Urban Search and Rescue Team’s Annual Training Program: Capabilities 1

Description
Training plan defining objectives, goals, responsibilities, resources and timeline, based on the expected minimum training for a team that chooses light and/or medium
accreditation.
In the case of Light Level, it should only submit the Program for the Light Level
Light Level
Course or Training Planned Dates Actual Dates Certifying Entity Number of Participants
1.- Knowledge of Response to HAZMAT incidents
Trained in:
- HAZMAT Incidents
- Recognition of HAZMAT
− Use of emergency guide
− Safety and Health
− Initial Scene Management and Control

2.- Knowledge on First Aid practices

− Medical Emergency Service
− The incident
− The Human Body
− Primary and Secondary Assessment
− CPR
− Oxygen Therapy
− Bleeding and Shock
− Soft Tissue Injuries
− Bone Trauma
− Skull, spine and thorax injuries
− Burns and Environmental Emergencies
- Poisonings
- Medical Emergencies
− Infectious Diseases and Protection
- Patient Immobilization and Transfer
- Triage

Course or Training Planned Dates Actual Dates Certifying Entity Number of Participants

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Source: Chile’s National Fire Academy, Accreditation Process
3. Incident Command System (ICS)
Trained in:
− ICS Principle and Structure
− Structure Expansion and Contraction
− Facilities
− Resources
− Action Plan
− Incorporation, Demobilization and Closure
4. Urban Rescue and with Ropes:
Trained in:
− Introduction to Urban Search Rescue
− Risk Prevention
− Heavy Objects Lifting
− Emergency Shoring
− Knots
− Moorings and Anchors for stretchers
− Rescue System with scale
− Search (Triangulation of Silence)
− Signaling (INSARAG)
5. Use of INSARAG Guides and General Concepts
Trained in:
− Protocols
− Guides
− Procedures
− OSOCC

Medium Level
Your training plan must consider all training topics plus the following. If you are interested in applying for accreditation at this level, you must complete both forms.
Course or Training Planned Dates Actual Dates Certifying Entity Number of Participants

1. Search and Rescue in Collapsed Structures

Trained in:
− Organization and starting of an operation.
− Recognition and signaling of structural risks
− Safety Considerations
− Equipment, tools and accessories
− Search and location strategies
− Approach and rescue strategies
− Shoring Techniques
− Load lifting and stabilization techniques
− Pre-hospital Care
− Final practical exercise

2. Detection of Polluted Atmosphere

Trained in handling of:
− Oximeter
− Explosimeter
− Carbon Monoxide Measuring Equipment
− Others
 Course or Training Planned Dates Actual Dates Certifying Entity Number of Participants
3. Use of Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Mechanical
Equipment
Trained in handling of:
− Air Cushions
− Ram Bar
− Jaws of Life
− Pneumatic Hammer
− Extensors
− Jacks, Pulleys and Hoists
4. Safety Officer
Trained in:
− Public health and industrial hygiene considerations.
− Field Health Procedures.
− First Response Level in hazardous waste management
standards in emergency response.
− Basic Safety Standards.
− Risk Management Principles.
− Technical Rescue Standards.
− Rules for operations in confined spaces.
− Stress management

5. Use of Ventilation and Air Conducting Equipment

Check the existence of these features in the facilities
available for the group