ORS 404.100: Search and Rescue Coordinator; appointment; duties.

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

      (1) Coordinate the search and rescue function of the Oregon Department 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.