Transcript Task Force Leaders' Course M3 U3

Unit 1:
Welcome/Introduction
Disaster History
Kansas USAR Resources
Course Logistics
Instructors – contact information
 Nameplate
 Facility Orientation
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 Shelter
 Evacuation rally point
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Restrooms
Handouts
 Electronic materials
Ground Rules
Sign In Sheet
 Lunch and Breaks
 Attendance
 Electronic Devices
 Participation
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Participant Introductions
Name and agency
 TF position (s)
 Disaster/deployment experience
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Seminar Goal
Upon completion of this seminar, participants
should have a clear understanding of the
roles and responsibilities associated with
managing a regional search & rescue task
force.
The course includes lecture, group discussions
and activities, all of which are intended to
reinforce critical learning points. However, it
is up to each of you to continue your ongoing
learning and professional development.
Objectives
Review the roles and responsibilities of Task
Force management personnel.
 Practice skills associated with TF
management activities, specifically the use of
required forms and other resources.
 Describe the task force organizational
structure and the function of each
component.
 Review the interface between incident
management components such as an IST,
IMT, or IC and the task force.
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Objectives (cont)
Review mobilization and demobilization
activities and considerations.
 Review issues related to task force safety and
security.
 Discuss tactical considerations for task force
operations.
 Review brief history of recent disasters in
Kansas.
 Review other USAR resources in Kansas.
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Greensburg Tornado (13)
May 2007
Other significant state and regional events have
continued to emphasize the importance of a
coordinated response system.
Chapman (1)/Manhattan/Soldier (1)
Tornadoes – June 2008
SE Kansas Floods – June 2007
Reading Tornado (1)
May 2011
Ft. Leavenworth
Building Collapse
August 2011
Harveyville Tornado (1)
February 2012
Wichita Tornado
April 2012
Grain Elevators
Atchison (6) – October 2011
Russell (2)
June 2010
Joplin Tornado (161)
May 2011
Plaza Towers
Elementary (7)
Moore Tornado (24)
May 2013
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Kansas National Guard
 73rd Civil Support Team
(CST)
○ Forbes Field, Topeka, KS
 Immediate
Response Force
(IRF)
 IC Information &
Fact Sheet
Other Resources
in Kansas
KSNG Assets in Salina
PARATECH® TRENCH
RESCUE SMT
PARATECH® COLLAPSE
RESCUE SMT
SCOTT® LIGHT & AIR
TRAILER
Crisis City
Assets
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2 DRASH Tents
Backhoe & Skid Loader
ATVs
Gooseneck Trailer with
assorted equipment &
tools – Salina FD
Paratech Lt. USAR Kit
Kansas Fire & Rescue Training
Institute (KFRTI)
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BRT – “Big Red Toolbox”
 Fully Equipped with a Type 3 Heavy USAR cache
 Deployable through KFRTI from Lawrence, Kansas
 Water rescue trailer
Other Available Assets
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KDOT Communications on Wheels (COW)
GIS Public Info / Geospatial (PIGI)
Regional IMT Trailers
County Incident Mgt. Trailers & Tents
Comfort Trailer – NE Region