2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 10, Chapters 366 - 430
ORS Chapter 404
404.100 Search and Rescue Coordinator; appointment; duties.

The Director of the Office of Emergency Management shall appoint a Search and Rescue Coordinator to:

(1) Coordinate the search and rescue function of the Office of Emergency Management;

(2) Coordinate the activities of state and federal agencies involved in search and rescue;

(3) Establish liaison with the Oregon State Sheriffs Association and other public and private organizations and agencies involved in search and rescue;

(4) Provide on-scene search and rescue coordination when requested by an authorized person;

(5) Coordinate and process requests for the use of volunteers and equipment;

(6) Assist in developing training and outdoor education programs;

(7) Gather statistics in search and rescue operations; and

(8) Gather and disseminate resource information of personnel, equipment and materials available for search and rescue. [Formerly 401.550]