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Transcript of Canada Task Force 2 Team Meeting Jan 10, 2012 - Sherwood Park Jan 16, 2012 - Calgary Jan 19, 2012 -...
Canada Task Force 2Team Meeting
Jan 10, 2012 - Sherwood ParkJan 16, 2012 - CalgaryJan 19, 2012 - Calgary
Agenda
• Introductions• Where we have been• Where we are now• Where we are going• Questions/Comments
Introductions
• Scott Cowan – Task Force Leader – (aka Task Force Manager)
• Toby Meyer – Program Administrator– (aka Task Force Guru)
2011 Highlights
• NASA Structural Collapse• SC Train the Trainer – Manitoba• Disaster Medical Course – (TEEX) Spring• K-9 Search Specialist – (TEEX) – Nov• Rope Rescue Technician• Boot Camp • 18 New Medics from AHS• ICS 200• ICS Train the Trainer• K-9 Train the Trainer Course • Disaster Medical Course – (TEEX) Fall• New equipment including 2nd Semi-Trailer• Deployments
Past Year Deployments
• Slave Lake (via AEMA & AHS)• Stampede Parade (via AHS & CPS)
– EMAT Trailer (AHS) and Rescue Standby (CPS)
• CFD Station #9 Evac. (via CEMA)
National Org. Chart
Operations Chief
PlanningChief
Logistics Chief
Fin/Admin Chief
Rescue Squad1 Leader +
Search Leader (1)
K9 UnitHandler + dog
Technical Search (1)
Medical Manager(1)
Technical Info Specialist
(1)
HM Specialist (1)
Structural Engineer (1)
Stores Specialist (1)
Mechanical Specialist
(1)
CommunicationsSpecialist
Safety Officer (1)
TF Management Day Shift only
HUSAR BRANCHTask Force Commander
Doctor(1)
Medic(1)
Medic(1)
Medic(1)
K9 UnitHandler + dog
Technical Search (1) Operations Organizational Structure
National HUSAR Team per 1- 12 hour ShiftFebruary 2011
INCIDENTOPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF
INCIDENT COMMAND(lead by local jurisdiction)
Notes:* if multiple TFs are deployed
Rdims 372769
Rescue Squad1 Leader +
National Deployment
• Based on 68 member team (2x34 member operational periods = 24hr operations)
• Each position requires 2-3 members deep for on-call coverage
• 136-204 team members total (plus Rear Party, TF Management etc.)
• Currently have 90 members with an additional 35 members in process
8
National Working Groups
• Medical– Chair + member
• Communications – Chair + member
• Equipment– Member
• Operations – Member
• K-9 – Member (2)
• Training – Member
New Equipment List / Gear Bags
• Need for standardization and full kit for all members
• Many members do not have all the gear needed for a deployment
• In consultation with John Cherweniuk, (with input from Chris Bentley, Graham Peers, Graham Busch, Jamie Hannaford)
• Reviewed our needs along with the experience of other Task Forces (Toronto TF3, Virginia TF1, etc.)
New Equipment List / Gear Bags
• Home Go Kit• HQ Go Kit• Day Bag• Long Duration Bag• Cold Weather Bag
New Equipment List / Gear Bags
• Home Go Kit– At home (passport,
immunization records, etc.)
• HQ Go Kit– Uniform at HQ ready
to be put on for deployment, training, events, etc.
New Equipment List / Gear Bags
• Day Bag– 12 hour duration– PPE– Basic survival– Bring to the site
New Equipment List / Gear Bags
• Long Duration Kit– Base Camp Bag– Toiletries– Extra Clothes– Bedding
New Equipment List / Gear Bags
• Cold Weather Kit– Taken as weather dictates– Gloves, Boots, Parka, etc.
New Equipment List / Gear Bags
• Full Kit– Standardized– All members
responsible for their kit to be in order
– No line ups at the uniform cache during a deployment
Warehouse Changes
• Main Floor
Warehouse Changes
• Upstairs – members gear storage
Safety Item
• Upstairs – warehouse overhead door
• Under no circumstances will members be allowed in the hazard area (orange lines) while the overhead door is open
• Leave door closed unless you are actively loading/unloading
Upcoming Training
• We would like to schedule courses ASAP• In order to know what Training Courses
are required:– we need to know - who has what already– you need to know - what is required for your
position
Minimum Qualifications
• Required training before being deployable• Differs for all positions• Time limit will be in place to become a
“Deployable Member”• Grace period for current members
Minimum Qualifications
D4H Updates Required
• https://tf2.ca.d4h.org• Please update your info• Look at qualifications and send us your certificates
Training
• NFPA 1006 – Technical Rescue– Structural Collapse, Rope Rescue,
• Awareness• Operations• Technician
Working Groups
• Get as many people involved as possible• Meeting in person or via Skype, etc.• Your opportunity to have input and to drive
the program forward• Can sign up for any group if interested• 2 year commitment
Working Groups
• Training – Course Development/Course Calendar/Instructor Organizing
• Health & Safety– P&P/Safety Equipment/Training
• Rescue– Equipment Maintenance/Training/Equipment Testing & Research
• K9 – Training/Recruitment
• Medical– Equipment Requirements/EMAT/Medical Cache Maintenance/Protocols/Training
• IT & Comms– Needs & Purchasing Plan/Training & Testing/Maintenance
• Exercises/INSARAG– Exercise Development/Planning/INSARAG
• Logistics– Equipment Maintenance & Repair/Maint. Schedules/Encasement/Cache Management/Training/Vehicles
• Search– Equipment Maintenance/Training/Equipment Testing & Research
• Planning (Engineers/HAZMAT/Info Techs)– Equipment Needs/Procedures
• Events– Marketing/Event Planning/Roadshows/Disaster Alley/etc
2012-2013 Funding
• Capital - $373,000 ($280,000 + $93,000)• Operating - $187,000 ($140,000 +
$47,000)• Total = $560,000
– JEPP – $420,000– Calgary Fire - $140,000
3-5 Year Purchasing Plan
• Creating a 3-5 year plan for purchasing– New Equipment forecasting– Replacement equipment life-cycling– Training plan, etc.
Disaster Medical Specialist Course
• Currently being developed for all of Canada – Russ Bubenko, Rob McKinley, Dave Bain, Tyler
Semmens – in consultation with the TF2 Physicians and the National
HUSAR Medical Group
Air Deployment Certification– by April 30, 2012
INSARAG Certification - 2013
• National Certification Exercise led by CAN-TF2
• September 2013• Gives us the ability to deploy
internationally
Questions / Comments