Chapter I

LEGAL ISSUES  

Through written evaluation the applicant will demonstrate knowledge of the legal issues involved in to Search and Rescue, to include:  

1.  Who is responsible for and in charge of Search and Rescue operations in Oregon .

       401.560 Search and rescue activities; responsibilities of sheriff; delegation of sheriff’s duties. (1) The sheriff of each county has the responsibility for search and rescue activities within the county. The duty of a sheriff under this subsection may be delegated to a qualified deputy or emergency service worker.

       (2) If the sheriff does not accept the responsibility for search and rescue activities, the chief executive of the county shall designate the county emergency program manager to perform the duties and responsibilities required under ORS 401.015 to 401.105, 401.260 to 401.325 and 401.355 to 401.580.

       (3) The sheriff or authorized person of each county shall notify the Office of Emergency Management of each search and rescue in the county and shall request the assignment of incident numbers therefore.

       (4) The sheriff or authorized person of each county shall work with the county emergency program manager in coordinating search and rescue activities in the county of the sheriff and in registering emergency service workers. [1983 c.586 §25; 1993 c.187 §18]