Summary of position expectations
- Coordinating the packaging, transport, distribution and maintenance of the task force equipment cache prior to, during, and subsequent to mission assignments
- Coordinating with military and/or civilian officials for transportation needs, sleeping arrangements, and food
- Procuring equipment as directed by the Logistics Team Manager
- Ensuring accountability and security of the task force equipment cache
- Maintaining accurate and timely records and reports
- Adhering to all safety procedures
- Maintaining and repairing the task force equipment cache
- Assisting with over-all management of task force facilities and fleet
- Coordinating and directing support specialists
- Performing additional tasks or duties as assigned
Requirements
- Physical Training Walk: Members must be able to walk 2 miles within 40 minutes carrying a thirty-pound pack (tested annually)
- Medical Clearance: Members must be cleared by Medical Staff (renew every 3 years)
Required General Training
Complete prior to application (no cost):
Complete once accepted to the team (cost covered by Task Force):
- Water Rescue Awareness
- FEMA National US&R Response System Orientation – Computer-Based Portion
- Blood-Borne Pathogen Training
- Critical Incident Stress Awareness
- CPR License (renew as needed)
- Confined Space Search and Rescue Awareness
- Structural Collapse Search and Rescue Awareness
Complete during New Member Orientation (cost covered by Task Force):
- FEMA National US&R Response System Orientation- instructor-Led
- First Responder Operations Level for Hazardous Materials (renew annually)
- Respiratory Protection Training and Fit Test (renew annually)
- FEMA US&R Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment – Instructor-Led
Paperwork Requirements
After acceptance onto the Task Force, you will need to have the following documents on file:
- Memorandum of Understanding (renew every 3 years)
- Application for Federal Employment
- Immunization Record
- Signed Code of Conduct
- FEMA Transmittal
- FEMA Affidavit
- TEEX General Release
Required Position-Specific Training
- FEMA US&R GPS Awareness Level
- FEMA US&R Logistics Team Training
- Forklift training as established by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178
- DOT Hazardous Materials Handler/Packer/Labeler as established by 49 CFR, Part 172.704
Annual Training Requirements
- Either an Operational Readiness Exercise (3 days) or a Mobilization Exercise (2 days)
- 1 Regional Training (1 day)
- Skill Set/Work Days (at least 12 days)
Training Recommendations
- Ordering Manager
- Receiving and Distribution Manager
- Base Camp Manager
- Equipment Manager
- Security Manager
- Certifying Official for Transportation Requirements and Regulations – Air and Ground in accordance with the following documents:
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
- Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 24-204
- Swiftwater Rescue Levels I&II
- Wide Area Search
- MGT-314 (If pursuing a leadership role)
- ICS-300 and ICS-400 (If pursuing a leadership role)
Financial Requirement / Deployment Equipment List
Uniform items and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are provided by the Task Force, items not provided include:
- Belt
- US&R Boots
- Sleeping clothes, Undergarments, and socks
- Swimmer’s towel and small towel
- Hygiene kit/Toiletries
The following items are optional for personal protection or comfort:
- Additional bedding options for comfort
- Wet wipes
- Personal Hand Tools
- Other items as desired