AUS-01 DART

Flood Response Directory Team Details

Flood Response Directory — Team Profile

General Information

Team ID AUS-01 DART
Team Name Disaster Assistance Response Team
INSARAG Member Classification Heavy Classification
Organisation Type Fire and Rescue
Country / Region / Org Queensland Fire and Rescue, Australia
Contact Details A/Chief Superintendent Doug May — douglas.may@fire.qld.gov.au
National Policy Focal Authorized Yes

Logistics

Equipment Approx 20 ton of palletised equipment
Base of Operations 50 x 50m required
Water Supply (Days) 4 days
Food Supply (Days) 14 days
Finance Yes
Insurance Yes
Crisis Management Funds Yes
Repair Kit Yes

Host Nation Support — Team Requirements

Liaison Officer / Media Support Yes
Transport Requirements Will require vehicle transport for operational crews in country
Accommodation Self sufficient with accommodation tents if deployment permits
Team Structure As per INSARAG Guidelines

Team Capacity

Total Team Size Currently based on Heavy USAR deployment numbers of 75
Coordination / Communication Support Yes
Medical (For Team) Yes
Structural Engineers Yes
Decontamination Yes
Drone Search Capacity Yes
Drone Delivery Capacity No
Land Based Water Rescue Yes
In Water Rescue Yes
On Water Rescue Yes
Over Water Rescue Yes
Under Water Rescue No
Night Operations Yes
Boat Types Inflatable Motorised Swiftwater Rescue Craft (Milpro)

Additional Capabilities

Bulk Water Transfer No
Water Purification Yes
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