❓ The question seeks information on the resources needed to establish an internationally deployable Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) unit in Western Australia, including costs and federal funding contributions in other states. The answer provides cost estimates and clarifies that DFES is not aware of funding arrangements in other states.
AnsweredQoN 4645Legislative Assembly
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(1) What additional training, capital expenditure and personnel would be required to base a Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) unit capable of being deployed overseas in Western Australia? (2) What is the approximate cost of the same and what percentage contribution does the federal government make to those units stationed in NSW and Queensland?
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Answered
24 November 2015
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
34 days
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises:
(1) To enable the current USAR unit to be deployed overseas, DFES would need to receive classification by the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) and takes approximately 2 years to complete.
Capital expenditure would include additional palletised USAR cache; a deployable transport solution; shelter and logistics; and accommodation to house and maintain this equipment at a Perth based facility.
(2) The approximate cost for the establishment of this initiative is $2.8 million.
DFES is not privy to Australian Government funding arrangements for USAR capabilities in other jurisdictions.
(1) To enable the current USAR unit to be deployed overseas, DFES would need to receive classification by the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) and takes approximately 2 years to complete.
Capital expenditure would include additional palletised USAR cache; a deployable transport solution; shelter and logistics; and accommodation to house and maintain this equipment at a Perth based facility.
(2) The approximate cost for the establishment of this initiative is $2.8 million.
DFES is not privy to Australian Government funding arrangements for USAR capabilities in other jurisdictions.
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