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3. Unlike the single role of the USAR First Responders, the development of USAR
teams requires the training of people in the different roles that make up a USAR
team. Therefore, to support the development of USAR teams across the globe,
INSARAG recommends a training methodology whereby training is linked to an
individual‘s position within a USAR Team.
4. Each functional position within a USAR team has been identified and role
descriptions developed. These role descriptions are common across all levels
of USAR team capability, Light, Medium and Heavy, with variations to
accommodate the different levels of skill and knowledge. Further details of
Position Descriptions can be found in G8.2.
5. INSARAG further recommends generic training requirements linked to team
positions and role descriptions within the USAR Team structure. The training
requirements are grouped into USAR Modules, facilitating organisations in
developing USAR capacities.
Figure 4: USAR Training Methodology
G9.1 USAR First Responder Training Programme
1 To assist in the development of local community response, INSARAG has
developed the USAR First Responder Training Programme. The flexible
programme can be used as a foundation for first responder capacity building in
disaster prone countries. The programme, which can be adapted to suit local
conditions, consists of:
A USAR First Responder Course
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