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