INSARAG

International Search and Rescue Response Guidelines

SAR Team Engagement/Disengagement Guidelines

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Preparedness Phase
Activation Phase
In-Transit Phase
Operations Phase
Return to Homebase Phase
Team Profile - Sample Documents

To ensure an effective international mission, SAR Teams must follow prescribed procedures that clearly identify critical steps that enhance the successful integration into the affected country's disaster response operations. Preparedness Phase

Responsible authority for the SAR Team must: Submit a Team profile that accurately reflects Team capabilities to UN OCHA for inclusion in the INSARAG directory. Develop specific ad hoc Team Capability documents (see examples). Educate the Team on inter-operability and cultural awareness. Prepare the Team Management for liaison tasks. Establish bi-lateral contacts with governments of disaster-prone countries. Identify foreign language skills of Team members.: Submit a Team profile that accurately reflects Team capabilities to UN OCHA for inclusion in the INSARAG directory.
Develop specific ad hoc Team Capability documents (see examples).
Educate the Team on inter-operability and cultural awareness.
Prepare the Team Management for liaison tasks.
Establish bi-lateral contacts with governments of disaster-prone countries.
Identify foreign language skills of Team members.; Develop specific ad hoc Team Capability documents (see examples).
Educate the Team on inter-operability and cultural awareness.
Prepare the Team Management for liaison tasks.
Establish bi-lateral contacts with governments of disaster-prone countries.
Identify foreign language skills of Team members.; Educate the Team on inter-operability and cultural awareness.
Prepare the Team Management for liaison tasks.
Establish bi-lateral contacts with governments of disaster-prone countries.
Identify foreign language skills of Team members.; Prepare the Team Management for liaison tasks.
Establish bi-lateral contacts with governments of disaster-prone countries.
Identify foreign language skills of Team members.; Establish bi-lateral contacts with governments of disaster-prone countries.
Identify foreign language skills of Team members.; Identify foreign language skills of Team members.

Activation Phase

Brief the Team on the affected country's cultural and political sensitivities. Reinforce the INSARAG Code of Conduct requirements Activate bilateral contact with the government of affected country. Activate networking within INSARAG family. Ensure interpreters are integrated into the Team. Ensure all Team members have proper documentation with them (i.e., personnel and canine records, etc.). Ensure that the custom/immigration officials of the affected country have been contacted to expedite the entry process. (Refer to the Oslo Guidelines.) This would include: Visa requirements. Gender restrictions. Canine quarantine/waivers.
Reinforce the INSARAG Code of Conduct requirements Activate bilateral contact with the government of affected country. Activate networking within INSARAG family. Ensure interpreters are integrated into the Team. Ensure all Team members have proper documentation with them (i.e., personnel and canine records, etc.). Ensure that the custom/immigration officials of the affected country have been contacted to expedite the entry process. (Refer to the Oslo Guidelines.) This would include: Visa requirements. Gender restrictions. Canine quarantine/waivers.
Activate bilateral contact with the government of affected country. Activate networking within INSARAG family. Ensure interpreters are integrated into the Team. Ensure all Team members have proper documentation with them (i.e., personnel and canine records, etc.). Ensure that the custom/immigration officials of the affected country have been contacted to expedite the entry process. (Refer to the Oslo Guidelines.) This would include: Visa requirements. Gender restrictions. Canine quarantine/waivers.
Activate networking within INSARAG family. Ensure interpreters are integrated into the Team. Ensure all Team members have proper documentation with them (i.e., personnel and canine records, etc.). Ensure that the custom/immigration officials of the affected country have been contacted to expedite the entry process. (Refer to the Oslo Guidelines.) This would include: Visa requirements. Gender restrictions. Canine quarantine/waivers.
Ensure interpreters are integrated into the Team. Ensure all Team members have proper documentation with them (i.e., personnel and canine records, etc.). Ensure that the custom/immigration officials of the affected country have been contacted to expedite the entry process. (Refer to the Oslo Guidelines.) This would include: Visa requirements. Gender restrictions. Canine quarantine/waivers.
Ensure all Team members have proper documentation with them (i.e., personnel and canine records, etc.). Ensure that the custom/immigration officials of the affected country have been contacted to expedite the entry process. (Refer to the Oslo Guidelines.) This would include: Visa requirements. Gender restrictions. Canine quarantine/waivers.
Ensure that the custom/immigration officials of the affected country have been contacted to expedite the entry process. (Refer to the Oslo Guidelines.) This would include: Visa requirements. Gender restrictions. Canine quarantine/waivers.: Visa requirements.
Gender restrictions.
Canine quarantine/waivers.; Gender restrictions.
Canine quarantine/waivers.; Canine quarantine/waivers.

In-Transit Phase

While in transit to the disaster, the Teams must: Identify and prioritize the necessary points of contact. Ensure security of the Team personnel and the equipment stock. Receive direction from the UN OSOCC and/or the LEMA. Coordinate with other teams. Identify chain of command and reporting requirements. Establish mission priorities. Plan for media relations. Determine and brief the Team on the current situation. Determine the LEMA objectives and priorities. Clearly identify any political, cultural or sensitive issues. Establish a communications plan identifying how contacts are made.
Identify and prioritize the necessary points of contact. Ensure security of the Team personnel and the equipment stock. Receive direction from the UN OSOCC and/or the LEMA. Coordinate with other teams. Identify chain of command and reporting requirements. Establish mission priorities. Plan for media relations. Determine and brief the Team on the current situation. Determine the LEMA objectives and priorities. Clearly identify any political, cultural or sensitive issues. Establish a communications plan identifying how contacts are made.
Ensure security of the Team personnel and the equipment stock. Receive direction from the UN OSOCC and/or the LEMA. Coordinate with other teams. Identify chain of command and reporting requirements. Establish mission priorities. Plan for media relations. Determine and brief the Team on the current situation. Determine the LEMA objectives and priorities. Clearly identify any political, cultural or sensitive issues. Establish a communications plan identifying how contacts are made.
Receive direction from the UN OSOCC and/or the LEMA. Coordinate with other teams. Identify chain of command and reporting requirements. Establish mission priorities. Plan for media relations. Determine and brief the Team on the current situation. Determine the LEMA objectives and priorities. Clearly identify any political, cultural or sensitive issues. Establish a communications plan identifying how contacts are made.
Coordinate with other teams. Identify chain of command and reporting requirements. Establish mission priorities. Plan for media relations. Determine and brief the Team on the current situation. Determine the LEMA objectives and priorities. Clearly identify any political, cultural or sensitive issues. Establish a communications plan identifying how contacts are made.
Identify chain of command and reporting requirements. Establish mission priorities. Plan for media relations. Determine and brief the Team on the current situation. Determine the LEMA objectives and priorities. Clearly identify any political, cultural or sensitive issues. Establish a communications plan identifying how contacts are made.
Establish mission priorities. Plan for media relations. Determine and brief the Team on the current situation. Determine the LEMA objectives and priorities. Clearly identify any political, cultural or sensitive issues. Establish a communications plan identifying how contacts are made.
Plan for media relations. Determine and brief the Team on the current situation. Determine the LEMA objectives and priorities. Clearly identify any political, cultural or sensitive issues. Establish a communications plan identifying how contacts are made.
Determine and brief the Team on the current situation. Determine the LEMA objectives and priorities. Clearly identify any political, cultural or sensitive issues. Establish a communications plan identifying how contacts are made.
Determine the LEMA objectives and priorities. Clearly identify any political, cultural or sensitive issues. Establish a communications plan identifying how contacts are made.
Clearly identify any political, cultural or sensitive issues. Establish a communications plan identifying how contacts are made.
Establish a communications plan identifying how contacts are made.

Operations Phase

Need to identify the local official in charge: Brief the local official in charge on the Team capabilities (refer to the Team Capability documents). Develop strategies for communicating with the local affected population. Identify local media procedures. Identify local resources. Formalize local objectives. Develop an initial plan of action that meets the needs of the event objectives. Integrate the Team into local operations, including: Site security. Victim management and transport procedures. Processing deceased victims. Victim information to be passed on (i.e., identification, additional information of victim location, etc.). Coordinate with other international teams. The process for disengagement is equally as important as the process for engagement. There are various ways the assignment can be terminated: All assigned tasks have been completed. The assisting country recalls team. Team management decides. The LEMA releases the Team.: Brief the local official in charge on the Team capabilities (refer to the Team Capability documents).
Develop strategies for communicating with the local affected population.
Identify local media procedures.
Identify local resources.
Formalize local objectives.

Develop an initial plan of action that meets the needs of the event objectives.

Integrate the Team into local operations, including:
Site security.
Victim management and transport procedures.
Processing deceased victims.
Victim information to be passed on (i.e., identification, additional information of victim location, etc.).

Coordinate with other international teams.
The process for disengagement is equally as important as the process for engagement. There are various ways the assignment can be terminated:
All assigned tasks have been completed.
The assisting country recalls team.
Team management decides.
The LEMA releases the Team.; Develop strategies for communicating with the local affected population.
Identify local media procedures.
Identify local resources.
Formalize local objectives.

Develop an initial plan of action that meets the needs of the event objectives.

Integrate the Team into local operations, including:
Site security.
Victim management and transport procedures.
Processing deceased victims.
Victim information to be passed on (i.e., identification, additional information of victim location, etc.).

Coordinate with other international teams.
The process for disengagement is equally as important as the process for engagement. There are various ways the assignment can be terminated:
All assigned tasks have been completed.
The assisting country recalls team.
Team management decides.
The LEMA releases the Team.; Identify local media procedures.
Identify local resources.
Formalize local objectives.

Develop an initial plan of action that meets the needs of the event objectives.

Integrate the Team into local operations, including:
Site security.
Victim management and transport procedures.
Processing deceased victims.
Victim information to be passed on (i.e., identification, additional information of victim location, etc.).

Coordinate with other international teams.
The process for disengagement is equally as important as the process for engagement. There are various ways the assignment can be terminated:
All assigned tasks have been completed.
The assisting country recalls team.
Team management decides.
The LEMA releases the Team.; Identify local resources.
Formalize local objectives.

Develop an initial plan of action that meets the needs of the event objectives.

Integrate the Team into local operations, including:
Site security.
Victim management and transport procedures.
Processing deceased victims.
Victim information to be passed on (i.e., identification, additional information of victim location, etc.).

Coordinate with other international teams.
The process for disengagement is equally as important as the process for engagement. There are various ways the assignment can be terminated:
All assigned tasks have been completed.
The assisting country recalls team.
Team management decides.
The LEMA releases the Team.; Formalize local objectives.

Develop an initial plan of action that meets the needs of the event objectives.

Integrate the Team into local operations, including:
Site security.
Victim management and transport procedures.
Processing deceased victims.
Victim information to be passed on (i.e., identification, additional information of victim location, etc.).

Coordinate with other international teams.
The process for disengagement is equally as important as the process for engagement. There are various ways the assignment can be terminated:
All assigned tasks have been completed.
The assisting country recalls team.
Team management decides.
The LEMA releases the Team.
Develop an initial plan of action that meets the needs of the event objectives. Integrate the Team into local operations, including: Site security. Victim management and transport procedures. Processing deceased victims. Victim information to be passed on (i.e., identification, additional information of victim location, etc.). Coordinate with other international teams. The process for disengagement is equally as important as the process for engagement. There are various ways the assignment can be terminated: All assigned tasks have been completed. The assisting country recalls team. Team management decides. The LEMA releases the Team.
Integrate the Team into local operations, including: Site security. Victim management and transport procedures. Processing deceased victims. Victim information to be passed on (i.e., identification, additional information of victim location, etc.). Coordinate with other international teams. The process for disengagement is equally as important as the process for engagement. There are various ways the assignment can be terminated: All assigned tasks have been completed. The assisting country recalls team. Team management decides. The LEMA releases the Team.: Site security.
Victim management and transport procedures.
Processing deceased victims.
Victim information to be passed on (i.e., identification, additional information of victim location, etc.).

Coordinate with other international teams.
The process for disengagement is equally as important as the process for engagement. There are various ways the assignment can be terminated:
All assigned tasks have been completed.
The assisting country recalls team.
Team management decides.
The LEMA releases the Team.; Victim management and transport procedures.
Processing deceased victims.
Victim information to be passed on (i.e., identification, additional information of victim location, etc.).

Coordinate with other international teams.
The process for disengagement is equally as important as the process for engagement. There are various ways the assignment can be terminated:
All assigned tasks have been completed.
The assisting country recalls team.
Team management decides.
The LEMA releases the Team.; Processing deceased victims.
Victim information to be passed on (i.e., identification, additional information of victim location, etc.).

Coordinate with other international teams.
The process for disengagement is equally as important as the process for engagement. There are various ways the assignment can be terminated:
All assigned tasks have been completed.
The assisting country recalls team.
Team management decides.
The LEMA releases the Team.; Victim information to be passed on (i.e., identification, additional information of victim location, etc.).

Coordinate with other international teams.
The process for disengagement is equally as important as the process for engagement. There are various ways the assignment can be terminated:
All assigned tasks have been completed.
The assisting country recalls team.
Team management decides.
The LEMA releases the Team.
Coordinate with other international teams. The process for disengagement is equally as important as the process for engagement. There are various ways the assignment can be terminated: All assigned tasks have been completed. The assisting country recalls team. Team management decides. The LEMA releases the Team.
The process for disengagement is equally as important as the process for engagement. There are various ways the assignment can be terminated: All assigned tasks have been completed. The assisting country recalls team. Team management decides. The LEMA releases the Team.: All assigned tasks have been completed.
The assisting country recalls team.
Team management decides.
The LEMA releases the Team.; The assisting country recalls team.
Team management decides.
The LEMA releases the Team.; Team management decides.
The LEMA releases the Team.; The LEMA releases the Team.

Return to Homebase Phase

The Team Leader should report its assignment completion and discuss operation effectiveness with the local official in charge. The Team Leader should also report its assignment completion to the UN OSOCC. Other items for disengagement include: In coordination with UN OSOCC and LEMA, ensure that any press/media who are present on the site understand why the team is leaving. Ensure that donated equipment is properly handed over and documented.: The Team Leader should also report its assignment completion to the UN OSOCC.

Other items for disengagement include:
In coordination with UN OSOCC and LEMA, ensure that any press/media who are present on the site understand why the team is leaving.
Ensure that donated equipment is properly handed over and documented.
Other items for disengagement include: In coordination with UN OSOCC and LEMA, ensure that any press/media who are present on the site understand why the team is leaving. Ensure that donated equipment is properly handed over and documented.: In coordination with UN OSOCC and LEMA, ensure that any press/media who are present on the site understand why the team is leaving.
Ensure that donated equipment is properly handed over and documented.; Ensure that donated equipment is properly handed over and documented.

Continue the enforcement of the Code of Conduct. Conduct a full Team debriefing. Ensure all Team members are accounted for. Maintain equipment security. Address media requirements.
Conduct a full Team debriefing. Ensure all Team members are accounted for. Maintain equipment security. Address media requirements.
Ensure all Team members are accounted for. Maintain equipment security. Address media requirements.
Maintain equipment security. Address media requirements.
Address media requirements.

Team Profile - Sample Documents

INSARAG SAR RESPONSE SYSTEM
TEAM CAPABILITY DOCUMENT

SAMPLE FOR COLLAPSE STRUCTURE RESCUE

Team Name: _________________________________________________________________

Composition

____-person tactical unit for search and rescue operations. Multi-disciplinary organization: Search element Medical element Rescue element Technical support element Command element Totally self-sufficient for 10 days of operation. Full equipment stock to support the team's operations.
Multi-disciplinary organization: Search element Medical element Rescue element Technical support element Command element Totally self-sufficient for 10 days of operation. Full equipment stock to support the team's operations.
Totally self-sufficient for 10 days of operation. Full equipment stock to support the team's operations.
Full equipment stock to support the team's operations.

Capabilities

Capable of round-the-clock search and rescue operations (two 12-hour shifts). Search operations: Physical Canine Electronic Rescue operations in various types of structures: Wood frame Steel frame Un-reinforced masonry Reinforced concrete Sophisticated medical treatment capabilities limited to: Injured team members/canine Victims encountered during operations Technical support capabilities for team operations: Structural integrity assessments Liaison with heavy equipment/crane operators On and off site communication capabilities within team, the UN OSOCC and LEMA officials. Hazardous materials assessments
Search operations: Physical Canine Electronic Rescue operations in various types of structures: Wood frame Steel frame Un-reinforced masonry Reinforced concrete Sophisticated medical treatment capabilities limited to: Injured team members/canine Victims encountered during operations Technical support capabilities for team operations: Structural integrity assessments Liaison with heavy equipment/crane operators On and off site communication capabilities within team, the UN OSOCC and LEMA officials. Hazardous materials assessments
Rescue operations in various types of structures: Wood frame Steel frame Un-reinforced masonry Reinforced concrete Sophisticated medical treatment capabilities limited to: Injured team members/canine Victims encountered during operations Technical support capabilities for team operations: Structural integrity assessments Liaison with heavy equipment/crane operators On and off site communication capabilities within team, the UN OSOCC and LEMA officials. Hazardous materials assessments
Sophisticated medical treatment capabilities limited to: Injured team members/canine Victims encountered during operations Technical support capabilities for team operations: Structural integrity assessments Liaison with heavy equipment/crane operators On and off site communication capabilities within team, the UN OSOCC and LEMA officials. Hazardous materials assessments
Technical support capabilities for team operations: Structural integrity assessments Liaison with heavy equipment/crane operators On and off site communication capabilities within team, the UN OSOCC and LEMA officials. Hazardous materials assessments

Team Support Requirements

Transportation/Logistics: Vehicles/aircraft needed for the movement of the team and stock. Medical transport required for extricated victims. Medical oxygen, air, fuel. Evacuation required for any injured team member. Communications: The team's radios are set to frequency It would be advantageous to provide the team with a radio from the LEMA/local official in charge. Reporting requirements need to be identified (how/when). Secure communications with the medical transport and team member evacuation systems. Initial strategic/tactical briefing: If available, copies of past/current/future UN OSOCC strategic action plans should be provided. Strategic/tactical assignment clearly identified for the team. Media considerations: The local jurisdiction's Public Information Officer (PIO) should be identified. The local jurisdiction's media guidelines (info release, interviews, etc.) should be identified. Appropriate area maps, building plans or other information should be provided.
Communications: The team's radios are set to frequency It would be advantageous to provide the team with a radio from the LEMA/local official in charge. Reporting requirements need to be identified (how/when). Secure communications with the medical transport and team member evacuation systems. Initial strategic/tactical briefing: If available, copies of past/current/future UN OSOCC strategic action plans should be provided. Strategic/tactical assignment clearly identified for the team. Media considerations: The local jurisdiction's Public Information Officer (PIO) should be identified. The local jurisdiction's media guidelines (info release, interviews, etc.) should be identified. Appropriate area maps, building plans or other information should be provided.
Initial strategic/tactical briefing: If available, copies of past/current/future UN OSOCC strategic action plans should be provided. Strategic/tactical assignment clearly identified for the team. Media considerations: The local jurisdiction's Public Information Officer (PIO) should be identified. The local jurisdiction's media guidelines (info release, interviews, etc.) should be identified. Appropriate area maps, building plans or other information should be provided.
Media considerations: The local jurisdiction's Public Information Officer (PIO) should be identified. The local jurisdiction's media guidelines (info release, interviews, etc.) should be identified. Appropriate area maps, building plans or other information should be provided.
Appropriate area maps, building plans or other information should be provided.

SAR Teams are capable of providing the following actions when dispatched to disasters:

SAR Operations

Conduct physical search and rescue operations in damaged/collapsed structures.

Provide emergency medical care to disaster response personnel.

Provide emergency medical care to trapped victims.

Reconnaissance duties - assess damage and needs and provide feedback to the UN OSOCC and/or the LEMA official in charge.

Assess/shut off utilities to houses or buildings.

Assess hazardous materials surveys/evaluations of affected areas.

Conduct structural/hazard evaluations of government/municipal buildings needed for immediate occupancy to support disaster relief operations.

Assist in stabilizing damaged structures, including shoring and cribbing operations, on damaged buildings as required.
Citizen Assistance/Outreach

Direct citizens to available services such as medical, food, water, shelter, etc., once established.

Distribute tarps, sheeting, furring strips, etc., to occupants of damaged dwellings.

Assist homeowners/occupants in securing their property from the effects of weather.
Assistance to Local Emergency Response Personnel

Assist local emergency response personnel in coordination of their response efforts.

Assist in the establishment of emergency communications links.

Clear streets, highways, airports and government support facilities of trees and debris.

Mark/identify streets and buildings.

Manage, direct and train local volunteers and first responders in basic SAR operations.

Provide medical treatment information to local medical personnel on disaster-related injuries such as crush syndrome.
Provide emergency medical care to disaster response personnel.

Provide emergency medical care to trapped victims.

Reconnaissance duties - assess damage and needs and provide feedback to the UN OSOCC and/or the LEMA official in charge.

Assess/shut off utilities to houses or buildings.

Assess hazardous materials surveys/evaluations of affected areas.

Conduct structural/hazard evaluations of government/municipal buildings needed for immediate occupancy to support disaster relief operations.

Assist in stabilizing damaged structures, including shoring and cribbing operations, on damaged buildings as required.
Citizen Assistance/Outreach

Direct citizens to available services such as medical, food, water, shelter, etc., once established.

Distribute tarps, sheeting, furring strips, etc., to occupants of damaged dwellings.

Assist homeowners/occupants in securing their property from the effects of weather.
Assistance to Local Emergency Response Personnel

Assist local emergency response personnel in coordination of their response efforts.

Assist in the establishment of emergency communications links.

Clear streets, highways, airports and government support facilities of trees and debris.

Mark/identify streets and buildings.

Manage, direct and train local volunteers and first responders in basic SAR operations.

Provide medical treatment information to local medical personnel on disaster-related injuries such as crush syndrome.
Provide emergency medical care to trapped victims.

Reconnaissance duties - assess damage and needs and provide feedback to the UN OSOCC and/or the LEMA official in charge.

Assess/shut off utilities to houses or buildings.

Assess hazardous materials surveys/evaluations of affected areas.

Conduct structural/hazard evaluations of government/municipal buildings needed for immediate occupancy to support disaster relief operations.

Assist in stabilizing damaged structures, including shoring and cribbing operations, on damaged buildings as required.
Citizen Assistance/Outreach

Direct citizens to available services such as medical, food, water, shelter, etc., once established.

Distribute tarps, sheeting, furring strips, etc., to occupants of damaged dwellings.

Assist homeowners/occupants in securing their property from the effects of weather.
Assistance to Local Emergency Response Personnel

Assist local emergency response personnel in coordination of their response efforts.

Assist in the establishment of emergency communications links.

Clear streets, highways, airports and government support facilities of trees and debris.

Mark/identify streets and buildings.

Manage, direct and train local volunteers and first responders in basic SAR operations.

Provide medical treatment information to local medical personnel on disaster-related injuries such as crush syndrome.
Reconnaissance duties - assess damage and needs and provide feedback to the UN OSOCC and/or the LEMA official in charge.

Assess/shut off utilities to houses or buildings.

Assess hazardous materials surveys/evaluations of affected areas.

Conduct structural/hazard evaluations of government/municipal buildings needed for immediate occupancy to support disaster relief operations.

Assist in stabilizing damaged structures, including shoring and cribbing operations, on damaged buildings as required.
Citizen Assistance/Outreach

Direct citizens to available services such as medical, food, water, shelter, etc., once established.

Distribute tarps, sheeting, furring strips, etc., to occupants of damaged dwellings.

Assist homeowners/occupants in securing their property from the effects of weather.
Assistance to Local Emergency Response Personnel

Assist local emergency response personnel in coordination of their response efforts.

Assist in the establishment of emergency communications links.

Clear streets, highways, airports and government support facilities of trees and debris.

Mark/identify streets and buildings.

Manage, direct and train local volunteers and first responders in basic SAR operations.

Provide medical treatment information to local medical personnel on disaster-related injuries such as crush syndrome.
Assess/shut off utilities to houses or buildings.

Assess hazardous materials surveys/evaluations of affected areas.

Conduct structural/hazard evaluations of government/municipal buildings needed for immediate occupancy to support disaster relief operations.

Assist in stabilizing damaged structures, including shoring and cribbing operations, on damaged buildings as required.
Citizen Assistance/Outreach

Direct citizens to available services such as medical, food, water, shelter, etc., once established.

Distribute tarps, sheeting, furring strips, etc., to occupants of damaged dwellings.

Assist homeowners/occupants in securing their property from the effects of weather.
Assistance to Local Emergency Response Personnel

Assist local emergency response personnel in coordination of their response efforts.

Assist in the establishment of emergency communications links.

Clear streets, highways, airports and government support facilities of trees and debris.

Mark/identify streets and buildings.

Manage, direct and train local volunteers and first responders in basic SAR operations.

Provide medical treatment information to local medical personnel on disaster-related injuries such as crush syndrome.
Assess hazardous materials surveys/evaluations of affected areas.

Conduct structural/hazard evaluations of government/municipal buildings needed for immediate occupancy to support disaster relief operations.

Assist in stabilizing damaged structures, including shoring and cribbing operations, on damaged buildings as required.
Citizen Assistance/Outreach

Direct citizens to available services such as medical, food, water, shelter, etc., once established.

Distribute tarps, sheeting, furring strips, etc., to occupants of damaged dwellings.

Assist homeowners/occupants in securing their property from the effects of weather.
Assistance to Local Emergency Response Personnel

Assist local emergency response personnel in coordination of their response efforts.

Assist in the establishment of emergency communications links.

Clear streets, highways, airports and government support facilities of trees and debris.

Mark/identify streets and buildings.

Manage, direct and train local volunteers and first responders in basic SAR operations.

Provide medical treatment information to local medical personnel on disaster-related injuries such as crush syndrome.
Conduct structural/hazard evaluations of government/municipal buildings needed for immediate occupancy to support disaster relief operations.

Assist in stabilizing damaged structures, including shoring and cribbing operations, on damaged buildings as required.
Citizen Assistance/Outreach

Direct citizens to available services such as medical, food, water, shelter, etc., once established.

Distribute tarps, sheeting, furring strips, etc., to occupants of damaged dwellings.

Assist homeowners/occupants in securing their property from the effects of weather.
Assistance to Local Emergency Response Personnel

Assist local emergency response personnel in coordination of their response efforts.

Assist in the establishment of emergency communications links.

Clear streets, highways, airports and government support facilities of trees and debris.

Mark/identify streets and buildings.

Manage, direct and train local volunteers and first responders in basic SAR operations.

Provide medical treatment information to local medical personnel on disaster-related injuries such as crush syndrome.
Assist in stabilizing damaged structures, including shoring and cribbing operations, on damaged buildings as required.
Citizen Assistance/Outreach

Direct citizens to available services such as medical, food, water, shelter, etc., once established.

Distribute tarps, sheeting, furring strips, etc., to occupants of damaged dwellings.

Assist homeowners/occupants in securing their property from the effects of weather.
Assistance to Local Emergency Response Personnel

Assist local emergency response personnel in coordination of their response efforts.

Assist in the establishment of emergency communications links.

Clear streets, highways, airports and government support facilities of trees and debris.

Mark/identify streets and buildings.

Manage, direct and train local volunteers and first responders in basic SAR operations.

Provide medical treatment information to local medical personnel on disaster-related injuries such as crush syndrome.
Direct citizens to available services such as medical, food, water, shelter, etc., once established.

Distribute tarps, sheeting, furring strips, etc., to occupants of damaged dwellings.

Assist homeowners/occupants in securing their property from the effects of weather.
Assistance to Local Emergency Response Personnel

Assist local emergency response personnel in coordination of their response efforts.

Assist in the establishment of emergency communications links.

Clear streets, highways, airports and government support facilities of trees and debris.

Mark/identify streets and buildings.

Manage, direct and train local volunteers and first responders in basic SAR operations.

Provide medical treatment information to local medical personnel on disaster-related injuries such as crush syndrome.
Distribute tarps, sheeting, furring strips, etc., to occupants of damaged dwellings.

Assist homeowners/occupants in securing their property from the effects of weather.
Assistance to Local Emergency Response Personnel

Assist local emergency response personnel in coordination of their response efforts.

Assist in the establishment of emergency communications links.

Clear streets, highways, airports and government support facilities of trees and debris.

Mark/identify streets and buildings.

Manage, direct and train local volunteers and first responders in basic SAR operations.

Provide medical treatment information to local medical personnel on disaster-related injuries such as crush syndrome.
Assist homeowners/occupants in securing their property from the effects of weather.
Assistance to Local Emergency Response Personnel

Assist local emergency response personnel in coordination of their response efforts.

Assist in the establishment of emergency communications links.

Clear streets, highways, airports and government support facilities of trees and debris.

Mark/identify streets and buildings.

Manage, direct and train local volunteers and first responders in basic SAR operations.

Provide medical treatment information to local medical personnel on disaster-related injuries such as crush syndrome.
Assist local emergency response personnel in coordination of their response efforts. Assist in the establishment of emergency communications links. Clear streets, highways, airports and government support facilities of trees and debris. Mark/identify streets and buildings. Manage, direct and train local volunteers and first responders in basic SAR operations. Provide medical treatment information to local medical personnel on disaster-related injuries such as crush syndrome.
Assist in the establishment of emergency communications links. Clear streets, highways, airports and government support facilities of trees and debris. Mark/identify streets and buildings. Manage, direct and train local volunteers and first responders in basic SAR operations. Provide medical treatment information to local medical personnel on disaster-related injuries such as crush syndrome.
Clear streets, highways, airports and government support facilities of trees and debris. Mark/identify streets and buildings. Manage, direct and train local volunteers and first responders in basic SAR operations. Provide medical treatment information to local medical personnel on disaster-related injuries such as crush syndrome.
Mark/identify streets and buildings. Manage, direct and train local volunteers and first responders in basic SAR operations. Provide medical treatment information to local medical personnel on disaster-related injuries such as crush syndrome.
Manage, direct and train local volunteers and first responders in basic SAR operations. Provide medical treatment information to local medical personnel on disaster-related injuries such as crush syndrome.
Provide medical treatment information to local medical personnel on disaster-related injuries such as crush syndrome.

INSARAG SAR RESPONSE SYSTEM
MEDICAL CAPABILITY DOCUMENT

SAMPLE

Team Name: _________________________________________________________________________

Composition

The medical component of the team is comprised of _____ personnel. Organization: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Full medical equipment stock to support the Team's operations.
Organization: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Full medical equipment stock to support the Team's operations.
Full medical equipment stock to support the Team's operations.

Capabilities/Limitations

Designed to provide sophisticated (and possibly prolonged) pre-hospital and emergency medical care. Team treatment priorities: First - treatment of team members (and support personnel). Second - entrapped victims directly encountered by the team. Third - treatment of team canine. Fourth - others as practical. It is not the intent of the Team to be a freestanding medical resource at the disaster site. Capable of round-the-clock operations (two 12-hour shifts). Comprehensive medical equipment stock designed to support: 10 critical cases. 15 moderate cases. 25 minor cases. It is expected that team "fixed asset" medical equipment (i.e., defibrillators, monitors, ventilators, etc.) will not leave the rescue site with any patients but will be maintained for the continued protection of the team members other possible victims.
Team treatment priorities: First - treatment of team members (and support personnel). Second - entrapped victims directly encountered by the team. Third - treatment of team canine. Fourth - others as practical. It is not the intent of the Team to be a freestanding medical resource at the disaster site. Capable of round-the-clock operations (two 12-hour shifts). Comprehensive medical equipment stock designed to support: 10 critical cases. 15 moderate cases. 25 minor cases. It is expected that team "fixed asset" medical equipment (i.e., defibrillators, monitors, ventilators, etc.) will not leave the rescue site with any patients but will be maintained for the continued protection of the team members other possible victims.
It is not the intent of the Team to be a freestanding medical resource at the disaster site. Capable of round-the-clock operations (two 12-hour shifts). Comprehensive medical equipment stock designed to support: 10 critical cases. 15 moderate cases. 25 minor cases. It is expected that team "fixed asset" medical equipment (i.e., defibrillators, monitors, ventilators, etc.) will not leave the rescue site with any patients but will be maintained for the continued protection of the team members other possible victims.
Capable of round-the-clock operations (two 12-hour shifts). Comprehensive medical equipment stock designed to support: 10 critical cases. 15 moderate cases. 25 minor cases. It is expected that team "fixed asset" medical equipment (i.e., defibrillators, monitors, ventilators, etc.) will not leave the rescue site with any patients but will be maintained for the continued protection of the team members other possible victims.
Comprehensive medical equipment stock designed to support: 10 critical cases. 15 moderate cases. 25 minor cases. It is expected that team "fixed asset" medical equipment (i.e., defibrillators, monitors, ventilators, etc.) will not leave the rescue site with any patients but will be maintained for the continued protection of the team members other possible victims.
It is expected that team "fixed asset" medical equipment (i.e., defibrillators, monitors, ventilators, etc.) will not leave the rescue site with any patients but will be maintained for the continued protection of the team members other possible victims.

Team Support Requirements

Transportation Medical transport required for extricated victims. Evacuation required for any injured team member. Communications Reporting requirements to the UN OSOCC and the LEMA official in charge. Secure communications with the transport systems listed above. Medical hand-off guidelines for victims. Type of triage tags being used. Exchange of assets (backboards, splints, etc.), if necessary. Guidelines for handling deceased victims. Designated local medical liaison for special medical needs (Medical Official In-Charge).
Communications Reporting requirements to the UN OSOCC and the LEMA official in charge. Secure communications with the transport systems listed above. Medical hand-off guidelines for victims. Type of triage tags being used. Exchange of assets (backboards, splints, etc.), if necessary. Guidelines for handling deceased victims. Designated local medical liaison for special medical needs (Medical Official In-Charge).
Medical hand-off guidelines for victims. Type of triage tags being used. Exchange of assets (backboards, splints, etc.), if necessary. Guidelines for handling deceased victims. Designated local medical liaison for special medical needs (Medical Official In-Charge).
Designated local medical liaison for special medical needs (Medical Official In-Charge).