National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior. Search and Rescue. NASAR State SAR Coordinators Meeting Reno, NV

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1 National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Search and Rescue NASAR State SAR Coordinators Meeting Reno, NV

2 Department of Interior and NPS 2010 NPS Search and Rescue Statistics 3849SARsonNPSlands 489SARsonState/Locallands-MutualAid Cost $5.6 million(does not include salaries) 2011 Program Updates New NPS On-line Search and Rescue Technician 3 (SRT3) Course DOI/NPS Position and Qualifications Guide DOI SRT3 Position Task Book DOI 2011 AD Pay Plan includes 27 SAR positions

3 On-Line Search and Rescue Course Basic Search and Rescue Course Objectives 1. Identify how the incident command system (ICS) is applied on a search incident. 2. Describe best practices for searcher safety. 3. List common human errors that affect the safety of incident personnel. 4. Identify effective incident communication strategies. 5. List contents and build a personal pack for search operations. 6. Describe and demonstrate effective litter carryout procedures. 7. Describe common search team techniques. 8. Identify common coordinate systems used in search incidents. 9. Operate map and compass to plot a field location. 10. Describe the progression of a multi-day search incident.

4 On-Line Search and Rescue Course NPS Basic Search and Rescue Course Six (6) hour on-line course Internal and external access 14 on-line modules 60 question test Completion requires 8 hour classroom session Includes practical exercise Fulfills approximately 60% of SRT3 Task Book requirements 418 Persons have taken this course since May 16 th, 2011 (143 NPS, 275 Non-NPS)

5 DOI Position and Qualifications Guide All-Hazards Position and Qualifications Guide The Department of the Interior All-Hazards Incident Positions and Qualifications Guide establishesminimum standards for DOI incident personnel using national all-hazard standards. (released April 2011) Performance-based qualification system based on completion of required training and demonstrated successful position performance through the completion of the applicable position task book. There are 14 SAR positions listed in the current catalog. Naming of these 14 SAR positions has been approved by the NWCG and USFA position naming board. All of the DOI All-Hazards Incident Positions and Qualifications Guide positions will be in the Incident Qualifications and Certifications System (IQCS) and the Resource Ordering and Status System (ROSS).

6 Search and Rescue Technician 3 Search and Rescue Technician 3 SRT3 REQUIRED NPS Basic Search and Rescue Course or equivalent IS-700a: National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), An Introduction ICS-100: Introduction to ICS Moderate Fitness Level Current CPR Provider Level & First Aid RECOMMENDED IS-809 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #9 Search and Rescue First Responder or higher Aviation Safety B-3 Trained (optional based upon local unit aviation activity)

7 Search and Rescue Technician 3 SRT3 Position Task Book (PTB) Part of the competency based qualification system identified within the DOI/NPS All-Hazard Position and Qualifications Guide. The SAR3 PTB lists the competencies, behaviors and tasks required for successful performance in this position. Trainees must be observed completing all tasks and show knowledge and competency in their performance during the completion of the PTB. Trainees are evaluated during this process by qualified evaluators, and the trainee s performance is documented in the PTB for each task by the evaluator s initials and date of completion. POSITION PERFORMANCE REQUIRED ON A SEARCH AND RESCUE ASSIGNMENT FOR COMPLETION

8 DOI AD Pay Plan DOI Administratively Determined Pay Plan Provides legal authority to hire and pay All-Hazards personnel, such as SAR responders during emergencies and disasters. (released May 2011) 27 SAR and Structural Firefighter positions have been added as part of the new 2011 pay plan. By hiring personnel under this authority, DOI can help protect individuals from legal action and cover them for injuries. Example: SRT3 is paid $15.64/hour as an AD pay rate B. Pay is based on straight-time only, no overtime rate. Personnel deployed under this plan may be eligible for travel and per diem costs as defined by the Federal Travel Regulations.

9 Resources and Reference Materials NPS Basic SAR Course On-line Includes links to: NPS Basic SAR Course and Student Materials Position and Qualifications Reference 2011 AD Pay Rates SRT3 Position Task Book DOI Administratively Determined Pay Plan

10 LandSAR Incident Management Team NPS Type I LandSAR IMT Overhead 17 Persons Wide-Area SAR Crews (x3) 60 Persons Boat Crews (x3) 24 Persons/15 Boats Aviation Crew 6 Persons/1 Type II Helicopter EMS Team 6 Persons Total 113 Members NPS Type II LandSAR IMT Overhead 10 Persons Wide-Area SAR Crews (x1) 20 Persons Boat Crews (x1) 8 Persons/5 Boats Total 38 Members

11 Contact Information Division of Law Enforcement, Security, and Emergency Services Dean A. Ross Deputy Chief COM National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior