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Title:
CANTF4 HUSAR - Operational Readiness
Agreement Number:
24220
Agreement Value:
$1,643,800.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 21, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This project focuses on three requirements: sustaining and enhancing core Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR) disciplines; expanding capabilities in all-hazard disaster response; and developing the foundation for employing an All-Hazards Incident Management Team. All project elements include continued development of doctrine, standards and procedures in collaboration with the national HUSAR network and the other Task Forces.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:

In order to meet the Program Outcome “HUSAR Task Forces are effectively equipped to respond to disasters” this project will ensure CANTF4’s operational equipment and supply inventory is effectively stocked, replaced, updated and maintained to effectively respond to deployments and training, this includes:

  1. Search and rescue equipment
  2. Hazardous materials response equipment
  3. Medical equipment and supplies
  4. Uniforms/Personal Protective Equipment
  5. Emergency response software and logistics support equipment
  6. Materials and supplies required for training and Practical Training Sites (PTS)
  7. Continued development and maintenance of the K9 Program

  8. Adding new equipment to meet emerging needs.

    In order to meet the Program Outcome “Increased interoperability between HUSAR teams”, this CANTF4 project will support interoperability:

    • By ensuring training, education and exercises activities for individuals, groups and teams will further develop, maintain and meet core National HUSAR disciplines and standards; Canadian USAR standards; and International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) requirements to efficiently operate with other CANTFs, K9 units and other emergency response partners.

    In order meet the Program Outcome “Canada has HUSAR capabilities that are able to respond to emergencies affecting urban centers in an efficient, effective and coordinated manner”, this project will ensure CANTF4’s capabilities meet those requirements by:

    • Collaborating training and exercises in urban centers with partners such as Manitoba Emergency Management Organization; Manitoba Wildfire Services and Manitoba Emergency Services College ensures the integrity of USAR and INSARAG standards are maintained.

Location:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R3C 0P8
Reference Number:
088-2025-2026-Q4-00069
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Additional Information:

The purpose of this amendment is to increase the Public Safety Canada funding amount from $1,548,000 to $1,643,800.

Amendment Date
Feb 23, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner
Federal Riding Name:
Winnipeg Centre
Federal Riding Number:
46010
Program:
(HUSAR) Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Program
Program Purpose:

Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR) is the most technically specialized form of USAR. HUSAR Task Forces are interdisciplinary teams comprised of specialists from across the emergency response spectrum. Capabilities include search and rescue, communications, logistics, emergency medical assistance, technical and canine search, and structural assessment. The HUSAR program supports Canada's Heavy Urban Search and Rescue capacity by strengthening the abilities of six urban search and rescue Task Forces across Canada.

Amendments:
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