Specifications include, but are not limited to: Consultant will provide Task Force Leadership Training Series Courses as specified below, designed to provide US&R task force personnel with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform various functions for a US&R team during a disaster or planned event. Upon completion of the course provided by the Consultant, personnel will be able to successfully perform specific roles on a US&R team. The Task Force Leadership Training Series Courses must be completed by June 30, 2025. Technical Search Specialist Training Course Consultant will provide a FEMA‐equivalent Technical Search Specialist Training (minimum of 40 hours) for 15 – 18 attendees that are members of departments that are part of the St. Louis Metro US&R Task Force system in the St. Louis Urban Area. The Technical Search Specialist Training must be designed to provide US&R task force personnel with the knowledge, skills and capabilities necessary to perform physical, visual and technical search functions to include during disasters or planned events. This position is responsible for utilizing specialized search equipment (search cameras, listening devices); developing written search plans; supporting base and field operations; utilizing communications and mapping devices; assisting in canine operations; and participating in disaster operations. The training may include a combination of computer‐based and in‐person training for the 40‐hour course minimum. Topics, at a minimum, must include the utilization of listening search equipment, visual devices search equipment, navigation in a disaster scene using various tools, and a field exercise. At the completion of this course students must be capable of successfully performing the position of Technical Search Specialist on a US&R team. Planning Team / Technical Information Specialist Training Course Consultant will provide a FEMA‐equivalent Planning Team Manager / Technical Information Specialist Training (minimum of 40 hours) for 15 – 20 attendees that are members of departments that are part of the St. Louis Metro US&R Task Force system in the St. Louis Urban Area. Task Force Safety Officer Training Course Consultant will provide a FEMA‐equivalent Task Force Safety Officer training (minimum of 30 hours) for 18‐24 attendees that are members of departments that are part of the St. Louis Metro US&R Task Force system in the St. Louis Urban Area.