National Urban Search Rescue Response System Canine Search
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Orientation 1
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Welcome 2
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Introductions – IC n Hosting Task Force members n Chief Evaluator 3
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Introductions – Chief Evaluators - Shadows - Handlers 4
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Test Dog 5
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Primary Objectives n. To conduct the evaluation safely n. To certify and re-certify qualified teams 6
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Secondary Objectives n To provide feedback to Handlers and Task Forces n To provide an opportunity for networking n To provide an opportunity for peer review 7
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Paperwork n Score sheets n Cover sheets 8
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Briefing n Emergency contact numbers n Weather Prediction n Communications n Media - PIO n Transportation/Staging n Safety Plan 9
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Briefing (continued) n EAP n Required paperwork (releases, etc) n Medical Services (human & canine) n K 9 exercise area n Additional information/Questions 10
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Schedule n Breakfast plan n Start time n Rotation schedule n Lunch plan n Time/Place for debrief 11
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation (Insert aerial photo/map of site) n May Include: l Parking l Staging l Relief areas l Piles l Hazard/unsafe areas 12
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Terms n Abuse - Physical or psychological maltreatment of the canine n Aggression - An attempted or actual unprovoked attack on another canine or person n Canine Care & Safety - Includes appropriate vet check, hydration, stripping of vest and collar while searching. 13
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National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Terms (continued) n Control of Canine - While remaining in the specified search area (according to the site parameters), the handler is able to recall and/or halt the canine if the canine enters predetermined, site-specific unsafe areas. n False Alert - Any area incorrectly identified by the handler as a live victim 15
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Terms (continued) n PPE - Helmet, gloves, long pants/long sleeves, safety toe/steel shank boots. Handler must also have eye protection and knee pads. n Repetitive Barking - Three (3) barks at the same victim that may be interspersed with digging, scratching or any other attempt to get to the victim. Canine may reposition itself while alerting at the victim location. 16
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Site Criteria – Full Access Site is completely accessible to handler and canine. 17
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Site Objectives – Full Access The objective of the full access pile is to test how the handler and canine work as a team when the opportunity to work in close proximity is offered and the canine can be in the handler’s view at all times. 18
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Site Criteria – Limited Access The handler will remain at the starting point. Upon an alert, handler may access rubble to mark it. The handler must stay within a 5 ft radius of this mark or return to start while canine continues to search. 19
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Site Objectives – Limited Access The primary objective of the limited access pile is to test the canine’s ability to search and alert out of sight of the handler, enabling the handler to pinpoint. To accomplish this, the location of the victim will be chosen so that when the dog alerts, the dog and handler cannot see each other. 20
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National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Required Skills n No violation of ground rules n No false alerts n No more than one missed victim l At least one victim must be found with handler at starting point on Ltd Access pile l 4 to 6 victims total on test n Team locates victims on each site within 20 minute search period 23
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Required Skills (continued) n Canine indicates with at least 3 barks n Handler identifies area of canine’s indication 24
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Additional Skills n Site Assessment/Initial search plan n Flagging/marking indication location n Search/victim markings n Site sketch/map n Debrief/recommendations 25
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Site Assessment/Search Plan n Based on the scenario given at this briefing n During the 5 minutes, handler will introduce himself, brief the “STM” as to how his canine operates, determine his access, safe areas, hazards and give search strategy 26
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Flagging/Marking n Handler must mark where canine indicated live human scent n May mark high and low if indication is not in a visible place n A flag laid is a flag played, there are no take-backs 27
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation FEMA US&R Marking Systems Search Markings Victim Markings 28
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Search Markings n Upon entry with TF ID, time & date PA-TF 1 18 SEP 00 1330 PA-TF 1 18 SEP 00 1800 RATS 8 L 3 D n Upon exit with date, time, hazards and victims n Incomplete search 29
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Victim Markings CA- TF 2 V 5’ n Indicates potential victim location, arrow may be used to pinpoint location, add distance on arrow CA- TF 2 V 2 n Circle around “V” indicates confirmed live victim. If more than one, mark number under V 30
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Victim Markings (continued) CA- TF 2 V 2 n Line through “V” indicates confirmed deceased victim. If more than one, victim, mark total number under V CA- TF 2 V 2 n Cross out marking when victim is removed 31
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Mapping 32
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Mapping - Full Access n Name / TF / date / time n Alerts and means to identify them (i. e. , distance form perimeter, compass reading, GPS coordinates) n Wind direction n Basic shape split into quadrants 33
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Mapping - Full Access (continued) n Areas of interest and/or not covered n Hazards n Search / Victim markings n Prominent features / landmarks n Compass orientation (North arrow) 34
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National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Debrief n Explain map n Give follow-up recommendations outside of search time to include additional resources (i. e. , canine, tech search) and prioritize search areas 39
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Updates n System Updates n Evaluation Updates 40
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation US&R Code of Conduct n Respect the value of life and the welfare of victims n Demonstrate respect for public and private property n Be aware of cultural issues including race, religion, gender and nationality n Follow Chain of Command 41
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation US&R Code of Conduct (continued) n Abide by all DHS/FEMA regulations and AHJ law enforcement practices including the handling of sensitive information n Not possess or use any type of firearms n Follow DHS/FEMA direction regarding dress code and personal protective equipment n Not possess or use alcohol or illegal drugs 42
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation US&R Code of Conduct (continued) n Procure equipment through appropriate channels n Not steal n Not accept gratuities n Not take personal advantage of any situation and/or opportunity that arises. n Demonstrate respect for other assigned personnel 43
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Questions? 44
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Safety Briefing/Scenario n As given by IC 45
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluator Meeting n Chief Evaluator, Shadow Evaluator Mentor, & Evaluators 46
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Good Luck! 47
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