![]() We have two primary units – Rogue Valley Search and Rescue (including ESAT – dive team) and Prospect Search and Rescue. Currently Jackson County Sheriff’s SAR stands at 140 members strong. If you are interested in joining an existing Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, you should contact the US&R Task Force in your state or your state or local emergency management office.In 1976, Search and Rescue response became a State mandated responsibility of the Sheriff’s Office. Local fire departments, emergency management, and local and state law enforcement are the first to arrive at the scene and begin rescue.įollowing a disaster, the local emergency manager may request assistance from the state/territory if response requirements are beyond the capabilities of the state or territory, federal assistance may be requested. Search and rescue team professional#Water rescue specialists are trained to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006 standard: Professional Qualifications of the Technical Rescuer.ĭisaster response is locally executed, state/territory managed and federally supported.Task forces have four 16-foot, flat bottom Jon boats, two inflatable rescue boats, outboard motors and personal protective equipment.These teams work alongside local rescuers to help reach and recover survivors (and their household pets and/or companion animals) trapped by flood waters. These self-sufficient teams can be deployed as a Water Rescue Mission Ready Package. ![]()
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