Grants and Contributions:
In order to meet the Program Outcome in which “HUSAR Task Forces are effectively equipped to respond to disasters,” this project will:
Replace and update cache and equipment for communication and technology infrastructure,
Replace and update Search and Rescue Equipment,
Replace and update logistics support equipment,
Replace and update medical equipment and supplies to improve operational readiness and response, and
Undertake improvements to their training sites.
In order to meet the Program Outcome to "increase interoperability between HUSAR teams," this project will:
Engage in training, education, and exercise for USAR,
Conduct Incident Command System training, and
Maintain high quality, dedicated cultural, equity, diversity, and trauma-informed response training to ensure CANTF2 is able to provide an effective and efficient response.
In order to meet the Program Outcome of "Canada having HUSAR capabilities that are to respond to emergencies affecting urban centres in an efficient, effective, and coordinated manner," this project will:
Continue to support the National Canada Task Force Program,
Continue to support the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) and the INSARAG- Recognized National Accreditation Process (IRNAP), and
Continue to design and develop progressive exercises to support the interoperability of Task force teams nationally.
The purpose of this amendment is to increase the Public Safety Canada funding amount from $1,589,000 to $1,684,800.
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.