Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security - Urban Search and Rescue Units (OK-TF1)

Urban Search and Rescue (US&R)

Oklahoma City's Urban Search and Rescue Unit OK-TF1 main trailer

There are two Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Units within the state. These two units have similar training and equipment to the FEMA regional US&R teams, including high level rescue capabilities. Each unit includes a 42-foot trailer and tow vehicle. The equipment cache is based on the that of the FEMA US&R requirements. Both teams have additional equipment including three quad-cab, four-wheel drive, one-ton trucks, a bobcat with attachments and a 27-foot enclosed trailer to transport the bobcat and any additional equipment. Each unit cost $1,700,000 to build and equip.

Capabilities

Heavy structural collapse
High angle rescue
Confines space rescue
Trench rescue
Canine search for trapped victims

OK-TF1 small trailer

Urban Search and Rescue Unit Locations

Oklahoma City (Region 8)

Tulsa (Region 7)

Urban Search & Rescue Teams

The US&R team consists of 125 members from 33 agencies in and around Oklahoma City and Tulsa metropolitan areas.

All team members trained to the NFPA 1670 Structural Collapse Technician level.

All team members IFSAC certified to the NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations level.

Specialized training in Medical Specialist, Technical Information Specialist, Structure Specialist, Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist, Technical Search Specialist, Canine Search Specialist, Logistic Specialist and Communications Specialist.

Last Updated September 2010