2012-02 SAR Fundamentals/Tasks

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* (done) announce to avalanche contacts
* (done) announce to avalanche contacts
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* find co-instructors/volunteers - Brett
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* (done) find co-instructors/volunteers - Brett
** instructors:
** instructors:
*** Chris: yes
*** Chris: yes
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* facilitator
* facilitator
** (done) book room
** (done) book room
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** book riding arena for Type 4 search
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** (not) book riding arena for Type 4 search
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** pick up room key
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** (done) pick up room key
** bring refreshments
** bring refreshments
** arrange lunches
** arrange lunches
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* plan mock search
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* (done) plan mock search
* order log books
* order log books
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* order maps
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* (not) order maps
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* order improved instructional material
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* (not) order improved instructional material
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* order incentives
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* (not) order incentives
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* arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
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* (done) arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
* order/print certificates
* order/print certificates
* develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
* develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
* contingency plan for SAR being called out during course
* contingency plan for SAR being called out during course
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* name place cards (tent cards)
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* (done) name place cards (tent cards)
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* make online ICS 100 course a prerequisite and focus on only how applies to SAR
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* (done) make online ICS 100 course a prerequisite and focus on only how applies to SAR
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* break up navigation sections -- 4 hour long loses student concentration
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* (done) break up navigation sections -- 4 hour long loses student concentration
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* refine map & compass schedule
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* (done) refine map & compass schedule
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* pick up GPSs
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* (done) pick up GPSs
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* pick up VHF & FRS radios
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* (done) pick up VHF & FRS radios
* queue powerpoint presentations
* queue powerpoint presentations
* configure to play videos from laptop
* configure to play videos from laptop
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* get overhead box
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* (done) get overhead box
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* arrange overhead projector
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* (done) arrange overhead projector
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* arrange wireless access at classroom
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* (done) arrange wireless access at classroom
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* arrange snacks and/or lunches
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* (done) arrange snacks and/or lunches
* organize mock search - Eric
* organize mock search - Eric
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** get maps from SARCAR
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** (done) get maps from SARCAR
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** check/get index cards
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** (done) check/get index cards
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** flip chart paper 27" x 36"
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** (done) flip chart paper 24" (27"?) x 36"
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** pencils
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** (done) pencils
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** map quality erasers
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** (done) map quality erasers
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* verify multimedia setup
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* (done) verify multimedia setup
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* arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
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* (done) arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
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** hanging white sheets
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** (done) hanging white sheets
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** handouts for each section
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** (done) handouts for each section
* stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry
* stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry
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* assigned reading folder
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* (done) assigned reading folder
* arrange access to riding arena for Type 4 search
* arrange access to riding arena for Type 4 search
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* print course schedules for instructors
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* (done) print course schedules for instructors
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* organize folder, overhead slides for each section
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* (done) organize folder, overhead slides for each section
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* etc.
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* update this generic list from the course's list
* update this generic list from the course's list

Revision as of 19:29, 10 February 2012

Work to do in preparation for course

(generic to do list)

  • (done) pick dates
    • (done) consult with organizer of mock search
  • (done) create wiki pages
  • (done) customize the announcement
  • (done) distribute the announcement as indicated
  • (done) order text books
  • (done) announce to avalanche contacts
  • (done) find co-instructors/volunteers - Brett
    • instructors:
      • Chris: yes
      • Bryan: requested, no answer
      • Michael: requested, uncertain
      • Roy: yes
      • Janet: yes
      • Ron: yes
      • Eric: yes
      • Spencer: yes
      • Yvonne/Alieza: yes
      • Karl: yes
    • event facilitator: Fraser: yes
  • facilitator
    • (done) book room
    • (not) book riding arena for Type 4 search
    • (done) pick up room key
    • bring refreshments
    • arrange lunches
    • pick up lunches


  • (done) plan mock search
  • order log books
  • (not) order maps
  • (not) order improved instructional material
  • (not) order incentives
  • (done) arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
  • order/print certificates
  • develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
  • contingency plan for SAR being called out during course
  • (done) name place cards (tent cards)
  • (done) make online ICS 100 course a prerequisite and focus on only how applies to SAR
  • (done) break up navigation sections -- 4 hour long loses student concentration
  • (done) refine map & compass schedule


  • (done) pick up GPSs
  • (done) pick up VHF & FRS radios
  • queue powerpoint presentations
  • configure to play videos from laptop


  • (done) get overhead box
  • (done) arrange overhead projector
  • (done) arrange wireless access at classroom
  • (done) arrange snacks and/or lunches
  • organize mock search - Eric


    • (done) get maps from SARCAR
    • (done) check/get index cards
    • (done) flip chart paper 24" (27"?) x 36"
    • (done) pencils
    • (done) map quality erasers
  • (done) verify multimedia setup
  • (done) arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
    • (done) hanging white sheets
    • (done) handouts for each section
  • stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry
  • (done) assigned reading folder
  • arrange access to riding arena for Type 4 search
  • (done) print course schedules for instructors


  • (done) organize folder, overhead slides for each section
  • update this generic list from the course's list
    • publish deadline for registration 1 week before 1st weekend
    • schedule first weekend at least 1 week after regular training night in month to allow last minute registrations
  • need short filler material (approx 15 min each) when get through material ahead of time
    • consider anecdotes
    • consider short presentation on material not normally included
  • incorporate being on time as part of the training
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