Heavy Urban Search and Rescue ( HUSAR )

[mariomike]

Something new from CAN-TF3 ( Toronto HUSAR ).

It regards HUSAR training and operations:
http://www.toronto.ca/wes/techservices/oem/husar/pdf/husar-history-tema-structure-and-training-profile.pdf

 

[pbi]

I knew one of the TFS officers involved in setting this up several years ago. The TFS was interested in getting military help with logistics and learning how to configure their gear for rapid deployment by air and road.

 

[mariomike]

I knew one of the TFS officers involved in setting this up several years ago. The TFS was interested in getting military help with logistics and learning how to configure their gear for rapid deployment by air and road.

As to what their future holds, I saw this in the news last month.

"The future of the Heavy Urban Search and Rescue team was also raised.

Made up of Toronto fire fighters, police and paramedics, the team led the rescue in Elliot Lake.

Federal funding for the team has now run out, which concerns a lawyer representing the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs.":
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/elliot-lake-inquiry-commissioner-hears-rescue-suggestions-1.2424290

 

[mariomike]

Update

Nov. 17, 2015

"Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale has been tasked to restore funding for heavy urban search and rescue"
http://www.firefightingincanada.com/editors-blog/editors-blog-22078#sthash.NccMnfou.dpuf

 

[mariomike]

Probably just a co-incidence, but I can't help wondering if the timing has anything to do with Hurricane Matthew?

3 hours ago,

Government of Canada restores funding for Heavy Urban Search and Rescue ( HUSAR )
http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=1134389
With this new Program, the Government of Canada will restore funding to existing HUSAR Task Forces in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary and Manitoba. This program will also provide support to the provinces of Quebec and Nova Scotia to build HUSAR capacity in Montreal and Halifax.

•HUSAR Task Forces are interdisciplinary and are made up of first responders such as firefighters, paramedics, and canine technicians.

 

[mariomike]

Vancouver's elite Heavy Urban Search and Rescue team is eager to help with the earthquake response in Mexico, but so far they aren't allowed.
http://bc.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1213511

 

[mariomike]

HUSAR Technical Rescue specialists may find of interest.

Today at Lansdowne and Davenport.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/trapped-construction-worker-toronto-9.7108688