1. NC Search & Rescue
An Introduction

2. Introduction to SAR Resources
Day to Day vs. Disaster Operations
Local Missions
Disaster Missions
Overview of Resources

3. Local Resource Requests
Daily Ops
Contact SEOC / Area Coordinator
EM-43 submission
NCEOC/SAR Coordinator can provide contact info or make contact on behalf of AHJ
Advise / Request early
Note response/demobilization in EM43

4. Disaster Operations
D-5d notification from NCEM that pre-deployment is being considered
D-72h request for availability status
D-48h deployment notification
D-24h report, d-12h on station 4

5. Ordering via WebEOC
SAR resources need to be pre-deployed whenever possible.
Regional Coordination Centers (RCC’s) will coordinate ordering and pre-deployment with Counties/NCEOC.
Once assigned RCC’s can move resources as needed. Request still needs to be logged.

6. Requesting State Resources – The Five W’s
WHAT is needed (mission)
WHO is the resource for
WHEN is it needed
WHERE to deliver
WHY is it needed (justification/mission)
Requests that answer the 5 W’s can be filled without delay

7. Use Mission Oriented Request
Example: Request aircraft for aerial damage assessment of county
Instead of: “Request a Blackhawk for …..”
Example: Request 2 each Type II Swift Water Rescue Teams to rescue motorist trapped by flood waters in Rocky Mount along the Neuse River and tributaries.
Example: Request Sheltee Unit with cots, blankets, & shelter management personnel to provide for 100 additional personnel in Smith Elementary School Shelter.

8. Resource Deployment Advisory Alert Activation
Initial notification of a potential event
Alert
Warning Order - Potential activation within the next 24 hours – can also authorize some expenses to begin preparations
Activation
Deployment Order

9. Resource Notification-Disaster
State SAR resources on station 24 hours prior to Tropical Storm conditions.
Resources will provide manifest upon arrival.
Resource works for you
Can provide Incident Support Team (IST) to help integrate resource into command system

10. Hosting SAR Resources
Swiftwater/Flood Rescue (SFR) Teams and Land SAR Teams require lodging, meal support if not attached to a USAR Task Force.
Decon support
Co-location with NCNG
USAR Teams can be self-sufficient
Must notify expectation in resource request
NCEM can provide logistical support if needed
Notify RCC as soon as possible if resource not needed
Resources will have VIPER, UHF, VHF comms

11. State Coordination Role
Liaison with Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC)
Track resource availability
Assist with resource ordering
Technical Assistance

12. Resource Overview Entirely Local Resources - typed to NIMS standards
11 Urban Search & Rescue Taskforces
37+ Swiftwater Teams
25+ Land SAR
Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team
Up to 6 UH-60, 1 Bell 407, & 2 UH-72
Alpine Strike Teams (in progress WBO)
Search & Rescue and Law Enforcement

13. USAR Team Locations 1 2 TYPE III USAR TEAM 3 TYPE I USAR TEAM
NC-USAR-TF1- Swain County EM
(Macon, Graham, Cherokee Clay, Haywood, Jackson, and Transylvania Counties)
NC-USAR-TF2- Buncombe County EM
NC-USAR-TF3- Charlotte Fire Department
NC-USAR-TF4- NC Task Force One
NC-USAR-TF5- Thomasville Rescue Squad
NC-USAR-TF6- Greensboro Fire Department
NC-USAR-TF7- Ash-Rand Rescue
NC-USAR-TF8- Raleigh Fire Department
(Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary Fire Departments)
NC-USAR-TF9- Lumberton Emergency Rescue Unit
(Fayetteville Fire Department)
NC-USAR-TF10- Greenville Fire Rescue Department
(New Bern Fire Department, Roanoke Valley Rescue)
NC-USAR-TF11- New Hanover EM
(Wilmington Fire Department, New Hanover Fire)
USAR Team Locations
TYPE I USAR TEAM
TYPE II USAR TEAM
TYPE III USAR TEAM 1 2 3 D a r e H y d P i t C W k n B l u p O s o w M f v U x R b N h S m c I T J A G L F g Y V E q 1 2 3 7 4 5 8 9 6 10
*Participating/partner agencies
*Colored Areas on Map reflect Primary Response District 11

14. Typing-USAR/Structural Collapse
Type III
Teams have technical search and rescue capability for light frame structure, swiftwater rescue and land search capability. Fully self-supporting for a minimum of 3 days. Team is capable of 12 hour operations and will respond with 28 persons.

15. Typing-USAR/Structural Collapse
* Taskforce deployment may include an additional 5 personnel in supporting functions for deployment
** Mission specific conditions may dictate adjustments in taskforce personnel to fit mission requirements
*** Optional Positions not included in task force numbers

16. Typing-USAR/Structural Collapse
Type II
Teams have technical search and rescue capability for any type of structure, light to heavy, swiftwater rescue and land search capability. Fully self-supporting for a minimum of 3 days. Team is capable of 12 hour operations and will respond with 33 personnel. Two Type II teams can be combined for a Type I response.

17. Typing-USAR/Structural Collapse
* Taskforce deployment may include an additional 5 personnel in supporting functions for deployment
** Mission specific conditions may dictate adjustments in taskforce personnel to fit mission requirements
*** Optional Positions not included in task force numbers

18. Typing-USAR/Structural Collapse
Type I
Teams are equivalent to a FEMA Type I USAR Task Force. Teams have technical search and rescue capability for any type of structure, swiftwater rescue and land search capability. Fully self-supporting for a minimum of 3 days. Team is capable of 24 hour operations and will respond with at least 66 personnel.

19. Typing-USAR/Structural Collapse

20. USAR/SCT Resource Utilization
Concrete or very large areas = Type I/II
Stick built/light frame construction = ANY
K9(s) – in development – 2 Active K9s
Multipurpose SAR resource

21. NC-HART

22. Capabilities Rescue Hoist Short-Haul Rescue Swiftwater Rescue
Mountain Rescue
Bambi Bucket (Forest Fire Fighting)
Slingload

23. Heli-Basket Three are assembled and ready for deployment
Can hold fourteen persons during extreme emergencies
Can hold 4500 lbs. of equipment, including Mule or Gator vehicles
US&R Team members have been trained to work with them

24. NC-HART Request
The following requirements must be met for deployment of a HART Mission
Resources are not available locally
Mission is for rescue and not recovery
Longer than 4 hours for other type of access and recovery
Patient has life-threatening injuries
There are excessive risks to rescue personnel

25. NC-HART Request Procedure
If the criterion is met…
Request made to Local Emergency Management Coordinator (LEMC)
LEMC requests HART Mission through State EOC
Mission vetted and assigned by:
NCEM Area Coordinator(s)
State SAR Coordinator
Air Boss & Flight Crews
Division Duty Officer

26. NC-HART Request Procedure
Required Mission Information
Radio frequency for scene
Number of survivors
Survivors condition
Terrain / rescue site hazards

27. Flood/Swiftwater Rescue Team LocationsH y d P i t C W k n B l u p O s o w M f v U x R b N h S m c I T J A G L F g Y V E q       
Western Branch
Haywood County Rescue Squad*
Burke County Emergency Services*
Cleveland County EMS
NC USAR TF1
Buncombe County USAR (NCTF2)
Cherokee County Rescue Squad
Asheville Fire Department
Skyland Fire Department
Gaston USAR Team*
Alexander Rescue Squad
Monroe Fire Department
Charlotte Fire Department*
Rowan Rescue Squad
Lenoir Rescue
Midland Fire Department
Oak Hill Fire Department
Henderson Rescue Squad
Troutman Fire Department (NCTF4)
Lincoln County Rescue Squad
Central Branch
Ash-Rand Rescue Squad
Thomasville Rescue Squad
Greensboro Department
South Orange Rescue Squad
North Chatham Rescue Squad
Rocky Mount Fire Department*
REDS Team (Wake Co.)
Johnston County Sheriff’s Team
Cary Fire Department
Chapel Hill Fire Department
Durham Fire Department
Raleigh Fire Department
Eastern Branch
Lumberton Rescue Squad
Hope Mills Fire Department
New Bern Fire Department
Pitt County Sheriff’s Swiftwater Rescue Team
Greenville Fire/Rescue Department
ARR-MAC Water Response Team 
Helicopter Rescue Technicians*

28. Typing-Swiftwater Type IV-Evacuation Teams (6 pax)
Swiftwater awareness, stillwater operations
Will encompass PWC’s, jon boats, air boats
Type III-Offensive Rescue Operations (6 pax)
1 boat crew, 6 persons, 1-EMTB
Type II-Offensive Rescue Operations (14 pax)
2 boat crews, team lead, 1medical (EMTP)
Type I-Offensive Rescue Operations
2 boat crews, team lead, 2 medical (EMTP)
4 helicopter rescue technicians

29. Swiftwater Training Equivalencies
Teams meet NFPA 1006 for personnel
NFPA 1670 for team
Equivalencies
OSFM
Rescue 3 International

30. Water Rescue Resource Utilization
Typically co-located with NCNG High Clearance Vehicles
Will perform just-in-time training for NCNG
Most teams will require logistical support
If logistical support will not be available can deploy with a USAR Task Force

31. Typing-Ground SAR
All Ground SAR teams are typed according to the NIMS guidelines.
There are 4 Types of Teams

32. Typing-Ground SAR Type IV – Nontechnical 1 Team Leader, 3 team members
(supported by local EMS)
Hasty Teams
Basic SAR Skills – Awareness
24 hr pack
VHF radios for team communication

33. Typing-Ground SAR Type III – Nontechnical
2 Team Leader, 6 team members
(supported by local EMS)
Grid Search
Basic SAR Skills – Awareness
24 hr pack
VHF radios for team communication and comms with other teams

34. Typing-Ground SAR Type II – Technical 4 Team Leader, 28 team members
(4 Field Units/4 EMTB)
Hasty and Grid Search
Search Management
VHF radios for team communication and comms with other teams and aircraft

35. Typing-Ground SAR Type I – Technical 6 Team Leader, 48 team members
(6Field Units/6 EMTP)
Hasty and Grid Search
Search Management
VHF radios for team communication and comms with other teams and aircraft

36. Ground SAR Training Equivalencies
NASAR – SARTECH program
OSFM – TR –Wilderness
NFPA 1006
ASTM F2209
Advantages/Disadvantages
Inhouse and recurrence
Exercise

37. Typing-Air Scent K9
Type IV 12 hrs, 40 – 60 acres Type III 24 hrs, discriminating acres, non-discriminating acres Type II 48 hrs, discriminating 60+ acres, non-discriminating 120+ acres Type I 72 hrs, discriminating 60+ acres,

38. Typing-Tracking/Trailing K9
Type IV age up to 1.5 hrs, .25 – .5 mile Type III age up to hrs, mile Type II age up to hrs, 1mile + Type I age up to 24+ hrs , 1mile +

39. Typing-Land Cadaver Air Scent K9
Type IV Locate 15 grams of remains hanging, buried or at ground level, nondisaster. Type III Same as Type IV plus vehicles, nondisaster. Type II Locate deceased persons (>15g) in disaster ops, self sustain 24 hr. Type I Locate deceased persons (<15g) in disaster ops, self sustain 24 hr

40. K9 Training Equivalencies
NASAR – SARTECH program
OSFM – TR –Wilderness
NFPA 1006
ASTM F2209
IPWDA - International Police Working Dog Assoc.
KNOW THE RESOURCE!!!
Disaster –vs- Structural Collapse
Inhouse and recurrence
Exercise

41. Ground SAR Resource Utilization
Confinement-minimal training needed
Hasty Teams– Early Deployment/High POD
Sign cutting, Determine DOT, clue conscious
Grid Search– Efficiency Focused, increase POD
Air Scent K9- clear areas, increase POD
Tracking/Trailing K9
Must have scent article
Determine/maintain DOT

42. Wilderness - Alpine (In Progress)
Three 8-10 person strike teams being developed in Western Branch
Will have snow / ice capability
Working to develop LEO component

43. Information www.NCDPS.gov Divisions > Emergency Management>
Search & Rescue
Brian Barnes
State SAR Coordinator
Office:
Mobile:

44. Questions?
Swiftwater
Urban
Alpine
Wilderness
Helicopter