National Resource Typing Glossary of Terms and Definitions
October 2004
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Resource Typing Glossary

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Urban Search and Rescue (US&R)
US&R involves the location, rescue (extrication), and initial medical stabilization of victims trapped in confined spaces. expressmedscanada.com

Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force (US&R Team)
Federal asset that conducts physical search and rescue in collapsed buildings; provides emergency medical care to trapped victims; assesses and controls gas, electrical services, and hazardous materials (HazMat); and evaluates and stabilizes damaged structures. See Annex A: Federal Response Teams for more detailed information on this Federal Resource.

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Resource Typing Glossary

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NIMS Resource Typing Glossary

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Resource Typing Glossary