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1. David Miller says

   December 7, 2012 at 17:59

   What is the diffrence between a type I type II type III and type IV team?

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   • admin says

     December 8, 2012 at 17:25

     Type I Teams
     These teams are equivalent to a FEMA Type I USAR Task Force. NC USAR Type I teams teams have technical search and rescue capability for any type of structure, from light to heavy, as well as swiftwater rescue and land search capability and are fully self-supporting for a minimum of 3 days. A Type I Team is capable of 24 hour operations and will respond with 70 personnel.

     Type II Teams
     NC USAR Type II teams teams have technical search and rescue capability for any type of structure, from light to heavy, as well as swiftwater rescue and land search capability and are fully self-supporting for a minimum of 3 days. A Type II Team is capable of 12 hour operations and will respond with 35 personnel. Two Type II teams can be combined for a Type I response.

     Note: TF-10 has 1 canine with handler that is structural collapse certified.

     Type III Teams
     NC USAR Type III teams teams have technical search and rescue capability for any type of structure, from light to heavy, as well as swiftwater rescue and land search capability and are fully self-supporting for a minimum of 3 days. A Type III Team is capable of 24 hour operations and will respond with 32 persons.

     Type IV Teams
     NC USAR Type IV teams teams have technical search and rescue capability for light to medium structures, as well as swiftwater rescue and land search capability and are fully self-supporting for a minimum of 3 days. A Type IV Team is capable of 12 hour operations and will respond with 16 persons. Two Type IV teams can be combined for a Type III response.

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