CALIFORNIA OES REGIONAL TASK FORCE-4
URBAN SEARCH & RESCUE
CA-RTF-4
ARCADIA & MONROVIA FD CARTF4
QUICK REFERENCE FORMS
UPCOMING EVENTS
2023
QUARTERLY TRAINING:
JANUARY 16, 18, 20
ARCADIA /MONROVIA FD TO HOST
APRIL 24, 26, 28
GLENDALE FD TO HOST
JULY 17, 19, 21
MONTEREY PARK FD TO HOST
NOVEMBER 14, 16, 18
PASADENA FD TO HOST
2024
JANUARY 16, 18, 20
ALHAMBRA FD TO HOST
APRIL 23, 25, 27
GLENDALE FD TO HOST
JULY 15, 17, 19
MONTEREY PARK FD TO HOST
NOVEMBER 19, 21, 23
PASADENA FD TO HOST
COMMAND STAFF MEETINGS:
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
MAY 16, 2023
AUGUST 21, 2023
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
MAY 15, 2024
AUGUST 13, 2024
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
2024 MOBEX
FEBRUARY 2024
LOCATION TBD
PREVIOUS MOBEX
DECEMBER 1, 2022
VENTURA, CA
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
VENTURA, CA
JANUARY 10, 2018
MARCH 18, 2016
JANUARY 10, 2015
SPECIALTIES
TECHNICAL ROPE RESCUE
CONFINED SPACE RESCUE
TRENCH RESCUE
TECHNICAL SEARCH
HAZ-MAT
EMERGENCY BUILDING SHORING
DRONE AND WIDE AREA SEARCH CAPABILITY
S.A.R.C.O.P. READY
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Regional US&R Task Force is comprised of 30 people specially trained and equipped for large or complex US&R operations. The multi-disciplinary organization provides eight functional elements that include Supervision, Search, Rescue, Medical, Planning, Safety, Haz-Mat and Tool/Equipment Support. The Regional US&R Task Force is totally self-sufficient for the first 48 hours and organized for 12 hour operational periods for up to three weeks. RTF-4 is to be requested through the standard California Master Mutual Aid System.
RTF-4 is supervised by a Task Force Leader. An Assistant Safety Officer is attached to the Task Force and will work directly with the Task Force Leader.
The US&R Task Force Search element includes Canine and Technical Search capabilities. The Task Force Rescue element includes Three Type 1 US&R Companies, 1 Type 1 Fire Engine, 6 4x4 UTV's, Multiple Technical Search Specialists and a Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist. A Hazardous Materials specialist is included on the team as well. This element can conduct rescue operations in all types of structures and terrains. The Task Force Medical element is responsible for the care and treatment of injured task force members or victims if such care must occur in the hazard area.