WE ARE CAN-TF2
Canada Task Force 2 (CAN-TF2), is a government National 'all-hazards' Disaster Response Team with diverse capabilities to respond to large-scale events, emergencies, or disasters, and support impacted communities across Canada.
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WHO IS CANADA TASK FORCE 2?
As one of 6 public National Disaster Response teams, CAN-TF2 can respond quickly with the right people and the right equipment for almost any disaster situation. The modular nature of the team allows for the right people and the right equipment to be dispatched to meet the needs of the requesting municipality. See below for a few of the ways we can support communities in a disaster situation.
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URBAN SEARCH & RESCUE
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Forces locate trapped persons in collapsed structures and other entrapments using specially trained dogs and electronic search equipment. The Task Forces breach, shore, lift and remove structural components, use heavy construction equipment to remove debris, and medically treat and transfer victims.
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INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM
A CAN-TF2 Incident Management Team (IMT) is available for deployment 24 hours a day, and will assist and support local responders and Incident Command staff during extended duration incidents or for incidents that require staff with specialized training and extensive experience in Incident Command Systems (ICS).
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LOGISTICS & SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT
Logistics is the foundation of all working groups as they provide all supportive equipment that the team may need when responding to an incident. Self-sustaining support can be provided for up to 14 days, and equipment can be modularized to support smaller incidents as well.