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Kansas Search and Rescue: Strengthening Regional Response and Coordination Efforts

Kansas Search and Rescue (KSAR) focuses on optimizing regional emergency response through enhanced training, coordination, and operational efficiency. Covering multiple regions, including Northwest, Northeast, and KC Metro, KSAR consists of various sponsoring and participating agencies committed to ensuring effective search and rescue operations. The initiative emphasizes maintaining up-to-date equipment databases, seeking funding opportunities, and enhancing partnerships among agencies. Key areas of improvement include mobilization procedures, equipment management, and standardized training for task forces statewide.

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Kansas Search and Rescue: Strengthening Regional Response and Coordination Efforts

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  1. Kansas Search & Rescue

  2. Kansas Homeland Security Regions Northwest North Central Northeast KC Metro Southwest South Central Southeast

  3. Sponsoring Agencies Topeka & Lawrence/Douglas Co. Hays Salina Leawood & CFD#2 • Responsibilities • Maintain Equipment/Personnel Databases • Coordinate Training & Response • Seek Funding Opportunities • Represent the Region on the KSARWG Garden City Newton & Wichita Parsons & Chanute

  4. Participating Agencies Topeka, Lawrence/Douglas Co., Mission TWP, Manhattan Hays, Ellis Co., Ellis Co. EMS CFD#2 Leawood Shawnee Olathe JC ECC JC Med-Act Leavenworth LVCO Dist. #1 Salina Wichita, Newton, Hutchinson, Winfield, Sedgwick Co. FD#1, Great Bend Garden City, Dodge City Chanute, Parsons, Labette Co. EMS

  5. Regional Search & Rescue Task Forces KSTF7 (NW) Type I SC Search Squad KSTF 2 (NE) Type II USAR Task Force KSTF8 (NC) 1 - Type I SC Search Squad 1 – Type I SC Rescue Squad KSTF 3 (KC) Type II USAR Task Force KSTF 1 @ Crisis City – Type 1 USAR Task Force (Proposed) KSTF 6 (SW) 1 - Type I SC Search Squad 1 - Type I SC Rescue Squad KSTF 5 (SC) Type II USAR Task Force KSTF 4 (SE) Type II USAR Task Force

  6. Type 2 USAR Task Force (34)

  7. Type 1 Search Squad & Type 1 Rescue Squad (14)

  8. Type 1 Search/Rescue Squad (8) * Depending on the incident, this squad may require one (1) Structure Specialist (Engineer), and two (2) Type 1 Canine SAR teams (1 dog/1 handler) to assist with SAR operations.

  9. Type II SW/Flood Task Force (14 Technicians & 2 fueled boats)

  10. Type III SW/Flood Squad (5 Technicians & 1 fueled boat)

  11. Simulated Building Collapse Crisis City – Salina, Kansas June 22-23, 2009

  12. 194 Participants 37 Participating Agencies 14 Victim/Role Players 20 Controller/Evaluators 11 Observers

  13. Strengths Cooperation Positive Attitude Enhanced Partnerships Overall Ability to Manage a Major Collapse Incident No Significant Injuries

  14. Areas for Improvement • Notification & Activation Procedures • Mobilization Procedures • Equipment/Transportation Methods • Medical Evaluation/Monitoring • Accountability/Identification Systems • Standardized Gear to Identify Task Force Personnel • Enhance Capabilities to Ensure 72 hour Sustainability (BoO)

  15. Areas for Improvement (Continued) TF Organizational Structure – Positions Position Specific Training Communications Additional Planning & Training K9 Operations Structure Specialists Heavy Equipment Incident Management Teams

  16. Current Initiatives Ongoing Equipment Purchases Resource Management Database KSAR Website Application/Credentialing Process Standardized Task Force Uniform Training SCT Refresher Position Specific

  17. KSAR Response Plan ksimt.org Questions?

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