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Voluntary Rescue Recognition Program

Voluntary Rescue Recognition Program

PA Department of Health Voluntary Rescue Recognition Program (VRSR)

The Pennsylvania Voluntary Rescue Service Recognition (VRSR) Program was prepared by the Rescue Task Force of the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC) under contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services Office (EMS Office).

The first phase of this program is the implementation of the vehicle rescue section. The purpose of this program is to recognize those emergency services that can safely and efficiently perform rescue operations.

Agriculture Rescue
Collapse Rescue
Confined Space Rescue
Industrial Rescue
Rope Rescue
Transportation Rescue (Plane, Train and Automobile)
Trench/Cave-in Rescue
Water and Ice Rescue
Wilderness Search and Rescue

An emergency service may be recognized in any one or a combination of any or all disciplines listed. This document not only takes into account the equipment or hardware requirements, but includes minimum manpower and training requirements.

ADVANCED: Identifies basic tools, equipment (hand and basic power tools), manpower and training requirements that personnel trained to advanced levels can use to undertake basic through complex rescue operations. This equipment may be carried on a heavy rescue squad or other specialized rescue unit.

OPERATIONS: Identifies basic tools, equipment (hand and basic power tools), manpower and training requirements that personnel trained to the operations levels can use to undertake basic to moderate rescue operations. This equipment may be carried on any first line fire or rescue apparatus.

FIRST RESPONSE: Identifies basic tools, equipment (mostly hand tools), manpower and training requirements that personnel trained to the awareness level can use to undertake basic technical rescue operations.

The equipment may be carried on any first line fire or rescue apparatus.

ALL DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENTS ARE VERIFIED AND CURRENT AS OF AUGUST 4, 2009

VRSR Application

Vehicle & Machinery Guidelines & Checklists

VRSR Program Guidelines

VRSR Vehicle Information Form

Swiftwater Rescue Guidelines

If your service is interested in participating in the VRSR Program, please contact Regional EMS Field Coordinator

Currently Recognized Rescue Services in the LTS Region:

Millerton Volunteer Fire Department - Operations Level

Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Company - Advanced Level

Williamsport Bureau of Fire - Swiftwater Level II

For more information contact:

Name:	Amber Snyder
Title:	Regional EMS Field Coordinator
Email:	asnyder@lyco.org
Voice:	570-433-4461
Fax:	570-433-4435 FAX

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