2011-02 SAR Fundamentals/Tasks

From PCSAR

(generic to do list)

• pick up GPSs
• pick up VHF & FRS radios
• queue powerpoint presentations
• play videos from Linux
• order log books
  • Have enough for course. Requested order form for replacements.
• plan for if SAR is called during course
• etc.
• update the generic list from this list - Brett

[edit] Next time

• make online ICS 100 course a prerequisite and focus on only how applies to SAR
• break up navigation sections -- 4 hour long loses student concentration
• develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
• refine map & compass schedule

[edit] Done

• get overhead box
• arrange overhead projector
• arrange wireless access at classroom
• arrange snacks and/or lunches - Ron
• organize mock search - Eric
• find co-instructors/volunteers - Brett
  • Ron Hann - 1st weekend
  • Janet Jones
  • Roy Davidson - at least "legal", "evidence"
  • Richard Kennedy - "let me know"
  • Spencer Manweiler - search types, much
  • Diane Rossetti - mock, perhaps day 5
  • Yvonne & Ali
  • Fraser Smith

• • get maps from SARCAR
  • check/get index cards
  • flip chart paper 27" x 36"
  • pencils
  • map quality erasers
• section material for Janet
• verify multimedia setup
• arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section

• • hanging white sheets
  • handouts for each section

• pick up new compasses
  • 1 mobile radio
  • stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry
• order/print certificates - Brett

• • assigned reading folder
• get riding arena - Janet

• organize folder, overhead slides for each section

• print course schedules for instructors

• review SAR Fundamentals/Navigation instruments theory - need to print local street map, copy for each student of outside exercise sheet, adapted to locale