An Inside Look at CAN-TF1: Vancouver's Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Team

The urban space is one of the most complicated and high-risk environments in which search and rescue missions are carried out. Canada Task Force 1 (CAN-TF1) is a special operations team that rescues victims from major structural collapses and other urban hazards throughout Canada.

We dived into the world of HUSAR as Robin was joined by Eric Grootendorst, Captain of Operations at CAN-TF1 for an exclusive look at what it's like to be part of one of these elite teams.

Streamed on Thursday 21st April 2022.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro
0:36 Location
3:46 What is HUSAR?
12:16 Can HUSAR task forces deploy internationally?
15:55 Responding to the 2021 Pacific Northwest floods
18:49 Where are CAN-TF1 members pulled from?
20:50 How is CAN-TF1 funded?
22:10 Responding to the 2021 Agassiz mudslide
25:45 Responding to a tower crane collapse
26:53 Dealing with a large variety of hazards
29:50 HUSAR capabilities/ disciplines
31:40 Member requirements & training
35:25 HUSAR equipment
38:07 Personal & professional challenges
40:28 How CAN-TF1 uses D4H