SAR Fundamentals/Communications
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+ | == Outline == | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | [From Jake's outline] | ||
+ | Chapter outlines | ||
+ | Chapter 14 | ||
+ | Communication p.201 | ||
+ | |||
+ | Hand out call sheets, and cards. | ||
+ | SAR Communication- the exchange of thoughts and ideas in a SAR | ||
+ | environment. | ||
+ | What can we use to communicate? | ||
+ | In a SAR environment what type of information do you send? | ||
+ | The biggest problem you will ever experience in a SAR situation is lack | ||
+ | of Communication. | ||
+ | Have a plan in place, if there is a communication problem. | ||
+ | Make sure your information is clear, concise and short. Think before | ||
+ | you speak, not during. | ||
+ | Common Radio Procedures | ||
+ | Acquaint your self with local operating rules for the channel you | ||
+ | are assigned. | ||
+ | Keep messages short. | ||
+ | Do not cut into a message being sent. Listen before you send. | ||
+ | Death or injury relayed in code or special word by mgmt., | ||
+ | instructions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | PCSAR's 5 codes | ||
+ | |||
+ | Sound professional. Absolutely everyone is listening. | ||
+ | Speak slow and clear. | ||
+ | Always use easy words. | ||
+ | Portable Radio Procedures | ||
+ | Keep the antenna vertical and fully extended. | ||
+ | Distance from outside noise when sending. | ||
+ | Keep the mic about 1 to 2 inches away from the mouth at exactly | ||
+ | 45 degrees. | ||
+ | Hold the mic button down momentarily before and after you | ||
+ | speak. | ||
+ | Use the 24 hr clock to tell time. | ||
+ | Keep the radio protected. Or you don't get your deposit back. | ||
+ | Terms & Phrases | ||
+ | Base this is Alpha over. Say the person you are calling first then | ||
+ | you. | ||
+ | Break, Break, Break,. In a dire emergency you may use this to | ||
+ | relay info to interrupt a current message. | ||
+ | Special codes or words may be used for death. | ||
+ | Communication Exercise. | ||
+ | </pre> |
Revision as of 03:37, 18 March 2010
- SAR Fundamentals Manual: Ch.14 (pg 201)
- Basic SAR Skills Manual: Ch.F-4 (pg F-9)
- Study Guide for Restricted Operator Certificate
- 1.0 hr
- SAR Fundamentals Manual: Ch.14 "Communications"
- Basic SAR Skills Manual: F-4 "Communications"
- Exercise
- see sar/pc/training/subject/sar-fundamentals/components/subject/11-communications
Outline
[From Jake's outline] Chapter outlines Chapter 14 Communication p.201 Hand out call sheets, and cards. SAR Communication- the exchange of thoughts and ideas in a SAR environment. What can we use to communicate? In a SAR environment what type of information do you send? The biggest problem you will ever experience in a SAR situation is lack of Communication. Have a plan in place, if there is a communication problem. Make sure your information is clear, concise and short. Think before you speak, not during. Common Radio Procedures Acquaint your self with local operating rules for the channel you are assigned. Keep messages short. Do not cut into a message being sent. Listen before you send. Death or injury relayed in code or special word by mgmt., instructions. PCSAR's 5 codes Sound professional. Absolutely everyone is listening. Speak slow and clear. Always use easy words. Portable Radio Procedures Keep the antenna vertical and fully extended. Distance from outside noise when sending. Keep the mic about 1 to 2 inches away from the mouth at exactly 45 degrees. Hold the mic button down momentarily before and after you speak. Use the 24 hr clock to tell time. Keep the radio protected. Or you don't get your deposit back. Terms & Phrases Base this is Alpha over. Say the person you are calling first then you. Break, Break, Break,. In a dire emergency you may use this to relay info to interrupt a current message. Special codes or words may be used for death. Communication Exercise.