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Collapse, Search, and Rescue |
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The City of Fayetteville and Cumberland County formed a Collapse Search and Rescue Team. This team is made up of members of the Fayetteville Fire Department, Fayetteville Police Department, Cumberland County Emergency Medical Services and members from Cumberland County Volunteer Fire Departments. The team is tasked to conduct rescue operations that involve the location, rescue (extrication), and initial medical stabilization of victims trapped in confined spaces. These events can be caused by the collapse of buildings, transportation accidents or collapsed trenches. These situations can be caused by a variety of emergencies such as floods, dam failures, winter storms, technological accidents, terrorist activities, and hazardous materials releases. The team also assists other communities following a major disaster.
The team maintains a large cache of specialized equipment to conduct operations. This includes items that range from delicate listening devices and search cameras to heavy-duty equipment designed to break concrete or cut steel. In the event of a long deployment, the team is also equipped with tents, food and water. Each member is issued specialized protective equipment to ensure safety during dangerous operations as well.