The Rapid Response Team (RRT) is a program under Emergency Response to provide Sector based multi-discipline rapid deployment emergency response teams capable of responding quickly to disaster situations.
The ProgramRapid Response Team (RRT) units are similar to FEMA CERT teams but receive more advanced training and certifications in addition to the basic CERT training. Rapid Response Team personnel are also trained and certified in first aid and CPR. All team members must complete basic CERT training as well as Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, and 700 as a mandatory minimum requirement for joining. They are also strongly encouraged to become certified as amateur radio (ham) operators . Many team members are also OSSA state licensed in Search And Rescue.
RRT units actively participate in training and drills and frequently work with other local agencies involved in disaster and emergency response. RRT units regularly work with Eugene/Springfield CERT, Lane County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), and Lane Community College Campus CERT program. A secondary goal of the program is to increase local community readiness, as well as be active in outreach having to do with disaster response and preparedness. RRT units train at least once every month, and currently have deployment agreements with several local emergency response organizations including local government entities. The Sector 2 Rapid Response Team program consists entirely of Ad-Hoc units and is currently comprised of 1 Squad and 4 Teams. All current RRT units are part of Emergency Response Force 1 in Sector 2. The unit has Type 3 Hygiene Requirements, and is made up entirely of volunteers. Because the unit is Ad-Hoc, RRT personnel must still participate in the normal activities and events of their assigned home unit in addition to the requirements associated with being on RRT. All uniforms, equipment, and the training required for participation on a Rapid Response Team is provided or arranged by the C.A.A. |
Training Meeting ScheduleRRT participates in monthly training with other Emergency Response units based in Sector 2. Training meetings occur on the 2nd Friday of every month. Unless otherwise listed, training meetings occur from 1900-2200 at Sector 2 HQ in Junction City.
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Active Rapid Response Team Units
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Rapid Response Team Squad 1RRT Squad 1 is a Rapid Response Team unit whose mission is localized disaster and emergency response based out of Sector 2. The unit is part of Emergency Response Force 1. Squad 1 is an Ad-Hoc unit and is made up entirely of volunteers. Because the unit is Ad-Hoc, RRT personnel must still participate in the normal activities and events of their assigned home unit in addition to the requirements associated with being on RRT. Sector 2 RRT units hold the distinction of being the second oldest organized units in the Central Aid Agency, having been founded in 2012.
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Uniforms of Rapid Response Team
RRT primarily wears uniforms in Navy Blue (Color Type 1, with red T-shirts), but also wears Coyote (Color Type 2) for hot weather and wilderness-focused units. Uniforms commonly worn by RRT include:
Service Dress Uniform Class A
Service Dress Uniform Class B
Responder Garrison Uniform Class C
Responder Utility Uniform Class C
Administrative Uniform with Red Polo and Tan Pants Class C
Field Basic Service Uniform Class E (When participating in Community Service activities)
Physical Training Uniform Class E
Because RRT units are deployable, they require Type 4 or greater hygiene and appearance requirements when in full uniform.
Service Dress Uniform Class A
Service Dress Uniform Class B
Responder Garrison Uniform Class C
Responder Utility Uniform Class C
Administrative Uniform with Red Polo and Tan Pants Class C
Field Basic Service Uniform Class E (When participating in Community Service activities)
Physical Training Uniform Class E
Because RRT units are deployable, they require Type 4 or greater hygiene and appearance requirements when in full uniform.