http://pcsar.dyndns.org/mediawiki/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=2013-02-23_Mock%2FCritque%2FNotes2013-02-23 Mock/Critque/Notes - Revision history2026-04-21T21:13:14ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.12.0http://pcsar.dyndns.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=2013-02-23_Mock/Critque/Notes&diff=20547&oldid=prevBrett Wuth: New page: critique rough notes recorded by Brett Wuth 2013-02-24 09:59 Critique notes First Notification Investigation Communications * swapped of radio person * battery went dead * lots of tr...2013-03-03T21:57:31Z<p>New page: critique rough notes recorded by Brett Wuth 2013-02-24 09:59 Critique notes First Notification Investigation Communications * swapped of radio person * battery went dead * lots of tr...</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>critique rough notes recorded by Brett Wuth<br />
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2013-02-24 09:59<br />
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Critique notes<br />
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First Notification<br />
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Investigation<br />
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Communications<br />
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* swapped of radio person<br />
* battery went dead<br />
* lots of traffic jams, b/c calling in clues<br />
** recommend radios transmit location<br />
* consider having more channels in use<br />
* had to lift radio up to get better spot<br />
* difficulty communicating in heavily treed<br />
* no response from CP after subject found (shut down radio)<br />
* good crisp traffic<br />
* best experience with connectivity<br />
** good choice of CP location<br />
** CP radio is better<br />
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"use debrief instead of critique term"<br />
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* rescue sleigh<br />
** need more familiarity with equipment and procedure<br />
*** training in class didn't prep for packaging<br />
** no medical person rode with pt.<br />
** identified late that needed attendants to help with trail<br />
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* light quality<br />
** some only for reading, but not searching<br />
* headlamp quality<br />
* perhaps PCSAR should have stock pile<br />
* have redundant light source<br />
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* thermal scope<br />
* $1000 for camper version<br />
* US export restriction<br />
* used for hunting<br />
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* GPS was new, didn't know how to use, therefore wasn't useful<br />
* we need to keep our GPS skills fresh<br />
* Too long traffic sending in GPS location. Can we develop a short form?<br />
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Briefing<br />
* rushed<br />
* left MD late. <br />
* felt CP rushed to get back on schedule<br />
* if you feel ill prepared by briefing, ask questions<br />
* should read handout, will give extra information required<br />
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* TL's were good monitoring members<br />
* should ask early about medical conditions<br />
* should self identify medical issues<br />
* will find job that matches ability<br />
* don't be macho, be honest about limitations<br />
* should put teams together matched on ability<br />
** e.g. speed<br />
* could have matched<br />
* numbered people off, caused mismatch<br />
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* Training opportunity was awesome<br />
* senior members, sometimes backed off to let students<br />
* scope of experience, capability, practice of members was not clear in training exercise<br />
* typical search, will match people with who you know<br />
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* training works<br />
* good to split up experienced people<br />
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searching<br />
* realistic area for mock<br />
* switches snowshoes on and off was realistic<br />
* footwear and lighting key<br />
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* one person in running shoes<br />
* people tired not using search cube<br />
** take break<br />
* looking back helps with navigation<br />
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* types of search not clear<br />
* assumed too much about search type<br />
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* consistency of note taking<br />
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* don't be too distracted by radio traffic of other teams<br />
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Extraction<br />
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* scouting worked well<br />
* are there liability issues of walking person out, or should we always use stretcher<br />
* hypothermic should be gentle movement, because lying on ground, requires carry<br />
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* write SAR beside prints to indicate already identified<br />
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* take advantage of wait times<br />
** adjust clothing, rub points, snack break, rest<br />
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* back door of equipment trailer needs traction mat<br />
* steps in command post need traction mat<br />
* put lubricant/alcohol<br />
* need to know where key for side door<br />
* weatherproof one lock on outside<br />
* have other locks on interior<br />
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* good work has been done on command post<br />
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* orange beacon on roof<br />
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* change out red and blue lens on command post<br />
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* head phones on radio are faulty<br />
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* should have ear bud for FRS for ghosts<br />
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* stretcher tire is chronically flat<br />
** consider foam filled</div>Brett Wuth