Urban Search And Rescue Team launched.
In 1995 Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services were
tasked with developing Vancouver's new Urban Search And Rescue (USAR)
team with members to be assembled from a cross section of staff from
many City departments including the B.C. Ambulance service.
In the spring of 1995 a steering committee
of City staff met to develop a plan to assemble the team. Interest
in participating as a team member was requested and approximately
125 City employees (40 from Vancouver Fire/Rescue Services) submitted
applications to join the team. Each person was required to complete
a physical assessment and candidates who successfully completed this
test had their names placed on an eligibility list to receive the
initial phase of the required training. Five (5) members from each
department represented on the team, except Fire who had ten (10),
attended the first training sessions in October that were conducted
at the Pierce County Urban Search & Rescue training site in Washington
state.
If you are interested in learning more about
Vancouver's Urban Search and Rescue Team (USAR) check out their web-site
at www.can-tf1.org.
