Safety Specialist
The Task Force Team Safety Officer is responsible for monitoring and assessing the safety aspects of the Task Force Team during incident operations. The Safety Officer reports directly to the Task Force Team Leader.
The Safety Specialist is responsible for:
- Searching structures in US&R environments or other locations indicated in the mission assignment using appropriate technical search equipment and techniques.
- Documenting locations of alerts and, if possible, triaging the status of victims for rescue.
- Adhering to all safety procedures
- Cooperating with and assisting other search and rescue resources.
- Accountability, maintenance, and minor repairs for all issued equipment
- Performing additional tasks or duties as assigned during a mission.
