Structures Specialist

The Structures Specialist is responsible for performing the various structural assessments for the task force during incident operations. The Structures Specialist reports directly to the Logistics Manager.

The Structures Specialist is responsible for:

  • Assessing the immediate structural condition of the affected area of task force operations, which includes identifying structure types and specific damage and structural hazards

  • Recommending the appropriate type and amount of structural hazard mitigation in order to minimize risks on site to task force personnel

  • Adhering to all safety procedures

  • Cooperating with and assisting other search and rescue resources

  • Accountability, maintenance, and minor repairs for all issued equipment

  • Performing additional tasks or duties as assigned during a mission.

  • Monitoring assigned structure for condition changes while rescue and recovery operations are proceeding

  • Assuming an active role in implementing approved structural hazard mitigation as a designer, inspector, and possibly a supervisor

  • Coordinating and communicating the structural related hazard mitigation with the Rescue Team Manager

 

Find more information on the California Task Force 5 website.

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