. Attaches retrieval line to harness and running end is secured outside.

c. **Locates casualty and establishes contact.

d. **Continues to monitor atmosphere in confined space and records findings on permit.

e. Utilizes a personnel accountability system.

6. The rescue team implements casualty recovery operations.

a. **Provides life saving emergency medical care.

b. **Disentangles casualty from entrapment.

c. **Uses the appropriate packaging device based on the casualty's condition.

(1) **Packages casualty with spinal injuries.

(2) **Packages casualty in a liter.

(3) **Packages casualty in a harness.

(4) **Packages casualty in a low profile device.

d. **Gives the casualty the smallest possible profile so further harm is minimized.

e. **Rescuer/attendant accompanies casualty during lowering/raising operations.

7. The element terminates the confined space rescue effort when all casualties and personnel are accounted for.

a. Provides the IC with all reports and documentation required for TR operations.

b. Prepares all recoverable materials, equipment, and personnel for redeployment.

TASK PERFORMANCE / EVALUATION SUMMARY BLOCK

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS “GO”

TRAINING STATUS “GO”/“NO-GO”

TASK: Perform a Structural Collapse Rescue Operation (05-3-8014)

(NFPA 1006 2008 ED) (NFPA 1670 2009 ED)

ITERATION: 1 2 3 4 5 (Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U (Circle)

CONDITIONS: The element receives an Operations Order (OPORD)/Fragmentation Order (FRAGO) to perform a structural collapse rescue within their Area of Operations (AO). The element will work in conjunction with first responders/Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) teams within the AO. The element has all organic/special equipment and personnel required to accomplish the mission. The element may be augmented by additional forces for security. This task may be performed under a full spectrum of threat capabilities in a field or urban environment during day, night, and in any environmental condition.

TASK STANDARDS: The element performs a structural collapse rescue under the direction of the Incident Commander (IC), using organic/special equipment and personnel. The casualty will be disentangled, packaged, and extricated safely without causing additional injury.

Danger: Death or injury could result if untrained technical rescue personnel are used.

* 1. The element receives the order to perform a structural collapse rescue operation.

a. Analyzes the order.

b. Conducts Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs).

* 2. Element reports to the IC.

a. Receives and understands mission directives from the IC.

b. Provides the IC with information concerning on hand personnel, certifications, equipment, and materials.

3. The element sizes up the scene.

a. Determines the need for security at the scene.

b. Implements site control and scene management.

(1) Access to the incident scene is controlled.

(2) Places barricades or scene control tape to limit access.

c. Identifies possible casualty locations by interviewing bystanders, casualties, and workers.

d. **Identifies hot, warm, and cold zones.

e. **Recognizes the need for a structural collapse rescue.

f. **Identifies the resources necessary to perform a safe and effective rescue operation.

g. **Evaluates systems already in place.

h. **Recognizes general hazards associated with a structural collapse rescue.

i. Determines and prioritizes tasks.

j. Assigns a safety officer.

k. Implements procedures necessary to mitigate hazards.

4. The element develops an Incident Search Plan (ISP).

a. Reviews witness intelligence.

b. Reviews available sketches, drawings, blueprints, and photographs.

c. **Determines type of collapse.

d. **Recognizes potential for a secondary collapse.

e. **Considers confined space operational procedures.

f. **Determines stabilization requirements.

g. **Determines Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirement.

5. The rescue team prepares for the casualty search operation.

a. **Conducts pre-entry briefing.

b. **Identifies the duties of.

(1) **Panel teams.

(2) **Entry teams.

(3) **Shoring teams.

c. **Dons PPE.

d. **Performs a leader recon of the work site.

e. Establishes a rally point.

f. Establishes a personnel accountability system.

g. **Emplaces air monitoring equipment.

6. Rescue team performs casualty search activities.

a. **Marks building with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) building search marking system.

b. **Uses shoring/cribbing to stabilize structural components.

c. **Checks status of marking system shift indicators to measure structural shift after shoring.

d. **Performs all searches systematically and thoroughly.

e. **Utilizes all available means to locate casualties.

(1) **Employs search camera.

(2) **Employs thermal imager.

(3) **Employs listening device.

f. **Establishes contact with the casualty.

g. Reports casualty location and condition to the IC.

7. The rescue team extricates the casualty.

a. **Identifies the type of material to be breached.

b. **Determines if the breach would cause a shift in structural components.

c. Considers other means of access.

d. Provides head and eye protection for the casualty.

e. **Uses an approved method of breaching to gain access to voids and casualties.

(1) **Breaking.

(2) **Cutting.

(3) **Burning.

(4) **Lifting.

f. **Provides life saving emergency medical care.

g. Requests special medical equipment, if needed.

h. **Packages/immobilizes casualty to prevent further injury.

i. Moves casualty to the medical staging area for further triage.

* 8. The element terminates the structural collapse rescue effort when all casualties and personnel are accounted for.

a. Provides the IC with all reports and documentation required for TR operations.

b. Prepares all recoverable materials, equipment, and personnel for redeployment.

c. Conducts Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD).

TASK PERFORMANCE / EVALUATION SUMMARY BLOCK

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS “GO”

TRAINING STATUS “GO”/“NO-GO”

TASK: Conduct Medical Operations (INTERIM)

ITERATION: 1 2 3 4 5 (Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U (Circle)

CONDITIONS: Terrorist Incidents involving CBRNE have occurred. The medical personnel (augmentation) have arrived at the incident site and have integrated into the Search and Rescue Platoon by providing medical support.

TASK STANDARDS: The medical personnel provide the required medical services and medical advice to sustain reconnaissance operations.

1. Medical personnel update the medical support plan with the operations center to meet the commander's intent.

a. Received the situation briefing from the operations center.

b. Identified medical support requirements based on the initial intelligence.

c. Established liaison with emergency medical resources to identify the elements of their coordinated response (such as casualty extraction, evacuation, and on-scene trauma capabilities).

d. Informed the commander, the operations center, and the team members of the symptoms, health risks, and treatment protocol of the initially suspected threat or agent(s).

2. Medical personnel establish medical operations areas.

a. Established communications with the operations center.

b. Established liaison with the Incident Command System (ICS) and other medical response organizations (as directed).

c. Maintained medical-operations documentation.

NOTE: Medical section personnel establish liaison and maintain contact with other health care entities to ensure adequate medical care for members and to assess the medical impacts of the incidents.

3. Medical personnel (augmentees) conduct medical surveillance.

a. Monitored the medical surveillance

NOTE: Refer to the Reserve Component Commander's Handbook (RCCH) and FORSCOM Reg. 500-3-3 for exclusion criteria.

b. Performed an on-scene medical evaluation

(1) Executed pre-entry physical examinations of personnel (those performing initial zoning or entering vapor control area), which included--

( a) Blood pressure

( b) Pulse

( c) Respiratory rate

( d) Temperature

( e) Appropriate skin evaluation

( f) Mental status

( g) Recent medical history

( h) Weight

( i) Hydration history

( j) Electrocardiogram (ECG) / electrocardiogram / electrocardiograph (EKG) (if equipment is available)

( k) Extremities

( l) Appropriate neurological evaluation

( m) Appropriate head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat (HEENT) evaluation

(2) Informed commander of the team members' inability to conduct the survey mission based on the medical screening.

4. Medical section personnel use a medical reach-back system (as required).

a. Conducted communications with the designated reach-back subject-matter expert (SME).

b. Provided the reach-back SME with information regarding on-site and follow-on medical elements.

5. Medical section personnel conduct medical monitoring during survey operations.

a. Monitored via communications and line of sight (as applicable).

b. Observed and monitored for other hazards.

c. Maintained situational awareness.

6. Medical section personnel provide emergency medical care to personnel.

a. Managed the medical emergency.

b. Triaged and provided initial emergency treatment of team members.

c. Prepared the patients for evacuation (as required).

d. Executed the evacuation plan.

e. Contacted the receiving medical-treatment facility, provided the appropriate information, and sent the appropriate medical documentation with the patient.

7. The medical section conducts post-entry medical screening of personnel (those performing initial zoning or entering vapor control area). Monitors symptoms indicated in item task step 3.b(1).

a. Communicated information regarding latent reactions or symptoms to the operation center.

b. Provided post-entry supportive medical care, identified personnel requiring additional monitoring or care, and provided appropriate medical protocol, to include coordination of immediate evacuation to a medical facility.

c. Provided final medical screening results to the operations center.

8. Medical section personnel provide the operations center with medical input for the incident assessment.

a. Provided information on health effects.

b. Provided information on medical mitigation actions.

c. Provided input to the evacuation plan for the WMD incident (as required).

TASK PERFORMANCE / EVALUATION SUMMARY BLOCK

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS “GO”

TRAINING STATUS “GO”/“NO-GO”