Empact Northwest Urban Search and Rescue Task Force

USAR Team Details

Team Name Empact Northwest Urban Search and Rescue Task Force
Accronym Empact USAR
Home country USA
Team Type USAR
INSARAG Classification No IEC or national classification
Number of Personnel 48
Structure Empact Northwest fields a USAR Task Force meeting the requirements for an INSARAG light/medium task force made up of 16-48 people dependent on mission type and location. Our task force maintains complete self sufficiency for up to 72 hours and modified self sufficiency for up to 7 days of deployment. We are able to field command staff, FEMA and SUSAR certified canine live find resources, logistics management specialists, technical search specialists, structures specialists, and physician staffed medical resources with 24 hours and are capable of operating as a stand alone task force or as individual units. Our personnel specialize in accessing, assessing, and operating in remote regions.
Foundation Year 2011
Website www.empactnorthwest.org
Team Focal Point
Country Policy Focal Point Ms Hilary Dittemore
USAR/UNDAC National Policy Focal Point
Email: dittemorehastate.gov
Tel: 202-716-5495
Country Operational Focal Point Mr Robb Chapman
USAR/UNDAC Operational Focal Point
Email: chapmanrpstate.gov
Tel: +12028122598
Last Update 11/24/2020 9:55:00 AM
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