Oregon Statutes 404.100 – Search and Rescue Coordinator; appointment; duties
The Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management shall appoint a Search and Rescue Coordinator to:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 404.100
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(1) Coordinate the search and rescue function of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management;
(2) Coordinate the activities of state and federal agencies involved in search and rescue;
(3) Establish liaison with the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association and other public and private organizations and agencies involved in search and rescue;
(4) Provide on-scene search and rescue coordination when requested by an authorized person;
(5) Coordinate and process requests for the use of volunteers and equipment;
(6) Assist in developing training and outdoor education programs;
(7) Gather statistics in search and rescue operations; and
(8) Gather and disseminate resource information of personnel, equipment and materials available for search and rescue. [Formerly 401.550; 2021 c.539 § 88b]