Search

search manager

The Search Manager is responsible for managing and supervising the search function during deployment. The Search Manager reports directly to the Task Force Leader.

The Search Manager is responsible for:

  • Developing and implementing the search component of the Task Force Action Plan.
  • Coordinating, managing and supervising all search and reconnaissance activities.
  • Supervising the Canine Search Specialists and Technical Search Specialists.
  • Adhering to all safety procedures.
  • Determining search organizational and logistical needs.
  • Receiving briefings and situation reports and ensuring that all search personnel are kept informed of mission objectives and status changes.
  • Providing situation updates and maintaining records and reports.
  • Accountability, maintenance and minor repairs for all issued equipment.
  • Performing additional tasks or duties as assigned during a mission.

technical search specialist

The Technical Search Specialist is responsible for performing the search function during deployment. The Technical Search Specialist reports directly to the Search Manager.

The Technical Search Specialist is responsible for:

  • Searching structures in Urban Search & Rescue environments or other locations indicated in the mission assignment using appropriate technical search equipment and techniques.
  • Documenting locations of alerts and, if possible, triaging the status of victims for rescue.
  • Adhering to all safety procedures.
  • Cooperating with and assisting other search and rescue resources.
  • Accountability, maintenance and minor repairs for all issued equipment.
  • Performing additional tasks or duties as assigned during a mission.

canine search specialist

The Canine Search Specialist is responsible for performing the search function during deployment. The Canine Search Specialist reports directly to the Search Manager.

The Search Manager is responsible for:

  • Searching structures in US&R environments or other locations indicated in the mission assignment using appropriate canine search equipment and techniques.
  • Documenting locations of alerts and, if possible, triaging the status of victims for rescue.
  • Adhering to all safety procedures.
  • Cooperating with and assisting other search and rescue resources.
  • Accountability, maintenance and minor repairs for all issued equipment.
  • Performing additional tasks or duties as assigned during a mission.
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