Form FEMA Form 089-0-14 FEMA Form 089-0-14 Urban Search and Rescue Response System Task Force Self

Department of Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency

OMB 1660-0073
Expires July 31, 2012

NATIONAL URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE RESPONSE SYSTEM
Task Force Self-Evaluation Scoresheet
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INSTRUCTIONS
*Prior to completing this self-evaluation, consult current guidance from the FEMA US&R Branch*
With the use of this form, three areas of readiness will be evaluated:
Operational Readiness – availability of a complement of rostered, trained, deployable, exercised members and canine search specialist teams.
Logistic Readiness – availability of equipment caches and other logistic resources to support immediate deployment.
Management Readiness – in-place resources, plans, agreements, processes, and procedures to support deployments, and meet requirements of the US&R’s Preparedness
Cooperative Agreements and other audit requirements.
OPERATIONAL READINESS
1. Complement of Rostered TF Members

max score: 15

2. Complement of Trained TF Members

max score: 15

3. Complement of Deployable TF Members
4. Complement of TF Member Participants in annual training and exercises

max score: 30

5. Complement of Deployable Disaster Search Canine Teams

max score: 10
Total Operational Readiness

max score: 30
max score: 100

LOGISTICS READINESS
1.      Complement of cache equipment items

max score: 50

2.      Transportation Resources

max score: 15

3.      Equipment Cache Training and Exercises

max score: 15

4.      Cache Management inventory system

max score: 10

5.      Warehouse Resources

max score: 10
Total Logistics Readiness

max score: 100

MANAGEMENT READINESS
1. Complement of Administrative staffing/resources

max score: 20

2. Cooperative Agreement reporting

max score: 20

3. Cooperative Agreement Plans and Memoranda of Agreement

max score: 20

4. Financial and Accounting Processes and Records

max score: 20

5. Sponsoring Agency Support Functions

max score: 20
Total Management Readiness

max score: 100

This scoresheet has been provided for your task force to make the required point entries and calculate scores. More specific guidance on methodology and scoring
criteria will be provided separately.

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Task Force Self-Evaluation Scoresheet

Task Force:
Date Completed:

TASK FORCE OPERATIONAL READINESS
Members
1) Complement of Rostered Task Force (TF) Members:
0
2) Complement of Trained TF Members:
0
2a) TF Members Trained in More Than One Specialty:
3) Complement of Deployable TF Members:
0
4) Complement of TF Members Participating in Annual Training / Exercises:
4a) Deployment Exercises:
4b) Mobilization Exercises:
4c) Training / Drills Sessions:
5) Complement of Deployable Canine Search Specialist Teams:

Points

Score
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Task Force Operational Readiness Total Score:

0

TASK FORCE LOGISTICAL READINESS
1) Complement of Cache Equipment Items:
1a) Major equipment:
1b) Other items:
2) Transportation Resources:
3) Equipment Cache Training and Exercises:
4) Cache Management Inventory System:
5) Warehouse Resources:

Points

Score
0
0
0
0
0
0

Task Force Logistical Readiness Total Score:

0

TASK FORCE MANAGEMENT READINESS
Points
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Score

Complement of Administrative Staffing/Resources:
Cooperative Agreement Reporting:
Cooperative Agreement Plans & Memoranda of Agreement:
Financial / Accounting Processes and Records:
Sponsoring Agency Support Functions:

0
0
0
0
0

Task Force Management Readiness Total Score:
Task Force Self-Evaluation Total Score:

0
0

Note for following data entry pages:
A grayed out item is a new training requirement in the Position Descriptions and
is not scored on the Task Force Self-Evaluations or Administrative Readiness Evaluations.

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Task Force Self-Evaluation Scoresheet - continuation
US&R Position Description Training Requirements
Task Force:
1) Canine Search Specialist (CSS) (4 pos. x 3 deep)
# rostered as CSS (12 max):
1a) Meet all Administrative & General Training requirements:
1b) Have current certification as a FEMA US&R Canine Search Specialist Team:
1c) Complete the FEMA US&R Canine Search Specialist Course:
1d) Complete the FEMA US&R GPS Awareness Level Course:
1e) Complete the required Technical Rescue Skill Sets (TRSSs) as defined in Appendix A of
the FEMA US&R Position Description (PD) Manual:
# of CSS trained (12 max):
# of CSS deployable (12 max):
2) Communications Specialist (CS) (2 pos. x 3 deep):
# rostered as CS (6 max):
2a) Meet all Administrative & General Training requirements:
2b) Complete the FEMA US&R GPS Awareness Level Course:
2c) Complete the FEMA US&R Communications Specialist Course:
# of CS trained (6 max):
# of CS deployable (6 max):
3) Hazardous Materials Specialist (HMS) (8 pos. x 3 deep):
# rostered as HMS (24 max):
3a) Meet all Administrative & General Training requirements:
3b) Meet & maintain the requirements as a certified Hazardous Materials Technician per OSHA
Standard 29 CFR 1910.120 "Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response":
3c) Meet & maintain the AHJ competencies in accordance with NFPA Standard 472:
3d) Complete the FEMA US&R WMD Considerations for the Hazardous Materials Specialist:
3e) Complete all required TRSSs as defined in Appendix A of the FEMA US&R PD Manual:
# of HMS trained (24 max):
# of HMS deployable (24 max):
4) Hazardous Materials Manager (HMM) (2 pos. x 3 deep):
# rostered as HMM (6 max):
4a) Meet all Administrative & General Training requirements:
4b) Meet all of the FEMA US&R Hazardous Materials Specialist PD "Required Training":
# of HMM trained (6 max):
# of HMM deployable (6 max):
5) Heavy Equip. Rigging Specialist (HERS) (2 pos. x 3 deep)
# rostered as HERS (6 max):
5a) Meet all Administrative & General Training requirements:
5b) Complete the Heavy Equipment & Rigging Specialist Course:
5c-1) Experienced in heavy construction field, such as heavy equipment operator, crane operator,
iron worker, rigger, or other applicable field:
OR 5c-2) A minimum of three years experience as a Rescue Specialist on a Task Force:
# of HERS trained (6 max):
# of HERS deployable (6 max):
6) Logistic Specialist (LS) (4 pos. x 3 deep):
# rostered as LS (12 max):
6a) Meet all Administrative & General Training requirements:
6b) Complete the FEMA US&R GPS Awareness Level Course:
6c) Complete the FEMA US&R Logistics Specialist Course:
6d) Complete an OSHA Title 49 CFR 1910.178 course (Forklift Training):
6e) Complete a DOT Title 49 CFR 172.704 course (HazMat Handler / Packer / Labeler):
# of LS trained (12 max):
# of LS deployable (12 max):
7) Logistics Team Manager (LTM) (2 pos. x 3 deep):
# rostered as LTM (6 max):
7a) Meet all Administrative & General Training requirements:
7b) Meet all of the FEMA US&R Logistics Specialist PD "Required Training":
7c) Complete & maintain certification as a Certifying Official for Transportation Requirements &
Regulations - Air & Ground (IATA, Title 49 CFR 3, & AFMAN 24-204):
# of LTM trained (6 max):
# of LTM deployable (6 max):
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US&R Position Description Training Requirements
Task Force:
8) Medical Specialist (MS) (4 pos. x 3 deep):
# rostered as MS (12 max):
8a) Meet all Administrative & General Training requirements:
8b-1) Currently certified / licensed as an EMT-Paramedic and meet local jurisdiction requirements,
actively participating in pre-hospital care:
8b-2) Currently certified / licensed as a Physician Asst, Reg. Nurse-Pract., or Reg. Nurse, with an accredited
organization or municipality, meets the NREMT-P Standards or State certification requirements, actively
practices advanced pre-hospital life support, and currently certified in BTLS, ACLS and PALS:
8c) Complete the FEMA US&R Medical Team Training Course:
8d) Complete the FEMA US&R WMD Considerations for the Medical Team Training Course:
8e) Complete all required TRSSs as defined in Appendix A of the FEMA US&R PD Manual:
# of MS trained (12 max):
# of MS deployable (12 max):
9) Medical Team Manager (MTM) (2 pos. x 3 deep)
# rostered as MTM (6 max):
9a) Meet all Administrative & General Training requirements:
9b-1) Currently licensed physician, emergency medicine residency-trained, and/or Board-certified in emergency
medicine, & practices clinical emergency medicine, w/pre-hospital medical care experience:
OR 9b-2) Currently licensed physician whose medical activities include clinical emergency and
pre-hospital medical care. Currently certified in ACLS, ATLS, and PALS (or equivalent):
9c) Complete the FEMA US&R Medical Team Training Course:
# of MTM trained (6 max):
# of Med Team Managers deployable (min of 3 required, 6 max):
10) Planning Team Manager (PTM) (2 pos. x 3 deep):
# rostered as PTM (6 max):
10a) Meet all Administrative & General Training requirements:
10b) ICS 300 in accordance w/the NSCTD Guidance:
10c) Complete the FEMA US&R Planning Team Training Course:
# of PTM trained (6 max):
# of PTM deployable (6 max):
11) Rescue Specialist (RS) (20 pos. x 3 deep)
# rostered as RS (60 max):
11a) Meet all Administrative & General Training requirements:
11b) Complete the FEMA US&R GPS Awareness Level Course:
11c) Meet requirements - NFPA 1006 Tech Rescue Level 1 & 2 (Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, & 11):
11d) Complete the FEMA US&R Structural Collapse Technician Course or equivalent:
11e) Current certification in Basic First Aide for First Responders or equivalent:
# of RS trained (60 max):
# of RS deployable (60 max):
12) Rescue Squad Officer (RSO) (4 pos. x 3 deep)
# rostered as RSO) (12 max):
12a) Meet all requirements of the Rescue Specialist:
12b) Shall have experience in /FEMA US&R structural collapse operations to include
participation in field exercise(s) and/or a deployment as a RS:
# of RSO trained (12 max):
# of RSO deployable (12 max):
13) Rescue Team Manager (RTM) (2 pos. x 3 deep)
# rostered as RTM (6 max):
13a) Meet all requirements of the Rescue Squad Officer:
13b) ICS 300 in accordance w/the NSCTD Guidance:
# of RTM trained (6 max):
# of RTM deployable (6 max):
14) Safety Officer (SO) (2 pos. x 3 deep)
# rostered as SO (6 max):
14a) Meet all Administrative & General Training requirements:
14b) Complete the FEMA US&R GPS Awareness Level Course:
14c) ICS 300 in accordance w/the NSCTD Guidance:
14d) Complete the FEMA US&R Structural Collapse Technician Course or equivalent:
14e) Complete the FEMA US&R Safety Officer Course:
14f) Meet requirements - NFPA 1006 Tech Rescue Level 1 & 2 (Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, & 11):
14g) Current certification in Basic First Aide for First Responders or equivalent:
0
0
0
# of SO trained (6 max):
# of SO deployable (6 max):
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US&R Position Description Training Requirements
Task Force:
15) Search Team Manager (STM) (2 pos. x 3 deep)
# rostered as STM (6 max):
15a) Meet all Administrative & General Training requirements:
15b) Complete the FEMA US&R Technical Search Specialist Course:
15c) Complete the FEMA US&R Canine Search Specialist Course (gray until Jan 2014):
15d) Shall have experience in /FEMA US&R Technical or Canine Search operations to include participation
in field exercise(s) and/or a deployment or equivalent as defined by the Sponsoring Agency
(Does not apply to those members rostered as STMs prior to July 1, 2008)
# of STM trained (6 max):
# of STM deployable (6 max):
16) Structures Specialist (SS) (2 pos. x 3 deep):
# rostered as SS (6 max):
16a) Meet all Administrative & General Training requirements:
16b) Complete the FEMA US&R GPS Awareness Level Course:
16c) Complete the USACE Structures Specialist Training Course (StS 1):
16d) Complete all required TRSSs as defined in Appendix A of the FEMA US&R PD Manual:
16e) Be currently licensed as a Professional Engineer specializing in structures or *equivalent
as sanctioned by the FEMA US&R Structures Sub-Group:
AND 16f) Have a sum of 5 years experience in structure design and analysis to include evaluation of
existing structures, field investigation or construction observation experience:
# of SS trained (6 max):
# of Structures Specialists deployable (min of 3 required, 6 max):
17) Task Force Leader (TFL) (2 pos. x 3 deep)
# rostered as TFL (6 max):
17a) Meet all Administrative & General Training requirements:
17b) Complete ICS 400 in accordance w/the NSCTD Guidance:
17c) Complete the FEMA US&R Task Force Leaders Course:
# of TFL trained (6 max):
# of TFL deployable (6 max):
18) Technical Information Specialist (TIS) (2 pos. x 3 deep):
# rostered as TIS (6 max):
18a) Meet all Administrative & General Training requirements:
18b) Complete the FEMA US&R Planning Team Training Course:
# of TIS trained (6 max):
# of TIS deployable (6 max):
19) Technical Search Specialist (TSS) (2 pos. x 3 deep)
# rostered as TSS (6 max):
19a) Meet all Administrative & General Training requirements:
19b) Complete the FEMA US&R Technical Search Specialist Course:
19c) Complete all required TRSSs as defined in Appendix A of the FEMA US&R PD Manual:
# of TSS trained (6 max):
# of TSS deployable (6 max):
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