Section 2572.1 - Classifications and General DutiesThe various classifications of disaster service worker volunteers and the general duties of the members of each classification shall be limited to those described below. It is the responsibility of the accredited disaster council (or designated agency or authority) to determine the appropriate level of background check, if any, for each classification.
(a) Animal Rescue, Care and Shelter. Veterinarians, veterinary support staff and animal handlers/specialists providing skills in the rescue, clinical treatment, euthanasia, disposal and transportation of all animals, including but not limited to companion animals, livestock, avian, fish, equine, exhibition animals, zoo animals, laboratory and research animals, and wildlife; assisting in the procurement of shelters, equipment, and supplies; documenting arrival, sheltering, treatment, and discharge or placement of animals.(b) Communications. Install, operate and maintain various communications systems and perform related service, to assist officials and individuals in the protection of life and property.(c) Community Emergency Response Team Member. Under the direction of emergency personnel or a designated team leader, assist emergency units within their block, neighborhood, or other area assignment; survey area conditions; disseminate information; secure data desirable for emergency preparedness planning; report incidents; and generally assist officials and individuals in the protection of life and property.(d) Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command. Under the direction and supervision of the EOC/IC assist at the city, county, region, State, or departmental level of government in the coordination of overall response and support to an incident including performing in one or more of the Standardized Emergency Management System functions.(e) Human Services. Assist in providing food, clothing, bedding, shelter, and rehabilitation aid; register evacuees to promote reuniting families and to support the needs of special populations; compile authoritative lists of deceased and missing persons; and other phases of emergency human services, such as maintaining morale and administering to the mental health, religious or spiritual needs of persons suffering from the effects of the disaster.(f) Fire. As auxiliary fire fighters or auxiliary wildland fire fighters, assist regular fire fighting forces or fire protection agencies to fight fire, rescue persons, and save property; control forest or wildland fires or fire hazards; instruct residents in fire prevention and property defense methods, methods of detecting fire, and precautions to be observed in reducing fire hazards. (1) For purposes of these regulations only, the ratios between auxiliary fire fighters, volunteer fire fighters, and paid fire fighters shall be one auxiliary for one volunteer and three volunteers for one paid fire fighter. The basis for applying these ratios is that the staffing of an engine company, truck company, or a squad shall not exceed six paid fire fighters, and a salvage and rescue company shall not exceed two paid fire fighters. A fire department that has no volunteer fire fighters is limited to three auxiliary fire fighters for each paid fire fighter in the companies and squads, staffed as above. These staffing standards are based on the number of first line (not reserve) apparatus operated by the fire department.(2) When auxiliary fire fighters are registered with other than an established fire service organization; for example, auxiliary fire fighters in a county or city emergency management services organization, a total number of eligible auxiliary fire fighters shall be computed for that city or unincorporated area. The emergency management services organization is entitled to register auxiliary fire fighters not otherwise registered with other established fire service organizations, and to a number not to exceed the allowable total as indicated in Section 2572.1(f)(1), above.(g) Laborer. Under the direction and supervision of the responding agency, performs general labor services and supports emergency operations.(h) Law Enforcement. As Auxiliaries, assist law enforcement officers and agencies to protect life and property; maintain law and order; perform traffic control duties; guard buildings, bridges, factories, and other facilities; isolate and report unexploded ordnance.(i) Logistics. Under the direction of the emergency organization, assist in procurement, warehousing, and release of supplies, equipment materials, or other resources. Assist in mobilization and utilization of public and private transportation resources required for the movement of persons, materials, and equipment.(j) Medical and Environmental Health. Staff casualty stations, establish and operate medical and public health field units; assist in hospitals, out-patient clinics, and other medical and public health installations; maintain or restore environmental sanitation; assist in preserving the safety of food, milk, and water and preventing the spread of disease; perform laboratory analysis to detect the presence and minimize the effects of nuclear, chemical, biological, radiological or other hazardous agents.(k) Safety Assessment Program Evaluator. Survey, evaluate and assess damaged facilities for continued occupancy or use; assist in safety evaluations of facilities for utilities, transportation, and other vital community services; and provide recommendations regarding shoring or stabilization of damaged or unsafe buildings or structures.(l) Search and Rescue. Under the direction of the appropriate authority, perform search and rescue operations in one or more of several areas including, but not limited to: search and rescue; SAR conducted evidence searches; urban search and rescue; or mine and confined space rescue.(m) Utilities. Assist utility personnel in the repair and restoration of public utilities damaged by disaster.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 2572.1
1. New article 3 (sections 2572.1-2572.2) and section filed 2-8-99; operative 12-15-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 8567(d) (Register 99, No. 7).
2. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (a), repealer and new subsection (d) and amendment of subsections (k)-(l) and NOTE filed 12-17-2012; operative 12-17-2012. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 8567(d) (Register 2012, No. 51). Note: Authority cited: Sections 8587 and 8585.5, Government Code. Reference: Section 8585.5, Government Code.
1. New article 3 (sections 2572.1-2572.2) and section filed 2-8-99; operative 12-15-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 8567(d) (Register 99, No. 7).
2. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (a), repealer and new subsection (d) and amendment of subsections (k)-(l) and Note filed 12-17-2012; operative 12-17-2012. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 8567(d) (Register 2012, No. 51).