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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TEAM RUBICON FAQ
CORE OPS
SITE SURVEYS
FIELD READINESS
HEAV Y EQUIPMENT
SAW YER
TEAM RUBICON FAQ
TE AM RUBICON’S CULTUR AL VALUES
MISSION FIRST,
GREYSHIRTS ALWAYS.
For TR’s first team in Haiti, inaction was
not an option. And so, in that spirit, TR
must always put its mission—serving
others in their greatest time of need—
first. Second, we must remember it is
our members, the very fabric of who
we are, making that mission possible.
Our leaders serve our members and
in doing so enable them to serve their
communities.
STEP INTO THE ARENA.
A reference to Teddy Roosevelt’s
famous “Man in the Arena” speech, our
mission asks us to challenge ourselves
to be better, leave mediocrity in the dust,
and dare to be great.
“The credit belongs only to the man who
is actually in the arena, whose face is
marred by dust and sweat and blood,
who strives valiantly, who errs, who
comes short again and again, because
there is no effort without error and
shortcoming … who spends himself in a
worthy cause … who at the worst, if he
fails, at least fails while daring greatly,
so that his place shall never be with
those cold and timid souls who neither
know victory nor defeat.”
–Teddy Roosevelt, 1910
EVERYONE HAS A ROLE.
KNOW IT.
It’s imperative that we understand
how every single role fits into the
organization’s success and how,
together, all our efforts work in harmony
toward achieving a higher goal. We must
aspire to define, accept, and respect
our roles. We must know the role above,
below, and alongside our own. No one
in TR should ever say, “that’s not my job.”
GET SHIT DONE.
This team was built on the belief that
looking only at obstacles and hearing
only excuses will keep success well out
of reach. Identify and prioritize what
needs to happen, create an effective
plan to tackle the task, fight through
pain and chaos and GSD.
TEAM RUBICON FAQ
TE AM RUBICON’S CULTUR AL VALUES
CHANGE YOUR SOCKS.
YOUR MOTHER’S A DONOR.
Military service, disaster response, and
veteran reintegration are all mentally,
physically, and emotionally demanding.
It will us wear down. We must be aware
of this in ourselves and teammates. This
is about self-maintenance and selfwellness. It’s like stepping off with your
unit on a long march under a heavy
pack—it’s critical that you take breaks
whether you’re tired or not, drink water,
and change your socks.
We cannot be afraid to spend money—
that will only anchor growth. But we
must be prepared to defend every dollar
we spend. Think of it this way: imagine
your mother donated the dollar you’re
about to spend. Would you spend it?
ADULTS ONLY.
Where rules aren’t necessary, rules
aren’t found. Want a beer after a long
day? Have a beer. Need a few days to
change your socks? Tell your team and
take a few days off. Our work is tough
and can get stressful. Being treated
like an adult is designed to reduce that
stress; however, abusing the rule has
consequences. TR is a fun organization
to be a part of, let’s keep it that way.
How to talk about
Team Rubicon
TEAM RUBICON FAQ
HOW TO TALK ABOUT TE AM RUBICON
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
HOW IS TEAM RUBICON FUNDED?
Team Rubicon is a veteran-led
humanitarian organization that serves
global communities before, during and
after disasters and crises.
Team Rubicon is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
that relies on donations and the
generosity of the public to support our
mission. We also have several corporate
sponsors who invest in the impact
we have on communities affected by
disasters and those who serve them.
ABOUT TEAM RUBICON
Founded following the Haiti earthquake
in 2010, the organization has grown to
more than 160,000 volunteers across
the United States and Canada and
has launched thousands of operations
domestically and internationally. To drive
equity across disaster and humanitarian
services, Team Rubicon focuses
on three areas of impact: disaster
services- from mitigation to immediate
response to recovery; rebuild servicesmaintaining the fabric of communities
through resilient building methods;
and international services- providing
emergent and surge medical services,
WASH, and disaster risk reduction.
HOW DOES TEAM RUBICON
USE DONATIONS?
We are committed to transparency.
We have been consistently recognized
by Candid, Guidestar, and Charity
Navigator as a top charity.
HOW DOES SOMEONE
GET INVOLVED?
Anyone looking to join, donate, or learn
more about Team Rubicon should go to
TeamRubiconUSA.org
FEEDBACK?
Any Greyshirt can email
Feedback@TeamRubiconUSA.org
to directly contact senior leadership
regarding any issue requiring direct and
immediate attention.
TEAM RUBICON FAQ
HOW TO TALK ABOUT TE AM RUBICON
HOW DO I GET ASSISTANCE?
If the community we are serving is
utilizing Crisis Cleanup (an external
work order management system),
affected residents can contact the
number provided on their website
to request assistance. Support from
Team Rubicon or any other organization
is not guaranteed, but non-profits
assisting in the area may have visibility
on those requests.
If we are working in an area where
Crisis Cleanup is not being utilized,
homeowners with support needs
that may align with Team Rubicon
capabilities should be input into
Team Rubicon’s work order
management system.
HOW DO WE DETERMINE
WHO GETS ASSISTANCE?
In order to serve those with the greatest
need, we assess initial damage and a
community’s vulnerability leveraging
a mix of the CDCʼs social vulnerability
index, public resources and requests
from local partners. This allows us to
focus our efforts where we can make the
biggest impact. All services are at no
cost to homeowners.
TEAM RUBICON OFFICES
National Headquarters
5230 Pacific Concourse Dr, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90045
National Operations Center
1209 W Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Territory Operations Center
459 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
Rebuild Operations Center
2710 Reed Rd, Suite 170
Houston, TX 77051
TEAM RUBICON PHONE NUMBER
(310) 640-8787
CORE OPERATIONS
Donning
PPE
Doffing
PPE
CORE OPS
RESPIR ATORY PROTECTION
TEAM RUBICON STANDARD N95
AND N100 PAPER MASKS
• N95 masks protect from 95% of
airborne particles.
• N100 masks protect from 100% of
airborne particles.
• Designed for short-term exposures.
• Must ensure there is a good seal
around nose and mouth.
• Light contamination,
change every hour.
• Heavy contamination,
change every 30 minutes.
5 Ds OF CHANGE
Change your mask if it is Dirty,
Damaged, Damp, Deformed, Difficult
to breathe.
We ask that volunteers
only wear N95 And
N100 paper masks
on Team Rubicon
operations.
UPON TRʼS FIT TEST STANDARDS
TR will require volunteers to shave
facial hair that lies along the sealing
area for a N95 Fit Test. Greyshirts can
waive fit testing, or be reassigned
to a different type of work.
DONNING & DOFFING PPE
It’s recommended that Greyshirts not
remove their masks or gloves until
after removing their Tyvek suit so as
not to breathe in or touch potential
contaminants that may be disturbed
when manipulating the suit.
CORE OPS
RESPIR ATORY PROTECTION
WHAT ABOUT HEPA MASKS?
Designed for levels of contamination
that exceed normal TR Operations.
TR will never knowingly ask you to work
in an environment where a HEPA mask is
required to work safely.
An example of an N95 mask in use
on Operation Palmetto Punch.
CORE OPS
L ADDER SAFET Y | E X TENSION L ADDER
Always face the ladder
when climbing and keep
body centered.
Use a tool belt or a
hand line to carry tools
and equipment.
Maintain 3 points
of contact on the
ladder at all times
(two feet and a
hand, or two hands
and a foot).
Properly
engage all
locks on the
ladder.
Use a ladder
with non-slip feet
on a stable and
level surface.
Extend the
ladder at least 3'
above the point
of support.
Place the base
a quarter of the
working length of the
ladder from the wall.
Look up for
overhead
electrical
hazards
CORE OPS
L ADDER SAFET Y | E X TENSION L ADDER
Do not carry heavy objects with hands
while going up and down a ladder.
Do not over reach/use ladder with
the wrong height for the job
200kg
200kg
Do not exceed the maximum load rating
of a ladder. This can be found on a
warning label adhered to the ladder.
CORE OPS
L ADDER SAFET Y | STEP L ADDER
Always face the ladder
when climbing and keep
body centered.
Maintain 3 points of
contact on the ladder at
all times. (two feet and a
hand, or two hands and
a foot).
If two hands are needed
for a brief period for
light work, keep two
feet on the same step
and the body (knees or
chest) supported by the
step ladder to maintain
3 points of contact.
Fully open
stepladder
and lock
spreaders in
place.
Use ladder
on stable and
level surface
with no-slip
feet.
CORE OPS
L ADDER SAFET Y | STEP L ADDER
Do not use a step ladder
as a single ladder or in a
partially closed position.
Do not use a ladder with
slippery or damaged steps.
Do not over reach/use ladder
with the wrong height for the job.
Do not step on the top two steps.
These are not safe to step on.
Do not move or shift a ladder
while a person is on the ladder.
CORE OPS
DEBRIS MANAGEMENT | PUSH TO CURB
DEBRIS MANAGEMENT
DEBRIS TYPES
There are certain requirements for
the separation of waste to maximize a
town’s potential FEMA reimbursement.
Make sure to separate the debris into
these 6 categories.
DO
• Place debris on the curb.
• Place debris in the public rightof-way between the curb and the
sidewalk.
• Place debris right on top of the curb
if there is no sidewalk.
DO NOT
• Do not place debris in the road.
• Do not block the street or sidewalk
with debris.
• Do not block mailboxes.
• Do not block electric and water
meters.
• Do not block fire hydrants.
• Do not block storm drains.
• Vegetation
Tree trunks, branches, leaves, brush
• Household Garbage
Wet newspapers or card-board,
unusable food items
• Construction Debris
Drywall, lumber, carpet, furniture,
roofing, insulation
• Large Appliances (aka White Goods)
Refrigerators, washers, dryers,
freezers
• Electronics
TVs, computers, stereos, telephones
• Household Hazards/Waste Oil,
batteries, waste
CORE OPS
DEBRIS MANAGEMENT | PUSH TO CURB
DEBRIS REMOVAL GUIDELINES
To expedite the debris removal process, please follow these rules:
DEBRIS SEPARATION
Please separate debris into the six categories shown below.
Placing debris near or on trees,
poles, or other structures makes
removal difficult. This includes
fire hydrants and meters.
N O PI C K UP
Household
Garbage
Bagged
garbage,
discarded
food, paper,
packaging
Construction
Debris
Building
materials,
drywall, lumber,
carpet, furniture,
plumbing
Vegetative
Debris
Tree branches,
leaves, logs,
plants
Hazardous
Waste
Oil, battery,
pesticide,
paint, cleaning
supplies,
compressed gas
Large Appliances
Refrigerator,
washer/dryer, air
conditioner, stove,
water heater,
dishwasher
Do not leave
doors unsealed
or unsecured
Debris should be placed curbside.
DEBRIS SHOULD NOT BLOCK ROADWAY.
Electronics
Television,
computer,
stereo, phone,
DVD player
CORE OPS
MUCK OUT | PUSH TO CURB
PREPARE THE WORKSITE
DEBRIS DISPOSAL
• Turn power off at the Master Switch
on the external breaker box. Secure
utilities to ensure power cannot
accidentally be turned back on while
your team is working.
Be sure you understand the State’s
specific rules on debris disposal.
Generally, contaminants are double
bagged and marked with the
contaminant name. This method may
vary from operation to operation.
• Remove any exterior doors that
inhibit debris removal. These doors
will be reattached at the end of the
workday to maintain security.
SET UP THE GENERATOR (IF NEEDED)
• Remove tripping hazards and other
debris.
• Set the generator up outside in a
well-ventilated area.
VENTILATE THE BUILDING
• Make sure all cables are clearly
marked, so they don’t become
tripping hazards.
• Open all windows to properly
ventilate the building.
• Ventilate the work area to pull air
out of the building. Do not use fan if
sewage is present.
PROTECT UNAFFECTED AREAS
Protect areas that are not damaged
with plastic sheeting, i.e. furniture and
undamaged flooring.
ESTABLISH AN EQUIPMENT
STORAGE AREA
esignate a single tool storage area.
D
When finished with any tool, put it back
into storage.
• Mitigate against potential carbon
monoxide hazards.
CORE OPS
MUCK OUT | GENER AL PROCEDURES
SET UP A DECONTAMINATION
(DECON) STATION
WHAT ITEMS DO I SAVE?
WHICH DO I DISCARD?
Must be established at every job
site with contaminates or anytime
you are at a job site for an extended
period of time.
Salvage the following if possible:
IS THERE STANDING WATER IN
THE STRUCTURE?
• Window Frames
• Water must be pumped out
before work begins.
• Wear proper PPE: boots, TYVEK
suits, eye pro, N95/N100 mask.
• Always assume water is
contaminated.
• Always check water depth before
entering.
• If water is dirty, check for hazards
by using a stick.
• Look out for personal
belongings– jewelry, photos,
other mementos.
• Solid wood cabinets and furniture
• Solid wood doors
• Dimensional Lumber (2x4)
• Door Frames
• Floor Trim
Generally discard the following using
discretion and good judgment:
• Drywall (1' above the water line or at
the drywall seam)
• Insulation/Rockwall
• Pressboard/Plywood furniture and
cabinets/paneling/flooring
• Absorbent materials
• Hollow-core doors
NOTE Despite the common misconception, Federal Aid will not replace all items lost to a
flood. As a result, show caution in discarding household and personal items.
CORE OPS
MUCK OUT | DRY WALL
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Proper PPE: Eye Pro, Glove, N95/
N100 mask
• Utility knife
• Permanent marker
• Pry bar, fubar or other prying tool
STEP 1
Mark straight line 1' above highest
visible watermark or at the drywall seam
(whichever is higher).
STEP 2
Score line with utility knife.
STEP 3
Remove in large pieces to reduce
cleanup work for you and your team.
NOTE Walls made of certain materials can act like a sponge when wet. If
soaked by contaminated floodwater, it can be a permanent health hazard and
should be removed.
CORE OPS
MUCK OUT | PL ASTER AND L ATH
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Proper PPE: Eye Pro, Gloves, N95/N100 mask
• Reciprocating Saw
• Pry Bar
STEP 1
Using a reciprocating saw cut the plaster and lath between the wall studs.
STEP 2
Use a pry bar to ease from the studs.
NOTE The reciprocating saw is better for plaster and lath demolition when
multiple types of materials need to be cut but should not be used to plunge cut
walls to avoid gas/water/electric lines.
INSULATION OR FIBERGLASS
You may find insulation behind
ceilings, drywall walls and plaster
walls. Fiberglass is the most common
form of insulation and is an irritant.
• Wear full PPE to remove.
• Try to bag fiberglass inside the
structure before you move it.
CORE OPS
MUCK OUT | FIX TURES AND FIT TINGS
Mark all fixtures and fittings to be removed. Colored post-its can be used for this
purpose. Select one color for items to be saved and a second color for items to be
discarded.
FIXTURES are fixed to the wall
or floor. Examples include: Fixed
Furniture (Bathtub, Sink), Kitchen Units,
Cupboards, Light Fixtures, etc.
FITTINGS are free standing items.
Examples include: Beds, Sofas, Blinds,
Paintings, Mirrors, Refrigerators,
Washing Machines, Lamps, etc.
• Mattresses should be thrown away.
• Upholstered furniture soaked by
flood waters should only be saved
if they are to be cleaned by a
professional.
• Wood veneered furniture is usually
not worth the cost and effort to repair.
• Solid wood furniture can usually
be restored unless the damage is
severe.
Remember you are going through someone’s home and belongings. What may not
seem salvageable to you may have a lot of sentimental value. If the homeowner
isn’t ready to let something go explain the risks to them and the steps required to
salvage the item.
NO NAIL LEFT BEHIND Team Rubicon does not leave fasteners in place. All
nails and screws will be removed before leaving the property.
CORE OPS
MUCK OUT | FLOOR COVERINGS
The floor covering (vinyl, linoleum, carpet) must be removed so the sub-flooring can
dry thoroughly. Here are a few tips:
VINYL
TILES
• Vinyl tends to sit on top of the
floor and is easy to remove. Simply
remove the trim around the edges
and roll it up.
• Do not remove tiles unless necessary
or requested by the homeowner.
These floors can usually be
salvaged by using a bleach solution,
and scrubbing the tile and grout
vigorously with a stiff nylon brush.
LINOLEUM
• Linoleum is secured to floor with a
strong adhesive and is tougher to
take out.
• Floor scrapers are the most
effective way to remove linoleum.
• However, if the subfloor is damaged,
the tiles in that area will need to be
removed.
CARPET
• Flood-soaked carpet cannot be
saved.
• Cut carpet into manageable pieces
and roll it up.
• Remove insulation from under the
carpet.
• Work in teams, wet carpet is heavy.
BEWARE! 8'x8' or 9'x9' tiles in buildings built prior to 1980 may contain asbestos.
CORE OPS
SIF TING PROCEDURES | FOR FIRE RESPONSE
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Proper PPE: Eye Pro,
N95/N100 Mask, Gloves
• 5'x5' Tarp
• Fine Sifter
• 1 Shovel
• 1+ Buckets
• 1 Push Broom
• Bread Tray
STEP 1
Have the homeowner identify locations of potential personal belongings. Complete
a Worksite walk through to identify hazardous materials, damaged components
of construction, utilities, other safety concerns, and additional PPE that may be
necessary (like Tyvek suits).
STEP 2
SET UP SIFTING EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE DIG SITE. Place a tarp down and
secure with stakes or rocks. All sifting operations will occur on this tarp.
STEP 3
Fill a bucket with ash/debris from the site. Transport to the sifting site.
STEP 4
Placing the bread tray over the fine sifter, and begin the rough sifting of ash debris by
dumping ash onto the bread tray. During this step, the fine sifter is acting as a catch pan.
NOTE It’s time consuming and requires a lot of manpower to search the entire
structure. Narrowing down the area to a 2'x2' to 3'x3' area provides the greatest
results. This area should be marked with flags or paint.
CORE OPS
SIF TING PROCEDURES | FOR FIRE RESPONSE
STEP 5
Remove any personal belongings
from the bread tray and discard all
other debris.
STEP 6
Once the ash has been sifted through
the bread tray, two personnel should
then begin sifting through any items
caught in the fine sifter.
STEP 7
Continue these steps until all ash in
the bucket has been sifted. Remove
ash from the tarp frequently using a
push broom.
NOTE The sifting team should dig 2'-4' deep for a 1-story home and 4'-6' deep
for items that were located in a basement or in a multi‑story home.
CORE OPS
BUILDING A FINE SIF TER | FOR FIRE RESPONSE
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 2"x4"x8' (2)
Cut to: 2"x4"x48" (2), 2"x4"x21" (2)
• 1"x4"x8' (1)
Cut to: 1"x4"x24" (2), 1"x4"x21" (2)
• Screws
• Drill and Screwdriver Bit
• Staple Gun and Staples
• 24"x24", ¼" Wire Screening
• Tape Measure
• Circular Saw
• Proper PPE: Eye Pro, Gloves
STEP 1
Lay out the four 2"x4" boards on edge
and arrange them so that the two
shorter boards are on the inside, 12" in
from each end.
Drill two screws through the longer
boards into the shorter boards at each
joint, keeping the boards as square as
possible.
STEP 2
Lay your 24"x24" piece of wire screening
on top of the opening square formed by
the four pieces of 2"x4".
Once the screen is positioned, use the
staple gun to attach it firmly in place.
Keep in mind that you will be screwing in
the 1"x4" on top of the screen and plan
your staple spacing accordingly.
12”
12”
CORE OPS
BUILDING A FINE SIF TER | FOR FIRE RESPONSE
STEP 3
Once the screen is secure, arrange the
four pieces of 1"x4" so that the longer
24" pieces go across the middle and
cover the joints, and the two 21" pieces
are parallel to the 48" 2"x4"s. Mark
the placement and attach the shorter
pieces first so that the 24" pieces can
be made flush with the ends.
Use at least four screws per side to
make sure the sifter is built to last.
21”
24”
NOTE This sifter fits onto a standard sized wheelbarrow.
CORE OPS
ROOF TARPING | PAGE 1 OF 4
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Proper PPE: Sturdy Boots, Eye Pro,
Gloves, Hard Hat
• Fall Protection Kit (harness)
• Claw Hammer
• Utility Knife
• Tool Tote
• Ladder
• Caulk Gun & Roof Sealant
• Duplex Nails
• Roofing Nails
• 1"x2" Furring Strips
• Tarp or Plastic Sheeting
• Instant Waterproof Repair Tape
STEP 1
Unroll enough tarp to cover leaking
section with additional overlap on each
side enough to stretch approximately 4'
over the ridge cap. If the tarp is not long
enough to reach over the ridge cap, you
will need to install an overlapping piece
of tarp above the first piece.
NOTE: Objective for the proper way
to join the two tarps is to not allow for
leakage. Wrap the tarp two or three
times around the board.
4'
4'
Leaking
Area
2'
4'
CORE OPS
ROOF TARPING | PAGE 2 OF 4
STEP 2
Cut approximately 2' high by 4' wide
sections out of each of the corners of
the tarp.
Leaking
Area
STEP 3
Starting with the bottom of the tarp, cut
the furring strips approximately 4' longer
than the width of the tarp. If covering a
large area, abutting two or more strips
may be necessary. Staple or nail tarp to
furring strips.
4'
4'
Leaking
Area
4'
STEP 4
Using the overhand roll method, wrap
approximately 2' of tarp around furring
strip.
4'
2'
Note: Wooden strip should rest on roof
side of tarping so it won’t collect water
and debris.
2'
NOTE Spend the least amount of time possible on the roof that you have to.
You can do a lot of measurements and prep from the ground, unless necessary.
CORE OPS
ROOF TARPING | PAGE 3 OF 4
STEP 5
Nail furring strip approximately 2' below
leaking area.
Leaking
Area
2’
STEP 6
Repeat Steps 3-5 for the remaining
sides of the tarp—starting with the
left and right sides, and last the top
—pulling taut. Top of the tarp should
extend approximately 4' over the top of
the ridge cap.
Leaking
Area
Note: Left and right furring strips will
need to be cut to allow tarp to bend
over the ridge cap.
Leaking
Area
Back View of Roof
CORE OPS
ROOF TARPING | PAGE 4 OF 4
STEP 7
If there are breaches or weak spots
on the roof’s surface, mark these with
spray paint.
Note: If tarping an entire roof, add
boards vertically to weigh down.
ROOF PENETRATIONS
If you encounter roof penetrations
such as plumbing pipes or exhaust
vents, cut an “X” in the plastic to fit
over the object and seal the “X” with
Water Proof Repair Tape.
Make sure the seal is watertight and
the tape extends 2" onto the base of
the penetration.
Never tarp or cover an exhaust vent!
CORE OPS
COVERING BRE ACHES | UNOCCUPIED HOME
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Proper PPE: Hard Hat, Eye Pro, Gloves
• Exterior-rated Plywood or
Marine Plywood
• Measuring Tape
• Permanent Marker
STEP 1
Locate the studs, as this is where you
will want to attach the boards. Take
measurement and cut board to size.
STEP 2
Hold plywood against window/door. Drill
holes through the studs every 12" to 16".
Make sure holes are at least 1" from the
panel edge.
STEP 3
Drive screws into the studs.
• Long, Corrosion-Resistant Screws
with Flat Heads
• Electric Drill and Drill Bit
• Electric Saw (unless plywood is precut
to measurement)
CORE OPS
COVERING BRE ACHES | UNOCCUPIED HOME
MASONRY HOMES
Fit the plywood sheet inside the window
frame, over the glass. Hold it in place
with 4" barrel bolts spaced about 15"
apart. The sliding shaft of each bolt fits
into a hole drilled into the masonry.
NOTE This method is for security only in an unoccupied home.
CORE OPS
COVERING BRE ACHES | OCCUPIED HOME
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• (1) Sheet ½" Exterior Plywood
• (1) Wing Nut
• (1) 2"x 2" Lumber
• Circular Saw
• (1) 5/8" Carriage Bolt
• Drill and Drill Bit
• (2) 2" Flat Washers
STEP 1
Remove all broken glass from the
window, floor and exterior of the house.
STEP 2
Measure the window so that the
plywood overlaps the window itself.
Remember, the plywood will be cut to fit
inside of the opening. Cut plywood to fit.
STEP 3
From the inside, measure and cut 2"x2"
NOTE This method allows for escape in case of an emergency.
CORE OPS
COVERING BRE ACHES | OCCUPIED HOME
lumber so that it fits snugly on the inside
of the frame. Drill hole through plywood
and into 2"x2" lumber.
STEP 4
From the outside, run a carriage bolt
with washer through the face of the
plywood.
STEP 5
On the inside, secure 2"x2"s with
washer and a wing nut, tightening it
up and creating a sandwich with the
window itself.
CORE OPS
SANDBAGGING/FILLING | FLOOD MITIGATION
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Toolbox Tips —
Sandbags
• Proper PPE: Gloves, Eye Pro
• Short Handled Shovels
• Bags (Cloth or Plastic)
• Sand (or Dirt)
FILLING SANDBAGS WORK BEST IN
THREE-PERSON TEAMS
BAGGER
Holds open and closes
the bag
SHOVELER
Shovels sand into
the sandbag until
it is 1/2 to 2/3 full
MOVER
Stacks and stockpiles
filled sandbags
NOTE You do not need to tie the end of the bag. Untied bags form a tighter
seal when stacked than tied bags.
CORE OPS
SANDBAGGING/FILLING | FLOOD MITIGATION
HOW MANY SANDBAGS DO I NEED?
LENGTH OF DAM
DAM HEIGHT
50'
100'
250'
300'
450'
500'
1'
300
600
900
1,200
2,100
2,400
2'
1,050
2,100
3,150
4,200
7,350
8,400
3'
2,250
4,500
6,750
9,000
15,750
18,000
4'
3,900
7,800
15,600
19,500
31,200
35,100
CORE OPS
SANDBAGGING/L AYING | FLOOD MITIGATION
STEP 1
Clear away all debris in the area where
sandbags are to be laid.
Dig a trench 2 sandbags wide and 4-6"
deep.
STEP 2
Place a large sheet of heavy duty plastic
flat on the ground extending across the
trench and towards the water. Place two
rows of sandbags in the trench to anchor
the plastic.
STEP 3
Fold the open end of bag under filled
portion.
Place bags on their side and parallel to
direction of flow.
Overlap the sandbag with the bottom of
the bag tightly and partially overlapping
the previous bag. After placement, tamp
each sandbag in place to eliminate gaps
and form a tight seal.
CORE OPS
SANDBAGGING/L AYING | FLOOD MITIGATION
STEP 4
Stagger the second layer of bags
perpendicular to the first by
placing the sand bags over the
seams of the previous layer.
STEP 5
Continue to stack sandbags in a
pyramidal structure using a 3:1
ratio. For every foot in height,
there should be 3' in width.
Note: Offset adjacent rows of
sandbags by one-half bag length.
STEP 6
Once the barrier is at the
appropriate level, fold the
heavy duty plastic over the
top of the barrier and anchor
it with additional sandbags.
CORE OPS
SANDBAGGING/MOVING | FLOOD MITIGATION
THE DIAGONAL PASS FORMATION
The Diagonal Pass Formation is a staggered line where volunteers face each
other. This formation reduces the amount of physical exertion required to move the
sandbag down the line.
CORE OPS
OSHA HA Z ARD L ABELS & PICTOGR APHS
HEALTH HAZARD
carcinogen,
mutagenicy,
respiratory
sensitivity,
reproductive toxin,
target organ toxin,
aspiration toxin
CORROSION
burns skin and
eyes, corrosive to
metals
FLAME
flammable,
pyrophorics, selfheating, emits
flammable gas, selfreacting, organic
peroxides
EXPLODING
BOMB
explosives, selfreacting, organic
peroxides
EXCLAMATION
MARK
irritants to skin,
eyes and lung,
hazard to ozone
ENVIRONMENT
aquatic toxicity
GAS CYLINDER
gas is under
pressure
SKULL AND
CROSSBONES
acute toxicity
(fatal or toxic)
SITE SURVEYS
SITE SURVEYS
INTRODUCTION TO SITE SURVE YS
Site Surveys give an overall picture of damage to identify the scope of work and
resources required to meet homeowners’ needs. The information gathered during
site surveys is used to generate work orders for TR Strike Teams.
APPROACHING HOMEOWNERS
• When approaching homeowners be professional and compassionate.
• Remember to introduce yourself.
• Tell them about Team Rubicon and the services we offer.
• Ask them if they are requesting Team Rubicon’s services. If yes, ask permission
before walking around their property and have them sign a Homeowner — Right of
Entry Form and Liability Waiver.
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR SAFETY CONCERNS
• Utilities
Note the status of all utilities. If you see
downed wires, assume they are live. If
you smell gas, leave the area.
• Collapse Zone
Stay out of the collapse zone! Collapse
Zone = 1.5 x height of building.
• Widow-makers
Look out for overhead hazards (e.g.
loose branches or debris).
• Structural assessment
Only enter a residence if you are sure
of its stability.
SITE SURVEYS
INTRODUCTION TO SITE SURVE YS
DOCUMENTS/PURPOSE
Each TR document is important in ensuring the legality of our work and in tracking
the impact of Greyshirts in the field.
Waivers
• Homeowner must sign a waiver before TR can do work.
• Gives TR permission to enter the property.
• Certifies the person signing is the legal owner of the property.
• We can do a site survey if the property is rented, but we require the owner to sign
a waiver before work can begin.
• Releases Team Rubicon from all liabilities.
• Note: Signing a waiver is not a promise that TR will complete the work.
Work Order
• Provides information on the scope and scale of work required.
• Used to create work assignments for strike teams.
Service Tasks
• Allows TR to keep track of progress in the field.
NOTE If the damage is across two properties (ie, fallen tree), a waiver will be
needed from both homeowners.
SITE SURVEYS
SITE SURVE Y PROCESS
☐ Using a Field Service phone, log in
while connected to the internet.
☐ Acquire a list of addresses or area
of operation to canvass.
☐ Contact homeowners the morning
prior to arrival.
☐ Meet with the homeowner and
discuss next steps.
☐ Complete the Homeowner-Right
of Entry Form and Liability Waiver.
This must be completed by the
homeowner prior to beginning
work.
☐ Complete the Request for Total
Demolition Services Waiver if
home is to be demolished.
☐ Log survey info and resources
needed into the Field Service app.
☐ Take photos that tell the story and
attach them to the Site Survey.
☐ Save and submit while on and/or
inside the property.
☐ Continue to the next address or
return to the FOB.
Field Service
Job Aids
SITE SURVEYS
WORK ORDER TIPS | IMPORTANT ITEMS TO NOTE
KEY INFORMATION TO EMPHASIZE
Habitability Restrictions
• Damage preventing homeowner
from living in the structure.
Access and Functional Needs
• Blocked access to home.
Homeowner Vulnerability
• Modifications made on the home
based on a disability, anyone under
18 or over 62 years old, etc.
Damaged Trees
• Trees over 18″ in diameter.
• Trees requiring multiple
stress releasing cuts, cuts
at height, or anything more
than bucking and limbing.
• Trees on or near power lines.
• Widow-makers
Is the Location Hard to Find?
A picture of the property from the road
or access point should be the first
picture attached to a Site Survey. If the
address is not visible, write it on a piece
of paper and include it in the picture.
Trees requiring stress-relieving cuts.
SITE SURVEYS
WORK ORDER TIPS | IMPORTANT ITEMS TO NOTE
Issues related to site capacity,
accessibility, or egresses
• Work requiring access to
confined spaces
• Work requiring special equipment
Example: skid-steer,
excavator or pole saw.
Asbestos
• Assume asbestos is present in
buildings constructed before 1980.
Mold present in a home.
Is Mold Present?
• If you notice mold present, select
“yes” in the drop-down menu. If you’re
uncertain whether it’s black mold,
state that in the additional notes field.
Photos
• If additional photos are needed,
include the picture with the address
as the first photo. Then take additional
photos. Do this for each property.
Field Service
Training
Specific homeowner requests
• Take note of things homeowners
point out to you.
NOTE You can communicate in the System with Command Staff in the field
through the work order technology.
FIELD READINESS
Field Readiness
Leader Roadmaps
FIELD READINESS
LE AVING IT “ TR CLE AN” | CORE OPER ATIONS
CUBIC FEET OF DEBRIS REMOVED?
Refer to “Sizing up Debris” Job Aid
TAKE PICTURES
Photos should show the work TR
members have done. Before and after
photos, remaining work to be done or
photos showing unusual circumstances.
BE CONSIDERATE OF THE
HOMEOWNER AND THEIR DESIRES
It might not be much and it may look
like trash to you, but to the homeowner
it may be all they have. The wants and
desires of the homeowner take priority
over everything else.
DO NO HARM
Don’t cause unnecessary damage or
create added expenses.
SALVAGE WHAT YOU CAN
IIf something can be salvaged, do so.
This can save a homeowner thousands.
LEAVE IT CLEAN AND
CONSTRUCTION READY
• Clean out all debris to the best of
your ability.
• Studs should be cleaned and ready
for new covering. This means all nails
should be removed.
• When cutting sheetrock, make
sure all the cuts are straight. Don’t
leave a wall looking like waves in an
ocean. This will end up costing the
homeowner.
• Continuously clean throughout the
day. This makes it easier on the team
at the end of the day and it keeps
the house from looking more like a
disaster.
FIELD READINESS
LE AVING IT “ TR CLE AN” | CHAINSAW OPER ATIONS
CONTROL THE DEBRIS PILE
Homeowners are the ones who have
to deal with the mess when we leave,
so don’t leave a massive project on
their curbs! Always sort debris to FEMA
standards, even if the community or
company hired to remove the debris
doesn’t require it.
CUT TREES INTO
MANAGEABLE SIZES
Take care of your swampers! Buck and
limb trees into easily carried sizes.
TAKE RAKES AND SHOVELS
TO THE WORKSITE
These tools will help get most of the
leaves and sawdust out of the yard.
FIELD READINESS
SIZING UP DEBRIS
GENERAL FORMULA FOR DEBRIS
Length x Width x Height =
Cubic Feet
1 CUBIC YARD
1 cu ft
3 ft
3 ft
3 ft
HOW DOES YOUR DEBRIS STACK UP?
108 cubic feet
54 cubic feet
54 cubic feet
27 cubic feet
FIELD READINESS
SIZING UP DEBRIS
TIPS FOR SIZING UP DEBRIS
• When performing estimates, treat debris piles as a cube, not a cone.
• To get the most accurate measurement of the debris
pile in the field, use a tape measure.
• Don’t have a tape measure? Don’t worry! Use your stride. The average
male stride is 2.5 feet. The average female stride is 2.2 feet.
150 CUBIC FEET OF DEBRIS
3 FT.
5
FT
.
1 0 F T.
Traffic Safety
NOTE Managing debris, and other TR work orders,
may require you to work on foot in traffic zones.
FIELD READINESS
HE AT INJURIES | IDENTIF YING AND TRE ATING
HEAT CRAMPS
HEAT EXHAUSTION
Symptoms:
Symptoms:
Involuntary muscle spasms. Usually in
leg muscles or stomach.
• Headache and/or lightheadedness
Action:
• Profuse sweating
☐ Get some shade.
• Nausea
• Weak pulse
☐ Get some water and an
electrolyte‑heavy drink (Fluids and
rest should do the trick).
Action:
☐ Notify your team leader and if
necessary, get medical attention.
☐ Get some water and an
electrolyte‑heavy drink.
☐ Get to a shaded area immediately.
☐ Inform the team leader of your
symptoms. They will arrange to have
you transported to a medical facility
for a more detailed examination.
FIELD READINESS
HE AT INJURIES | IDENTIF YING AND TRE ATING
HEAT STROKE
PREVENTION IS KEY
Symptoms:
☐ Monitor your team.
• Flushed, dry, hot, and red skin.
☐ Know the weather and work
conditions.
• The “umbles” or behavior resulting in
mumbles, fumbles, and stumbles.
• May appear intoxicated and could
lose consciousness.
Action:
☐ Get the affected person out of the
heat and into the shade.
☐ Maintain their airway, breathing and
circulation (ABCs).
☐ Immediately call 911.
☐ Open any restrictive clothing.
☐ If able, soak the patient with water
and place ice packs on the groin.
☐ Fan the patient.
☐ If conscious, give the individual
small amounts of cool water.
☐ Ensure proper rest/work cycles.
☐ Stay hydrated: Drink about 1 liter
of water/electrolyte drink per hour
while working.
☐ Alcohol and caffeine increase your
risk of dehydration and heat stroke.
Be smart about them.
Know the signs and be prepared
to speak up if you’re observing
any of these symptoms in your
teammates or yourself. Stay
hydrated and keep alert!
FIELD READINESS
COLD INJURIES | IDENTIF YING AND TRE ATING
HYPOTHERMIA
Early Symptoms:
Late Symptoms:
• Shivering
• No shivering
• Fatigue
• Blue skin
• Loss of coordination
• Dilated pupils
• Confusion and disorientation
• Slowed pulse and breathing
• Loss of consicsouness
Action:
☐ Alert your supervisor and request medical assistance.
☐ Move the victim into a warm room or shelter.
☐ Remove their wet clothing.
☐ Warm the center of their body first - chest, neck, head, and groin using an
electric blanket or skin-to-skin contact under loose, dry layers.
☐ Warm beverages may help. Do not give alcoholic beverages and do not give
beverages to an unconscious person.
☐ After their body temperature has increased, keep the victim dry and
wrapped in a warm blanket, including their head and neck.
☐ If the victim has no pulse, begin CPR.
FIELD READINESS
COLD INJURIES | IDENTIF YING AND TRE ATING
FROST BITE
PREVENTION IS KEY
Symptoms:
☐ Monitor your team.
• Shivering
☐ Know the weather and work
conditions.
• Fatigue
• Loss of coordination
• Confusion and disorientation
Action:
☐ Get into a warm room as
soon as possible.
☐ Unless absolutely necessary, do
not walk on frostbitten feet or toes.
☐ Immerse the affected area
in warm—not hot—water.
☐ Warm the affected area
using body heat.
☐ Do not rub or massage
the frostbitten area.
☐ Do not use a heating pad,
lamp, stove, fireplace, or
radiator for warming.
☐ Ensure proper rest/work cycles.
☐ Stay hydrated: Drink about 1 liter
of water/electrolyte drink per hour
while working.
☐ Alcohol and caffeine increase your
risk of dehydration and heat stroke.
Be smart about them.
Know the signs and be prepared
to speak up if you’re observing
any of these symptoms in your
teammates or yourself. Stay
hydrated and keep alert!
FIELD READINESS
BLEEDING INJURIES | WOUND CARE
BLEEDING WOUNDS
Greyshirts work in environments and with tools that can cause bleeding wounds.
Proper PPE and adherence to safety protocols can help reduce this risk. Always follow
you documented safety plan and inform your Safety Officer of any medical incident!
Action:
☐ Apply direct pressure to any bleeding wound to control hemorrhage.
☐ Remove constricting rings or jewelery from injured body parts.
☐ Cleanse wound and periphery with soap, sterile water, or solutions.
☐ Irrigate wounds with saline solution or water, if available.
☐ Leave contaminated wounds open to reduce infection risk.
☐ Cover wounds with dry dressing.
☐ Use saline soaked gauze to pack deep wounds.
☐ Tourniquets should only be used with prior consent and only
in the event of life-threatening external bleeding!
NOTE TR uses the combat application
tourniquet (CAT)—NSN#6515-01-521-7976—
in the event of injuries causing serious
blood loss. Consult a Safety Officer for
guidance on CAT use and seek out “Stop
the Bleed” training to learn more.
FIELD READINESS
STRIKE TE AM LE ADER | GENER AL INFORMATION
Thanks for stepping up as a Strike Team Leader (STL). Use this job aid
to review STL best practices and daily responsibilities so you can crush
it while you’re out on an operation. This resource supplements the Site
Safety and Strike Team Leader online courses. Be sure to knock those
out if you haven’t already.
YOUR COMMAND AND GENERAL
STAFF CONTACTS
• You’ll report to the Operations
Section Chief (OSC).
• You’ll be the Logistics Section Chief’s
(LSC) primary point of contact for your
strike team and will communicate with
them for all logistical considerations
(food, ice, tools, equipment).
• You’ll be in charge of your strike team
starting in the morning and at the end
of the operational period, your period
of service is lights on to lights off.
LEAD WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDE
• Model our cultural principles to your
team and the communities we serve.
• Prioritize the health, well-being, and
safety of our Greyshirts. Nothing
we do is worth getting one of our
Greyshirts hurt.
• Mission First, Greyshirts Always: Lead
your team to successfully accomplish
the mission while ensuring a positive
Greyshirt experience.
• G et to know your team! Ask about
their physical condition, diet
restrictions, medications, and
experience levels. Be open to input
and collaboration.
• Enjoy the experience and the
opportunity to create a lifelong bond
with your fellow strike team members,
sharing a sense of accomplishment
and knowing we made a difference in
the lives of those we helped.
FIELD READINESS
STRIKE TE AM LE ADER | GENER AL INFORMATION
SAFETY/TEAM NEEDS
LEADER NEEDS
☐ Appropriate PPE for the whole team.
(Gloves, Eye Pro, TYVEK Suits, Hard
Hats, Ear Pro, N95/N100 Masks, etc.)
Know and account for your team
☐ First Aid Kit
☐ Water
☐ Ice for cooler
☐ Lunch and snacks
WORK NEEDS
☐ 204s or work order
☐ Fueled truck
☐ Tools for work assignment
☐ Division Supervisor/Op Section
Chief contact information
☐ Homeowner has been called
☐ Experience and story
☐ Special skills/training
☐ Physical, mental and
emotional limitations
☐ Who’s on your team
☐ Where they are
☐ What condition they are in
FIELD READINESS
STRIKE TE AM LE ADER | DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. MORNING OF OPERATION
☐ Secure your Field Service enabled phone.
☐ Review your STL Binder.
☐ Clarify any questions you have with the OSC.
2. STRIKE TEAM LEADER BRIEFING
☐ Brief your strike team on the day’s tasks and ensure they’re in proper uniform.
☐ Ensure your team supports any police calls or cleanup of any common areas like the FOB/billets.
☐ Assign strike team members to help inventory, load, and secure the
team’s tools, equipment, lunches, ice, water, etc. into your vehicle.
3. MORNING OPERATIONS BRIEFING (ALL HANDS)
☐ This meeting covers any last-minute guidance and directives from
the Incident Commander and Command and General Staff.
☐ Head off to your team’s worksite when the meeting finishes.
4. EN ROUTE TO WORKSITE
☐ Sit in the front passenger seat to provide directions.
☐ Communicate with the team (discuss the Safety Message/Plan–ICS 208).
☐ Call the homeowner to let them know you’re on your way.
FIELD READINESS
STRIKE TE AM LE ADER | DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
5. ARRIVE AT WORKSITE
☐ Ensure vehicle is parked in safe & secure location.
☐ Contact the OSC to inform them of safe arrival to the worksite.
☐ Meet face to face with the homeowne.r
☐ Brief your strike team on:
☐ Safety assessment and plan.
☐ Medical emergency procedure.
☐ Rally point and escape routes.
☐ Mandatory breaks for lunch and bathroom.
☐ Conduct a daily worksite walk-through with your team upon
arrival and be aware that conditions may change (e.g.,
power or gas comes back on, new hazards arise).
☐ Offload your equipment and stage it neatly near the worksite in a secure area.
☐ Assign tasks to your team, ensuring that they are using the right PPE
and are trained and qualified to use the tools you give them.
6. DEPART THE WORKSITE
☐ Upon completion of work, leave the site “TR Clean”.
☐ Account for all tools.
☐ Update the work order.
☐ Ensure your load plan is secure.
☐ Notify the OSC that you’re returning to the FOB or next worksite.
FIELD READINESS
STRIKE TE AM LE ADER | DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
7. POST OPERATION RECOVERY
☐ Check in with the OSC and LSC upon arrival at FOB.
☐ Clean equipment and tools and remove trash from the truck.
☐ Restock any expendable supplies consumed during the
day (masks, gloves, Tyvek, box cutter blades, etc.).
☐ Debrief your strike team. Find out how they feel, whether they have any concerns,
medical needs, or questions. Make sure they’re hydrated and have all their
personal gear. Get a strike team group photo and thank them for their efforts.
8. STRIKE TEAM LEADER DEBRIEF
☐ Debrief with the OSC. You’ll report out on completed/remaining
work, unexpected physical or environmental conditions, team
morale, needed support, and any challenges or issues.
☐ Turn in and charge your Field Service phone enabled
phone, truck keys, and STL Binder.
9. PREP FOR THE NEXT OPERATIONAL PERIOD
☐ Review lessons learned from the day to set your team up for success the next day.
☐ Coordinate with the LSC for any required supplies, tools, equipment, etc.
☐ Highlight the great work of your team at the evening debrief and campfire.
☐ Keep eyes on your team members during campfire and
make sure they’re well rested for the following day.
FIELD READINESS
INCIDENT REPORTING
INCIDENT REPORTING DURING EVENTS
This includes all Team Rubicon sponsored events or activities—operations, training,
conferences, etc.
Team Rubicon defines an “incident” as:
• Accidents causing an injury or nearinjury to a TR or community member.
• Events placing undue organizational
risk on TR.
• Events compromising the safety or
well-being of oneself or others.
• Events violating the code of conduct
and/or actions of a criminal nature.
• Events compromising a positive
experience for other members.
• Harassment.
Greyshirts should make all reasonable efforts to prevent or stop an accident
or incident from occurring. If you witness any of the above, you may openly or
anonymously report the incident to the on-site leader.
All reported incidents will be investigated and resolved in alignment with the Incident
Reporting Standard Operating Guideline. If possible, all incidents should be reported
within 24 hours.
Incident
Reporting SOG
NOTE Any Greyshirt can email
feedback@TeamRubiconUSA.org to directly
contact senior leadership regarding incidents
or any issue requiring direct attention.
FIELD READINESS
COACHING MOMENTS
COACHING MOMENTS
Team Rubicon uses coaching moments to:
• Document negative situations other than an incident.
• Document positive situations.
In negative situations where events do not rise to the level of an incident as defined
in the Incident Reporting SOG, a coaching moment may be used instead to serve as
documentation of the activity.
As a rule of thumb, the threshold for incident reporting is:
• Damage of equipment >$500.
• Medical incidents requiring treatment.
• Behavioral issues that violate policy and require followup.
It’s not all negative! Greyshirts can also receive positive feedback and recognition
with a coaching moment.
If you observe a Greyshirt going above and beyond in the performance of their
role, or if someone steps way outside their comfort zone - take note of their
accomplishment and document it in a coaching moment!
Common Terms
and Acronyms
FIELD READINESS
PIO | GENER AL INFORMATION
THE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (PIO)
Gathers, verifies, coordinates, and disseminates timely and accurate
information on the current disaster situation. PIOs serve as the conduit
for the information to stakeholders, including the media, or other
organizations seeking information about an incident or event.
This information will include:
• Where help is needed.
• How TR can respond to those
in need of assistance.
• The work already completed.
• The level of commitment
of TR resources including
the number of Greyshirts or
equipment on the ground.
As a PIO with TR, your role is to tell the story of our work, our mission,
and the communities we serve. The PIO is part of the Command
staff and reports directly to the Incident Commander (IC).
FIELD READINESS
PIO | MEDIA INTERVIE WS
As a PIO, it’s your responsibility to ensure that Team Rubicon’s message is clear,
concise, and accurate.
DO
DO NOT
• Be polite and empathetic.
• Don’t say “no comment”.
• Speak to only what you know.
• Don’t speculate .
• Keep eye contact with your interviewer.
• Don’t criticize other agencies or
government responses to a disaster.
• Keep responses short and
straightforward.
• Don’t use jargon.
• Use “Team Rubicon” in your
responses instead of “TR”.
• Don’t lose your temper or
get over emotional.
• Correct mistakes on the spot.
• Don’t over promise or oversell us.
• Consider everything to
be on the record.
• Use ACTIVE voice: “Greyshirts are
assisting with flood mitigation”
instead of “Flood mitigation is
being conducted by Greyshirts”.
• Know your talking points:
• Team Rubicon’s story.
• Operational tempo.
• Pertinent facts and figures
for the operation.
Before participating in an interview with the media,
please notify press@TeamRubiconUSA.org
FIELD READINESS
FIELD TECH | PREPAR ATION AC TIONS
FIELD TECH PREPARATION ACTIONS
Field tech staff and volunteers should routinely:
☐ Function check Branch Tech Kits and Route Clearance Tech Kits.
☐ Function check solar powered gear.
☐ Function check life safety communication devices and power devices.
☐ Conduct hardware and network security scans.
☐ Ensure 3rd party maintenance is requested and completed as needed.
☐ Ensure Field Tech representation on Mission Planning Team calls.
☐ Assist with filling out Technology tab in EMS.
☐ Ensure adequate lead time for shipping and start of operations.
FCC Mexican
Agreements by
Frequency
FIELD READINESS
FIELD TECH | MOBILE DE VICES
KEEP DEVICES UP TO DATE
PROTECT THE DEVICE
• Enable automatic operating system
and app updates to enhance privacy/
security and fix flaws.
• Install security software and use only
trusted chargers and cables.
USE STRONG AUTHENTICATION
• Set strong passwords and PINs,
and use biometric authentication if
possible.
• Enable two-factor authentication for
apps or websites that support it.
PRACTICE GOOD APP SECURITY
• Use only curated app stores and
disable third-party app stores.
• Delete unneeded apps.
• Minimize PII use and grant leastprivilege access to all apps.
• Only allow location access to apps
while in use.
PROTECT NETWORK
COMMUNICATIONS
• Disable unneeded networks and
avoid public Wi-Fi.
• Enable lost device functions and
enable options to remotely wipe
device.
BEWARE OF PHISHING ATTEMPTS
• Check the legitimacy of email before
opening attachments or links.
• Don’t click on links in emails in junk
or spam folders, or in text messages
from numbers you don’t recognize
HEAV Y EQUIPMENT
Heavy Equipment
Roadmap
HEAV Y EQUIPMENT
HAND SIGNALS
EMERGENCY STOP
Stops all motions as quickly as possible.
Hold both hands in front of you and
create two fists.
STOP
Use this signal to tell the operator to
stop or hold the load.
Hold one hand in front of you and
create a fist.
KILL ENGINE
Secure engine as prescribed.
Draw right hand palm down across the
neck in a throat cutting motion from left
to right.
HEAV Y EQUIPMENT
HAND SIGNALS
MANEUVER FORWARD
SLOW AND EASY
Use this signal to motion an equipment
operator to move towards you or move
equipment in a crowded area.
Hold both hands in front of you, palm
facing you and move forearm back and
forth.
SLOW DOWN
Use this signal to tell the operator to
decrease the speed of movement.
Extend arm straight out to the side, palm
down. Keeping the arm straight, move it
up and down several times.
GUIDE ON ME
Use this signal if you want the operator
to move towards you.
Hand open and palm facing inward,
move your forearm back and forth.
HEAV Y EQUIPMENT
HAND SIGNALS
INCREASE SPEED
Use this signal if you want the equipment
operator to increase the speed.
Clench your fist, bend your arm so your
hand is at shoulder level and thrust arm
up and down several times.
RAISE OR HOIST SLOWLY
Use this signal to have the operator
raise machine header or bucket.
Point upward with forefinger making a
circle with your hand.
LOWER SLOWLY
Use this signal to have the operator
lower the bucket or machine header.
Point toward the ground with the
forefinger of one hand, while moving
the hand in a circle.
SAW YER
Sawyer
Roadmap
SAW YER
CHAINSAW MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
DAILY PRE-WORK
END OF DAY MAINTENANCE
☐ Fuel and bar oil filled
☐ Saw taken apart and cleaned
☐ Chain sharp and stored property
☐ Chain sharpened and stored
properly
☐ All parts visually inspected
☐ Saw is clean
☐ Chain catcher intact
☐ Chain brake operational
☐ Air filter present and clean
☐ Saw starts and runs properly
☐ All parts visually inspected
☐ Fuel and bar oil filled
☐ Work box replenished
☐ PPE kit checked and replenished
☐ Saw and field box marked with
tape including: condition, date,
signature
Sawyer Levels &
Scope of Practice
SAW YER
CHAINSAW FIELD CHECKLIST
DEMOBILIZATION MAINTENANCE
WORK BOX
☐ Saw thoroughly cleaned
☐ Axe
☐ Chain sharp and stored properly
☐ Tarp
☐ All parts visually inspected
☐ Screnches
☐ All fluids drained
☐ Sharpening kit for the correct saw
☐ Work box replenished
☐ Felling wedges (2 small, 2 medium)
☐ PPE kit cleaned and replenished
☐ Extra chain (1 per saw)
☐ Saw and field box marked with
tape including: condition, date,
signature
☐ Brushes and rags for cleaning
WAIT! DO YOU HAVE ALL OF YOUR PPE?
■ Z87+ with side protection
■ Helmet with ear defenders and face shield
■ Chaps
■ Scrench (from the work box)
■ Gloves
■ Whistle
■ Blood-stop kit with tourniquet
and compression dressing
Sawyer Buddy Check
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