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The first phase of this program is the implementation of the vehicle rescue section. The purpose of this program is to recognize those emergency services that can safely and efficiently perform rescue operations. In the future it is anticipated that the following disciplines will be included:
1. Agriculture Rescue
2. Collapse Rescue
3. Confined Space Rescue
4. Industrial Rescue
5. Rope Rescue
6. Transportation Rescue (Plane, Train and Automobile)
7. Trench/Cave-in Rescue
8. Water and Ice Rescue
9. Wilderness Search and Rescue
It is also the intent of this document that an emergency service may be recognized in any one or a combination of any or all disciplines listed. This document not only takes into account the equipment or hardware requirements, but includes minimum manpower and training requirements.
*At this time the program manual contains only the vehicle rescue component.
ADVANCED: Identifies basic tools, equipment (hand and basic power tools), manpower and training requirements that personnel trained to advanced levels can use to undertake basic through complex rescue operations. This equipment may be carried on a heavy rescue squad or other specialized rescue unit.
OPERATIONS: Identifies basic tools, equipment (hand and basic power tools), manpower and training requirements that personnel trained to the operations levels can use to undertake basic to moderate rescue operations. This equipment may be carried on any first line fire or rescue apparatus.
FIRST RESPONSE:
Identifies basic tools, equipment (mostly hand tools), manpower and training requirements that personnel trained to the awareness level can use to undertake basic technical rescue operations.
The equipment may be carried on any first line fire or rescue apparatus.
If your service is interested in participating in the VRSR Program,
please contact
Jean Rice at the SEHSC
office at 570-988-3443.
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