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. [Formerly 401.550; 2021 c.539 §88b]