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Mission Ready Groups

SARVAC has organized its HWF capabilities into packages of skills, resources, and equipment, which are deployable on short notice and are known as Mission Ready Groups (MRG).

MRGs are modularized capabilities providing designated functions while operating within the Mission Team, and whose numbers can be scaled according to the size and complexity of the incident.

MRGs are composed of HWF Responders from across Canada who are trained, organized, equipped, and can be mobilized to provide specific mission support in response to a request from an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). 

Each MRG has their own mission function, personnel makeup, and equipment needs.

Search, Rescue and Recovery (SAR)

Provides search, rescue and recovery support to the AHJ and MIST. Trained and equipped to perform systematic searches, rescues and recoveries, over wide areas and in all environments (wilderness, urban, shoreline, nighttime). Use established strategies and procedures to find: survivors, provide for their initial medical care, deliver them to safety, and/or; victims. Able to work in hazardous environments. Functions competently within an ICS organizational structure as part of a team.

First Aid

Provide basic First Aid support to the AHJ and MIST. Address medical issues in the field appropriately, if ready access to 911 or EMS is delayed, disrupted or unavailable. Assist with moving victim(s) away from danger towards shelter/triage. Assist EMS with mass casualty triage and treatment. Document victims’ and related incident details. Able to work in hazardous environments. Functions competently within an ICS organizational structure as part of a team.

Incident Management

Provide personnel to support the AHJ or MIST, including general administrative duties (ordering, correspondence, flow of information). Oversee the command and coordination of modular taskings depending on the incident’s size and complexity. Able to work in hazardous environments. Functions competently within an ICS organizational structure as part of a team.

Communications

Provides operational communications support to the AHJ and MIST. Supports the accurate and timely transfer of information among search teams, the AHJ and reception centers, using 2 way radios, ham radios, satellite and cell phones, or verbally. Documents and files communications as required. Responsible for radio maintenance and oversight. Able to work in hazardous environments. Functions competently within an ICS organizational structure as part of a team.

Geomatics

Provide geomatics support to the AHJ and MIST. Proficiently uses maps and GPS to safely and effectively navigate, orientate and relay accurate coordinates during a mission. Utilizes digital mapping software to gather field team GPS data and plot on maps, including post incident hazards (downed power lines, fires, gas leaks), survivors and victims. Assists Incident Command Planning Section with focusing the correct rescue resource to the appropriate locations. Able to work in hazardous environments. Functions competently within an ICS organizational structure as part of a team.

Logistics

Provide Logistics support to the AHJ and MIST. Assist with: personnel, equipment, tools and supply management; the set up and maintenance of incident facilities and communications; facilitate the delivery of food, water and medical services for personnel, and; provide transportation services. Able to work in hazardous environments. Functions competently within an ICS organizational structure as part of a team.

Wellness Checks

Performs wellness checks of vulnerable populations in support of the AHJ and MIST. Makes brief house-to-house or building visits, assesses the wellbeing of residents and ensures that they have sufficient food, medication and basic necessities. Information is documented in a wellness screening form. Distributes evacuation orders when necessary. Assist with evacuations as needed, or alerts AHJ to arrange for emergency assistance or transport; confirms the evacuation of any resident(s). Able to work in hazardous environments. Functions competently within an ICS organizational structure as part of a team.

Traffic

Provide Safety and Traffic Management support to the AHJ and MIST/MIMT. Provides access control to damaged buildings, road closures and hazardous areas. Deters criminal activity at damaged/vacated properties, or storage areas containing humanitarian relief supplies. Maintains orderly traffic flow at intersections with nonfunctional traffic lights, along detours, and away from damaged areas or impassable roads; maintains clear passageways for emergency vehicles. Remains compliant with local, provincial/territorial, and federal regulations. Able to work in hazardous areas. Functions competently within an ICS organizational structure as part of a team.

General Labour

Performs general labour tasks (cleaning up debris, filling sandbags) in support of the AHJ and MIST. Able to work in hazardous environments. Functions competently within an ICS organizational structure as part of a team.

HWF Mission Ready Group: General Labour Support

Overall Function

Performs general labour tasks (cleaning up debris, filling sandbags) in support of the AHJ.

Able to work in hazardous environments.

Functions competently within an ICS organizational structure as part of a team.
COMPOSITION & ORDERING SPECIFICATIONS
 1 MRG Supervisor
3 Strike Team Leaders
15 HWF Responders
1 Medical Aid Attendant
Re-supply and support for the MRG as per the service agreement with the requesting agency

CAPABILITIES:

COMPONENT
METRIC
DETAILS
SPECIFICS

Personnel

MRG Supervisor

1 MRG Supervisor

Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Team Leader as a minimum

Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a SAR Manager recommended.

Has completed ICS 200 training; ICS 300 is recommended.

Personnel

Team Leadership

3 Strike Team Leaders

 Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Team Leader as a minimum. Has completed ICS 100 training; ICS 200 is recommended.

Personnel

Support to the MRG only

1 Medical Aid Attendant

 Has a valid, 80-120 hour, CSA Standard Z1210-17 Advanced First Aid course.

Personnel

Response

15 HWF Responders

All personnel have the following knowledge, skills and competencies:

  • Meet the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Searcher.
  • Have completed ICS 100 training.
  • Have a valid, minimum 16 hour, CSA Standard Z1210-17 First Aid CPR C & AED course.
  • Undergone vulnerable person’s checks.
  • Proficient 2 way radio and GPS skills.
  • Uniformed, dressed and equipped for any weather, terrain and hazards.
  • Take precautions to ensure the safety of themselves, their team and victims.
  • Have an awareness of CISM.
Vehicle

Transportation

Vehicle(s) capable of transporting personnel, equipment and supplies.

 4 suitable vehicles capable of carrying 6 persons such as crew cab Pickups or van, fuel cards (est. 3500 liters of fuel per week)

Equipment

Materials and Supplies (based on 20 responders for a 7 day deployment)

Self-sustaining for 12 hours to include personal protective equipment (PPE), food, water, and fuel. Basic communications and navigation equipment (cell phones, 2 way radios, GPS); extra batteries. First Aid kit containing essential supplies. Tools and equipment for the task at hand.

Accommodations:

1 x Zumro 10ft x 10ft tent
10 x North Face VE25 2-person tent
Sleeping system for 20 responders
4 x portable toilet; 4 x portable shower.

Sustenance: Per diem or 420 boxes of MREs, 5 x portable stoves, 5 x large pots; 1680 x 500ml water bottles (or water purification system). Estimate 10 liters of cooking fuel per week.

Additional Equipment:
20 Responder Ready kits
3 x Team communication package (1 Strike Team Leader + 5 Responders)
2 x MRG Communication package (supervisor and medical aid)
1 x vehicle communication package (mobile node), mobile repeater, satellite communication, communication interoperability systems

 

HWF Mission Ready Group: Wellness Checks Support

Overall Function

Performs wellness checks of vulnerable populations in support of the AHJ.

Makes brief house-to-house or building visits, assesses the wellbeing of residents and ensures that they have sufficient food, medication and basic necessities.

Information is documented in a wellness screening form.

Distributes evacuation orders when necessary.

Assist with evacuations as needed, or alerts AHJ to arrange for emergency assistance or transport; confirms the evacuation of any resident(s).

Able to work in hazardous environments.

Functions competently within an ICS organizational structure as part of a team.
COMPOSITION & ORDERING SPECIFICATIONS
 1 MRG Supervisor
3 Strike Team Leaders
15 HWF Responders
1 Medical Aid Attendant
Re-supply and support for the MRG as per the service agreement with the requesting agency.

CAPABILITIES:

COMPONENT
METRIC
DETAILS
SPECIFICS

Personnel

MRG Supervisor

1 MRG Supervisor

Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Team Leader as a minimum

Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a SAR Manager recommended.

Has completed ICS 200 training; ICS 300 is recommended

Personnel

Team Leadership

3 Strike Team Leaders

 Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Team Leader as a minimum. Has completed ICS 100 training; ICS 200 is recommended.

Personnel

Support to the MRG only

1 Medical Aid Attendant

 Has a valid, 80-120 hour, CSA Standard Z1210-17 Advanced First Aid course.

Personnel

Response

15 HWF Responders

All personnel have the following knowledge, skills and compentencies:

  • Meet the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Searcher.
  • Have completed ICS 100 training.
  • Have a valid, minimum 16 hour, CSA Standard Z1210-17 First Aid CPR C & AED course.
  • Undergone vulnerable person’s checks.
  • Proficient 2 way radio and GPS skills.
  • Uniformed, dressed and equipped for any weather, terrain and hazards.
  • Take precautions to ensure the safety of themselves, their team and victims.
  • Have an awareness of CISM.
Vehicle Transportation Vehicle(s) capable of transporting personnel, equipment and suppplies. 4 suitable vehicles capable of carrying 6 persons such as crew cab Pickups or van, fuel cards (est. 5600 liters of fuel per week)

Equipment

Materials and Supplies (based on 20 responders for a 7 day deployment)

Self-sustaining for 12 hours to include personal protective equipment (PPE), food, water, and fuel. Basic communications and navigation equipment (cell phones, 2 way radios, GPS); extra batteries. First Aid kit containing essential supplies. Wellness screening forms, pens.

Accommodations:

1 x Zumro 10ft x 10ft tent
10 x North Face VE25 2-person tent
Sleeping system for 20 responders
4 x portable toilet; 4 x portable shower.

Sustenance: Per diem or 420 boxes of MREs, 5 x portable stoves, 5 x large pots; 1680 x 500ml water bottles (or water purification system). Estimate 10 liters of cooking fuel per week.

Additional Equipment:
20 Responder Ready kits
3 x Team communication package (1 Strike Team Leader + 5 Responders)
2 x MRG Communication package (supervisor and medical aid)
1 x vehicle communication package (mobile node), mobile repeater, satellite communication, communication interoperability systems

 

HWF Mission Ready Group: Safety and Traffic Management Support

Overall Function

Provide Safety and Traffic Management support to the AHJ.

Provides access control to damaged buildings, road closures and hazardous areas.

Deters criminal activity at damaged/vacated properties, or storage areas containing humanitarian relief supplies.

Maintains orderly traffic flow at intersections with nonfunctional traffic lights, along detours, and away from damaged areas or impassable roads; maintains clear passageways for emergency vehicles.

Remains compliant with local, provincial/territorial, and federal regulations.

Able to work in hazardous areas.

Functions competently within an ICS organizational structure as part of a team.
COMPOSITION & ORDERING SPECIFICATIONS
 1 MRG Supervisor
3 Strike Team Leaders
15 HWF Responders
1 Medical Aid Attendant
Re-supply and support for the MRG as per the service agreement with the requesting agency.

CAPABILITIES:

COMPONENT
METRIC
DETAILS
SPECIFICS

Personnel

MRG Supervisor

1 MRG Supervisor

Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Team Leader as a minimum

Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a SAR Manager recommended.

Has completed ICS 200 training; ICS 300 is recommended.

Personnel

Team Leadership

3 Strike Team Leaders

 Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Team Leader as a minimum. Has completed ICS 100 training; ICS 200 is recommended.

Personnel

Support to the MRG only

1 Medical Aid Attendamt

 Has a valid, 80-120 hour, CSA Standard Z1210-17 Advanced First Aid course.

Personnel

Response

15 HWF Responders

All personnel have the following knowledge, skills and compentencies:

  • Meet the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Searcher.
  • Have completed ICS 100 training.
  • Have a valid, minimum 16 hour, CSA Standard Z1210-17 First Aid CPR C & AED course.
  • Have completed provincial/territorial approved flag training.
  • Undergone vulnerable person’s checks.
  • Proficient 2 way radio and GPS skills.
  • Uniformed, dressed and equipped for any weather, terrain and hazards.
  • Take precautions to ensure the safety of themselves, their team and victims.
  • Have an awareness of CISM.
Vehicle Transportation Vehicle(s) capable of transporting personnel, equipment and suppplies. 4 suitable vehicles capable of carrying 6 persons such as crew cab Pickups or van, fuel cards (est. 3500 liters of fuel per week).

Equipment

Materials and Supplies (based on 20 responders for a 7 day deployment)

Self-sustaining for 12 hours to include personal protective equipment (PPE), food, water, and fuel. Basic communications and navigation equipment (cell phones, 2 way radios, GPS); extra batteries. First Aid kit containing essential supplies. Traffic direction equipment.

Accommodations:

1 x Zumro 10ft x 10ft tent
10 x North Face VE25 2-person tent
Sleeping system for 20 responders
4 x portable toilet; 4 x portable shower.

Sustenance: Per diem or 420 boxes of MREs, 5 x portable stoves, 5 x large pots; 1680 x 500ml water bottles (or water purification system). Estimate 10 liters of cooking fuel per week.

Additional Equipment:
20 Responder Ready kits
3 x Team communication package (1 Strike Team Leader + 5 Responders)
2 x MRG Communication package (supervisor and medical aid)
1 x vehicle communication package (mobile node), mobile repeater, satellite communication, communication interoperability systems

 

HWF Mission Ready Group: Geomatics Support

Overall Function

Provide geomatics support to the AHJ.

Proficiently uses maps and GPS to safely and effectively navigate, orientate and relay accurate coordinates during a mission. Utilises digital mapping software to gather field team GPS data and plot on maps, including post incident hazards (downed power lines, fires, gas leaks), survivors and victims.

Assists Incident Command Planning Section with focusing the correct rescue resource to the appropriate locations.

Able to work in hazardous environments.

Functions competently within an ICS organizational structure as part of a team.
COMPOSITION & ORDERING SPECIFICATIONS
 1 MRG Supervisor
2  Strike Team Leaders
6 HWF Responders
1 Medical Aid Attendant
Re-supply and support for the MRG as per the service agreement with the requesting agency.

CAPABILITIES:

COMPONENT
METRIC
DETAILS
SPECIFICS

Personnel

MRG Supervisor

1 MRG Supervisor

Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Team Leader as a minimum

Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a SAR Manager recommended

Has completed ICS 200 training; ICS 300 is recommended.

Personnel

Team Leadership

3 Strike Team Leaders

 Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Team Leader as a minimum. Has completed ICS 100 training; ICS 200 is recommended.

Personnel

Response

9 HWF Responders

All personnel have the following knowledge, skills and competencies:

  • Meet the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Searcher.
  • Have completed ICS 100 training.
  • Have a valid, minimum 16 hour, CSA Standard Z1210-17 First Aid CPR C & AED course.
  • Undergone vulnerable person’s checks.
  • Proficient 2 way radio and GPS skills.
  • Uniformed, dressed and equipped for any weather, terrain and hazards.
  • Take precautions to ensure the safety of themselves, their team and victims.
  • Have an awareness of CISM.
Vehicle Transportation Vehicle(s) capable of transporting personnel, equipment and suppplies. 2 suitable vehicles capable of carrying 6 persons such as crew cab Pickups or van, fuel cards (est. 2100 liters of fuel per week).

Equipment

Materials and Supplies (based on 9 responders for a 7 day deployment)

Self-sustaining for 12 hours to include personal protective equipment (PPE), food, water, and fuel. Basic communications and navigation equipment (cell phones, 2 way radios, GPS); extra batteries. First Aid kit containing essential supplies.

Accommodations:

1 x Zumro 10ft x 10ft tent
3 x North Face VE25 2-person tent
Sleeping system for 9 responders
2 x portable toilet; 2 x portable shower.

Sustenance: Per diem or 210 boxes of MREs, 3 x portable stoves, 3 x large pots; 840 x 500ml water bottles (or water purification system). Estimate 5 liters of cooking fuel per week.

Additional Equipment:
9 Responder Ready kits
2 x Team communication package (2 Strike Team Leaders + 3 Responders)
1 x MRG Communication package (supervisor)
1 x vehicle communication package (mobile node), mobile repeater, satellite communication, communication interoperability systems.

HWF Mission Ready Group: First Aid Support

Overall Function

Provide basic First Aid support to the AHJ.

Address medical issues in the field appropriately, if ready access to 911 or EMS is delayed, disrupted or unavailable.

Assist with moving victim(s) away from danger towards shelter/triage.

Assist EMS with mass casualty triage and treatment.

Document victims’ and related incident details.

Able to work in hazardous environments.

Functions competently within an ICS organizational structure as part of a team.
COMPOSITION & ORDERING SPECIFICATIONS
 1 MRG Supervisor
3 Strike Team Leaders
15 HWF Responders
1 Medical Aid Attendant
Re-supply and support for the MRG as per the service agreement with the requesting agency.

CAPABILITIES:

COMPONENT
METRIC
DETAILS
SPECIFICS

Personnel

MRG Supervisor

1 MRG Supervisor

Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Team Leader as a minimum.

Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a SAR Manager recommended.

Has completed ICS 200 training; ICS 300 is recommended.

Personnel

Team Leadership

3 Strike Team Leaders

Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Team Leader as a minimum. Has completed ICS 100 training; ICS 200 is recommended.

Recommended having a valid, 80-120 hour, CSA Standard Z1210-17 Advanced First Aid course.

Personnel

Support to the MRG only

1 Medical Aid Attendant

 Has a valid, 80-120 hour, CSA Standard Z1210-17 Advanced First Aid course.

Personnel

Response

15 HWF Responders

All personnel have the following knowledge, skills and compentencies:

  • Meet the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Searcher.
  • Have completed ICS 100 training.
  • Have a valid, minimum 16 hour, CSA Standard Z1210-17 First Aid CPR C & AED course.
  • Undergone vulnerable person’s checks.
  • Proficient with 2 way radio and GPS skills.
  • Uniformed, dressed and equipped for any weather, terrain and hazards.
  • Take precautions to ensure the safety of themselves, their team and victims.
  • Have an awareness of CISM.
Vehicle Transportation Vehicle(s) capable of transporting personnel, equipment and suppplies. 4 suitable vehicles capable of carrying 6 persons such as crew cab Pickups or van, fuel cards (est. 5600 liters of fuel per week)

Equipment

Materials and Supplies (based on 20 responders for a 7 day deployment)

Self-sustaining for 12 hours to include personal protective equipment (PPE), food, water, and fuel. Basic communications and navigation equipment (cell phones, 2 way radios, GPS); extra batteries. First Aid kit containing essential supplies. Medical documentation forms, pens.

Accommodations:

1 x Zumro 10ft x 10ft tent
10 x North Face VE25 2-person tent
Sleeping system for 20 responders
4 x portable toilet; 4 x portable shower.

Sustenance: Per diem or 420 boxes of MREs, 5 x portable stoves, 5 x large pots; 1680 x 500ml water bottles (or water purification system). Estimate 10 liters of cooking fuel per week.

Additional Equipment:
20 Responder Ready kits
3 x Team communication package (1 Strike Team Leader + 5 Responders)
2 x MRG Communication package (supervisor and medical aid)
1 x vehicle communication package (mobile node), mobile repeater, satellite communication, communication interoperability systems.

HWF Mission Ready Group: Operational Communications Support

Overall Function

Provides operational communications support to the AHJ.

Supports the accurate and timely transfer of information among search teams, the AHJ and reception centers, using 2 way radios, ham radios, satellite and cell phones, or verbally.

Documents and files communications as required.

Responsible for radio maintenance and oversight.

Able to work in hazardous environments.

Functions competently within an ICS organizational structure as part of a team.
COMPOSITION & ORDERING SPECIFICATIONS
 1 MRG Supervisor
2  StrikeTeam Leaders
6 HWF Responders
Re-supply and support for the MRG as per the service agreement with the requesting agency.

CAPABILITIES:

COMPONENT
METRIC
DETAILS
SPECIFICS

Personnel

MRG Supervisor

1 MRG Supervisor

Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Team Leader as a minimum

Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a SAR Manager recommended.

Has completed ICS 200 training; ICS 300 is recommended.

Personnel

Team Leadership

2 Strike Team Leaders

 Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Team Leader as a minimum. Has completed ICS 100 training; ICS 200 is recommended.
Personnel Response 6 HWF Responders All personnel have the following knowledge, skills and competencies:
• Meet the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Searcher.
• Have completed ICS 100 training.
• Have a valid, minimum 16 hour, CSA Standard Z1210-17 First Aid CPR C & AED course.
• Undergone vulnerable person’s checks.
• Proficient with 2 way radio and GPS skills.
• Uniformed, dressed and equipped for any weather, terrain and hazards.
• Take precautions to ensure the safety of themselves, their team and victims.
• Have an awareness of CISM.

Vehicle

Transportation

Vehicle(s) capable of transporting personnel, equipment and supplies

2 suitable vehicles capable of carrying 6 persons such as crew cab Pickups or van, fuel cards (est. 2100 liters of fuel per week)
    Equipment Materials and Supplies (based on 9 responders for a 7 day deployment) Self-sustaining for 12 hours to include personal protective equipment (PPE), food, water, and fuel. Basic communications and navigation equipment (cell phones, 2 way radios, GPS); extra batteries, paper and pens. First Aid kit containing essential supplies.

    Accommodations:

    1 x Zumro 10ft x 10ft tent
    3 x North Face VE25 2-person tent
    Sleeping system for 9 responders
    2 x portable toilet; 2 x portable shower.

    Sustenance: Per diem or 210 boxes of MREs, 3 x portable stoves, 3 x large pots; 840 x 500ml water bottles (or water purification system). Estimate 5 liters of cooking fuel per week.

    Additional Equipment:
    9 Responder Ready kits
    2 x Team communication package (2 Strike Team Leaders + 3 Responders)
    1 x MRG Communication package (supervisor)
    1 x vehicle communication package (mobile node),     mobile repeater, satellite communication, communication interoperability systems.

    HWF Mission Ready Group: Logistics Support

    Overall Function

    Provide Logistics support to the AHJ.

    Assist with: personnel, equipment, tools and supply management; the set up and maintenance of incident facilities and communications; facilitate the delivery of food, water and medical services for personnel, and; provide transportation services.

    Able to work in hazardous environments.

    Functions competently within an ICS organizational structure as part of a team.
    COMPOSITION & ORDERING SPECIFICATIONS
    		 1 MRG Supervisor
    3 Strike Team Leaders
    15 HWF Responders
    1 Medical Aid Attendant
    Re-supply and support for the MRG as per the service agreement with the requesting agency.

    CAPABILITIES:

    COMPONENT
    METRIC
    DETAILS
    SPECIFICS

    Personnel

    MRG Supervisor

    1 MRG Supervisor

    Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Team Leader as a minimum

    Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a SAR Manager recommended.

    Has completed ICS 200 training; ICS 300 is recommended.

    Personnel

    Team Leadership

    3 Strike Team Leaders

    		 Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Team Leader as a minimum. Has completed ICS 100 training; ICS 200 is recommended.

    Personnel

    Support to the MRG only

    1 Medical Aid Attendant

    		 Has a valid, 80-120 hour, CSA Standard Z1210-17 Advanced First Aid course.

    Personnel

    Response

    15 HWF Responders

    All personnel have the following knowledge, skills and compentencies:

    • Meet the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Searcher.
    • Have completed ICS 100 training.
    • Have a valid, minimum 16 hour, CSA Standard Z1210-17 First Aid CPR C & AED course.
    • Undergone vulnerable person’s checks.
    • Proficient 2 way radio and GPS skills.
    • Uniformed, dressed and equipped for any weather, terrain and hazards.
    • Take precautions to ensure the safety of themselves, their team and victims.
    • Have an awareness of CISM.
    Vehicle Transportation Vehicle(s) capable of transporting personnel, equipment and suppplies. 4 suitable vehicles capable of carrying 6 persons such as crew cab Pickups or van, fuel cards (est.3500 liters of fuel per week)

    Equipment

    Materials and Supplies (based on 20 responders for a 7 day deployment)

    Self-sustaining for 12 hours to include personal protective equipment (PPE), food, water, and fuel. Basic communications and navigation equipment (cell phones, 2 way radios, GPS); extra batteries. First Aid kit containing essential supplies.

    Accommodations:

    1 x Zumro 10ft x 10ft tent
    10 x North Face VE25 2-person tent
    Sleeping system for 20 responders
    4 x portable toilet; 4 x portable shower.

    Sustenance: Per diem or 420 boxes of MREs, 5 x portable stoves, 5 x large pots; 1680 x 500ml water bottles (or water purification system). Estimate 10 liters of cooking fuel per week.

    Additional Equipment:
    20 Responder Ready kits
    3 x Team communication package (1 Strike Team Leader + 5 Responders)
    2 x MRG Communication package (supervisor and medical aid)
    1 x vehicle communication package (mobile node),     mobile repeater, satellite communication, communication interoperability systems

     

    HWF Mission Ready Group: Incident Management Support

    Overall Function

    Provide personnel to support the AHJ or MIST, including general administrative duties (ordering, correspondence, flow of information).

    Oversee the command and coordination of modular taskings depending on the incident’s size and complexity.

    Functions competently within an ICS organizational structure as part of a team.
    COMPOSITION & ORDERING SPECIFICATIONS
    		 1 Incident Coordinator
    1 Operations Section Manager
    1 Planning Section Manager
    1 Logistics Section Manager
    Re-supply and support for the MRG as per the service agreement with the requesting agency.

    CAPABILITIES:

    COMPONENT
    METRIC
    DETAILS
    SPECIFICS

    Personnel

    Incident Coordinator

    1 Incident Coordinator

    Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a SAR Manager.

    Has completed ICS 300 training at minimum, may have All-Hazard position specific training.

    Personnel

    Operations Section Manager

    1 Operations Section Manager

    Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a SAR Manager.

    Has completed ICS 300 training at minimum, may have All-Hazard position specific training.

    Personnel

    Planning Section Manger

    1 Planning Section Manager

    Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a SAR Manager.

    Has completed ICS 300 training at minimum, may have All-Hazard position specific training.

    Personnel

    Logistics Section Manager

    1 Logistics Section Manager

    Meets the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a SAR Manager.

    Has completed ICS 300 training at minimum, may have All-Hazard position specific training.

    All personnel have the following knowledge, skills and competencies:

    • Meet the CSA SARVAC Z1620 core competency standards for a Searcher.
    • Have completed ICS 100 training.
    • Have a valid, minimum 16 hour, CSA Standard Z1210-17 First Aid CPR C & AED course.
    • Undergone vulnerable person’s checks.
    • Proficient 2 way radio and GPS skills.
    • Uniformed, dressed and equipped for any weather, terrain and hazards.
    • Take precautions to ensure the safety of themselves, their team and victims.
    • Have an awareness of CISM.
    Vehicle Transportation Vehicle(s) capable of transporting personnel, equipment and suppplies. 2 suitable vehicles capable of carrying 6 persons such as crew cab Pickups or van, fuel cards (est. 1400 liters of fuel per week).

    Equipment

    Materials and Supplies (based on 4 responders for a 7 day deployment)

    Self-sustaining for 12 hours to include personal protective equipment (PPE), food, water, and fuel. Basic communications and navigation equipment (cell phones, 2 way radios, GPS); extra batteries. First Aid kit containing essential supplies. Forms and templates as needed.

    Accommodations:

    1 x Zumro 10ft x 10ft tent
    2 x North Face VE25 2-person tent
    Sleeping system for 4 responders
    1 x portable toilet; 1 x portable shower.

    Sustenance: Per diem or 84 boxes of MREs, 1 x portable stoves, 1 x large pots; 336 x 500ml water bottles (or water purification system). Estimate 3 liters of cooking fuel per week.

    Additional Equipment:
    4 Responder Ready kits
    4 x Team communication package (4 Responders)
    1 x vehicle communication package (mobile node),     mobile repeater, satellite communication, communication interoperability systems.