
Knowledge of the procedures for Body Substance Isolation (BSI), and the precautions required to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Practical knowledge of search techniques including hasty searches, grid searches for evidence or clues, ground searches, and aerial searches.īasic knowledge of rescue and recovery operations.Ībility to provide emergency medical treatment as a first responder. Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS), and the use of integrated action planning concepts and processes.

Performs additional tasks or duties as assigned during a mission. Participates in briefings, receives situation reports and stays informed of mission objectives and status changes. Utilizes, maintains, and performs minor repair for issued SAR equipment. Follows all applicable safety procedures. Cooperates with and assists other search and rescue resources. Provides emergency medical treatment with the scope of certification and training.ĭocuments locations of alerts, clues and follow-up tasks. Utilizes maps, compass, and GPS equipment to track and document search areas.Īs directed, participates in rescue and recovery operations. Searches outdoor environments or other locations indicated in the Incident Action Plan using appropriate search equipment and techniques such as hasty searches, grid searching for evidence or clues, ground searches, and aerial searches.

Participates in the search component of the Incident Action Plan. Performs ground, aerial or water based search and rescue operations. The purpose of this position is to act as an emergency responder and search team member by performing a variety of search and rescue functions during an incident.
