The Rescue Squad Officer is responsible for managing and supervising one or more of the rescue squads of the task force during incident operations. The Rescue Squad Officer reports directly to the Rescue Team Manager.

The Rescue Squad Officer is responsible for:

• Directly supervising a squad of Rescue Specialists

• Adhering to all safety procedures

• Implementing the rescue component of the Task Force Action Plan

• Coordinating and supervising all rescue squad activities at a specific rescue site

• Determining rescue organizational and logistics needs of the rescue squad or working site

• Providing situation reports and maintaining records and reports

• Accountability, maintenance, and minor repairs for all issued equipment

• Performing additional tasks or duties as assigned during a mission

• Evaluating and modifying rescue tactics and methods at the assigned work site

Find more information on the California Task Force 5 website.