Interoperability Summit SARSCENE 2003

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Interoperability SummitSARSCENE 2003

• Bryan Finney
• Senior Analyst
• National Search and Rescue Secretariat
• October 17, 2003

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Purpose

• To identify and establish an action plan so that
  all search and rescue agencies are able to
  interact effectively and efficiently in
  responding to SAR incidents.

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Interoperability IssuesCommunications

• Inefficient air-ground/air-marine/ JRCC-EMO/
  RCMP/ GSAR radio communications
• Delays caused by automated telephone systems
• Lack of automatic JRCC access to caller ID
  information (available to 911 operators)
• Incompatible radio equipment

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Interoperability IssuesEducation/Training

• Need for standard basket stretcher and hoist
  rigging system
• Non-standard Lat/Long data across Canadian Forces
  or Ground SAR GPS units
• Insufficient communications between JRCC and
  Marine Rescue Sub Centres
• Inconsistent casualty protocols
• Delays by police or 911 in dispatching SAR
  resources
• Need for better understanding of JRCCs role

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Interoperability IssuesRadio Licensing and
Spectrum Issues

• Number of radios
• Frequencies used
• Number of repeaters
• Levels of skill within GSAR volunteer community
• Spectrum Space

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Interoperability IssuesWork to date at the
federal level

• 1999 SAR Response Review identified issues
  and led to interoperability working group
• 2002 Review of federal interoperability issues
• 2003 Discussion of results with working group
  and Ground SAR Council (Feb/Mar)
• Current status Action plan to address issues
  begins now!

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Summit Process

• Panel of speakers will provide background and
  discuss selected Interoperability issues
  (specific to their agency)
• React with your ideas/ experiences/ potential
  solutions (questions after each speaker)
• Open forum for questions and answers
• Identify individuals to work on actions (working
  group)
• Establish communities of interest and how to
  interact

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Education
Communication
Technology
Interoperability
Coordination
Equipment
Training