Description: US&R Structures Specialist Resource
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The National Urban Search and Rescue Response System, under FEMA structures local emergency personnel into integrated disaster response task forces.
A Structures Specialist performs various structural assessments for an Urban Search & Rescue Task Force during incident operations. The StS reports directly to the Planning Team Manager, but will often be assigned to the Search Team or Rescue Team Manager.
As part of the National Response Plan, the US Army Corps of Engineers is designated as the agency that facilitates and conducts US&R training for Structures Specialists that are part of the National US&R System.