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Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation

A comprehensive guide for Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation, covering objectives, paperwork, briefing, terms, site criteria, skills, and assessment plans.

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Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation

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  1. Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation Certification Evaluation Orientation

  2. Welcome

  3. Introductions – IC • Hosting Task Force members • Chief Evaluator

  4. Introductions – Chief Evaluator Evaluators - Shadows - Handlers

  5. Test Dog

  6. Primary Objectives • To conduct the evaluation safely • To certify and re-certify qualified teams

  7. Secondary Objectives • To provide feedback to Handlers and Task Forces • To provide an opportunity for networking • To provide an opportunity for peer review

  8. Paperwork • Score sheets • Cover sheets

  9. Briefing • Emergency contact numbers • Weather Prediction • Communications • Media - PIO • Transportation/Staging • Safety Plan

  10. Briefing (continued) • EAP • Required paperwork (releases, etc) • Medical Services (human & canine) • K9 exercise area • Additional information/Questions

  11. Schedule • Breakfast plan • Start time • Rotation schedule • Lunch plan • Time/Place fordebrief

  12. (Insert aerial photo/map of site) • May Include: • Parking • Staging • Relief areas • Piles • Hazard/unsafe areas

  13. Terms • Abuse- Physical or psychological maltreatment of the canine • Aggression- An attempted or actual unprovoked attack on another canine or person • Canine Care & Safety - Includes appropriate vet check, hydration, stripping of vest and collar while searching.

  14. Terms (continued) • Control of Canine- While remaining in the specified search area (according to the site parameters), the handler is able to recall and/or halt the canine if the canine enters pre-determined, site-specific unsafe areas. • False Alert- Any area incorrectly identified by the handler as a live victim

  15. Terms (continued) • PPE- Helmet, gloves, long pants/long sleeves, safety toe/steel shank boots. Handler must also have eye protection and knee pads. • Repetitive Barking- Three (3) barks at the same victim that may be interspersed with digging, scratching or any other attempt to get to the victim. Canine may reposition itself while alerting at the victim location.

  16. Site Criteria – Full Access Site is completely accessible to handler and canine.

  17. Site Objectives – Full Access The objective of the full access pile is to test how the handler and canine work as a team when the opportunity to work in close proximity is offered and the canine can be in the handler’s view at all times.

  18. Site Criteria – Limited Access The handler will remain at the starting point. Upon an alert, handler may access rubble to mark it. The handler must stay within a 5 ft radius of this mark or return to start while canine continues to search.

  19. Site Objectives – Limited Access The primary objective of the limited access pile is to test the canine’s ability to search and alert out of sight of the handler, enabling the handler to pinpoint. To accomplish this, the location of the victim will be chosen so that when the dog alerts, the dog and handler cannot see each other.

  20. Required Skills • No violation of ground rules • No false alerts • No more than one missed victim • At least one victim must be found with handler at starting point on Ltd Access pile • 4 to 6 victims total on test • Team locates victims on each site within 20 minute search period

  21. Required Skills (continued) • Canine indicates with at least 3 barks • Handler identifies area of canine’s indication

  22. Additional Skills • Site Assessment/Initial search plan • Flagging/marking indication location • Search/victim markings • Site sketch/map • Debrief/recommendations

  23. Site Assessment/Search Plan • Based on the scenario given at this briefing • During the 5 minutes, handler will introduce himself, brief the “STM” as to how his canine operates, determine his access, safe areas, hazards and give search strategy

  24. Flagging/Marking • Handler must mark where canine indicated live human scent • May mark high and low if indication is not in a visible place • A flag laid is a flag played, there are no take-backs

  25. FEMA US&R Marking Systems Search Markings Victim Markings

  26. PA-TF1 18SEP00 1800 18SEP00 1330 PA-TF1 18SEP00 1800 RATS 8L 3D PA-TF1 18SEP00 1800 Search Markings • Upon entry with TF ID, time & date • Upon exit with date, time, hazards and victims • Incomplete search

  27. - CA TF2 V 5’ - CA TF2 V 2 Victim Markings • Indicates potential victim location, arrow may be used to pinpoint location, add distance on arrow • Circle around “V” indicates confirmed live victim. If more than one, mark number under V

  28. - CA TF2 V 2 - CA TF2 V 2 Victim Markings (continued) • Line through “V” indicates confirmed deceased victim. If more than one, victim, mark total number under V • Cross out marking when victim is removed

  29. Mapping

  30. Mapping - Full Access • Name / TF / date / time • Alerts and means to identify them (i.e., distance form perimeter, compass reading, GPS coordinates) • Wind direction • Basic shape split into quadrants

  31. Mapping - Full Access (continued) • Areas of interest and/or not covered • Hazards • Search / Victim markings • Prominent features / landmarks • Compass orientation (North arrow)

  32. Debrief • Explain map • Give follow-up recommendations outside of search time to include additional resources (i.e., canine, tech search) and prioritize search areas

  33. Updates • System Updates • Evaluation Updates

  34. US&R Code of Conduct • Respect the value of life and the welfare of victims • Demonstrate respect for public and private property • Be aware of cultural issues including race, religion, gender and nationality • Follow Chain of Command

  35. US&R Code of Conduct (continued) • Abide by all DHS/FEMA regulations and AHJ law enforcement practices including the handling of sensitive information • Not possess or use any type of firearms • Follow DHS/FEMA direction regarding dress code and personal protective equipment • Not possess or use alcohol or illegal drugs

  36. US&R Code of Conduct (continued) • Procure equipment through appropriate channels • Not steal • Not accept gratuities • Not take personal advantage of any situation and/or opportunity that arises. • Demonstrate respect for other assigned personnel

  37. Questions?

  38. Safety Briefing/Scenario • As given by IC

  39. Evaluator Meeting • Chief Evaluator, Shadow Evaluator Mentor, & Evaluators

  40. Good Luck!

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