USAR Teams conduct search and rescue operations in collapsed structures and provide emergency medical care to trapped people. They are equipped with search tools (dogs and electronics) to find survivors. They also need to access and control utilities such as electricity and water and detect hazardous materials (hazmat). They assess and stabilize damaged structures. Such teams are also adaptable when working in challenging environments and can support in assessments, debris removal, victim search, medical assessments/treatment.

USAR 队伍在倒塌的建筑物中开展搜救行动，并为被困人员提供紧急医疗救助。他们配备有搜索工具（犬和电子设备）来寻找幸存者，需要评估和管控基础设施，如电力和水，并检测有害物质（危险品），同时也要评估并加固受损建筑，能够适应有挑战性的工作环境，可以开展评估、废墟移除、受困者搜索、医疗评估 / 救治任务。