Description
The National Urban Search and Rescue Response System provides funding to ensure adequate management, training, exercise, procurement, and storage and maintenance for 28 national task forces. These task forces assist state and local governments in conducting search-and-rescue operations following a Presidentially declared major disaster or emergency. The program supports DHS Goal 5: Strengthen Preparedness and Resilience, Objective 5.2: "Respond During Incidents". Key aspects of the job include:
* Providing search-and-rescue operations
* Conducting mass search and rescue operations
* Assisting with stabilization and restoration of community lifelines
* Supporting state and local emergency responders' efforts
* Leading the U.S. response to natural and man-made incidents
Some of the key requirements and responsibilities for the applicants include:
* Submitting applications through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO)
* Ensuring adequate management, training, exercise, procurement, and storage and maintenance for the task forces
* Providing equipment, supplies, and vehicles
* Participating in national training development and delivery
* Maintaining equipment and supplies
* Providing financial reports and performance reports
* Participating in exercises and training activities
* Maintaining communication and coordination with FEMA and other task forces.