9356.2-PR Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Incident Support Team (IST) In Federal Disaster Operations Operations Manual Federal Emergency Management Agency January 2000 FEMA has developed four levels of operational guidance for use by emergency teams and other personnel involved in conducting or supporting disaster operations. This document corresponds to the level highlighted in bold italics. Level 1 Overview A brief concept summary of a disaster-related function, team, or capability. Level 2 SOP or A complete reference document, detailing the Operations procedures for performing a single function Manual (Standard Operating Procedure), or a number of interdependent functions (Ops Manual). Level 3 Field Operations A durable pocket or desk guide, containing essential Guide (FOG) or nuts-and-bolts information needed to perform specific Handbook assignments or functions. Level 4 Job Aid A checklist or other aid for job performance or job training. This document is consistent with and supports the Federal Response Plan (FRP) for implementation of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended, (42 U.S.C. § 5121 et seq.). The most current copy of this document, including change pages, is available through the FEMA Intranet in the NEMIS Reference Library (www.nemis.fema.gov), under Policies and Guidance, Disaster Operations Guidance. Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Incident Support Team (IST) Operations Manual DRAFT 9356.2-PR January 19, 2000 RECORD OF CHANGES Change No. Copy No. Date Entered Posted By i Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Incident Support Team (IST) Operations Manual DRAFT 9356.2-PR January 19, 2000 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ii Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Incident Support Team (IST) Operations Manual DRAFT 9356.2-PR January 19, 2000 FOREWORD This Operations Manual has been prepared to guide Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel perform Federal disaster response operations during major disasters or emergencies. The National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Incident Support Team (IST) provides a group of highly qualified specialists readily available for rapid assembly and deployment to a disaster area. The IST furnishes Federal, State, and local officials with technical assistance in acquiring and using US&R resources. It provides advice, incident command assistance, management and coordination of US&R task forces, and US&R logistics support. The IST methods of operation, organization, position descriptions, qualifications, operational checklists, equipment, rostering guidelines, and preparedness activities are described in this document. Questions, comments, and suggested improvements related to this manual are encouraged. Inquires, information, and requests for additional copies should be directed in writing to FEMA, Response and Recovery Directorate, Operations and Planning Division, Emergency Services Branch, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472. _____________________________ Lacy E. Suiter Executive Associate Director Response and Recovery Directorate iii Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Incident Support Team (IST) Operations Manual DRAFT 9356.2-PR January 19, 2000 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK iv Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Incident Support Team (IST) Operations Manual DRAFT 9356.2-PR January 19, 2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS RECORD OF CHANGES ................................................................................................i FOREWORD .................................................................................................................iii I. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................I-1 A. PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................I-1 B. BACKGROUND........................................................................................................................I-1 C. MISSION STATEMENT ............................................................................................................I-2 D. DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA......................................................................................................I-2 E. INCIDENT SUPPORT TEAM – ADVANCE ...............................................................................I-2 F. INCIDENT SUPPORT TEAM—EXPANSION ............................................................................I-3 II. SYSTEM OVERVIEW ............................................................................................II-1 A. FEDERAL RESPONSE COMPONENTS..................................................................................II-1 B. FEDERAL RESPONSE PLAN .................................................................................................II-2 C. FEMA EMERGENCY SUPPORT TEAM...................................................................................II-2 D. FEMA REGIONAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT TEAM...............................................................II-3 E. EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM...........................................................................................II-4 F. STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER ......................................................................II-5 G. FEMA DISASTER FIELD OFFICE ...........................................................................................II-5 H. LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER......................................................................II-5 I. INCIDENT SUPPORT TEAM DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY.................................................II-5 III. GENERAL CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS ...........................................................III-1 A. INCIDENT SUPPORT TEAM CAPABILITIES .........................................................................III-1 B. ACTIVATION ..........................................................................................................................III-1 C. INTERACTIONS .....................................................................................................................III-2 D. DEPLOYMENT STRATEGY ...................................................................................................III-3 E. LOCATION WITHIN THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM..................................................III-5 v Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Incident Support Team (IST) Operations Manual DRAFT 9356.2-PR January 19, 2000 F. OPERATIONS ........................................................................................................................III-6 G. DEMOBILIZATION .................................................................................................................III-8 H. INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION......................................................................III-10 I. AFTER-ACTION PROCESS .................................................................................................III-10 J. INCIDENT SUPPORT TEAM AFTER-ACTION REPORT......................................................III-12 IV. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................... IV-1 A. IST COMMAND...................................................................................................................... IV-1 B. IST COMMAND STAFF ......................................................................................................... IV-1 C. IST OPERATIONS SECTION................................................................................................. IV-1 D. IST PLANNING SECTION ..................................................................................................... IV-2 E. IST LOGISTICS SECTION..................................................................................................... IV-3 F. IST FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SECTION................................................................. IV-6 V. ADMINISTRATIVE................................................................................................ V-1 A. FACILITIES AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................... V-1 B. INCIDENT SUPPORT TEAM EQUIPMENT CACHE................................................................ V-1 C. PERSONAL EQUIPMENT LISTS............................................................................................ V-1 D. FORMS, REPORTS, AND GUIDES ........................................................................................ V-2 VI. POSITION REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................. VI-1 A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ VI-1 B. TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................ VI-2 VII. POSITION DESCRIPTIONS............................................................................... VII-1 VIII.OPERATIONAL CHECKLISTS......................................................................... VIII-1 IX. DEMOBILIZATION .............................................................................................. IX-1 A. DEMOBILIZATION PLANNING ............................................................................................. IX-1 B. RETURN TO READINESS..................................................................................................... IX-2 vi Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Incident Support Team (IST) Operations Manual