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NFPA Levels of Capability

NFPA identifies three levels of capability.

  • Awareness Level: This level represents the minimum capability of organizations that provide response to technical search-and-rescue incidents.
  • Operations Level: This level represents the capability of organizations to respond to technical search-and-rescue incidents and to identify hazards, use equipment, and apply the limited techniques specified in this standard to support and participate in technical search-and-rescue incidents.
  • Technician Level: This level represents the capability of organizations to respond to technical search-and-rescue incidents and to identify hazards, use equipment, and apply the advanced techniques specified in this standard that are necessary to coordinate, perform, and supervise technical search-and-rescue incidents.
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