SAR Fundamentals/Prep

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Work to do in preparation for course
Work to do in preparation for course
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* determine [[../Fitness requirements|fitness]] handling
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* pick dates
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** consult with organizer of mock search
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* create wiki pages
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* customize the announcement
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* distribute the announcement as indicated
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* order text books
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* arrange snacks and/or lunches
* contingency plan for SAR being called out during course
* contingency plan for SAR being called out during course
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* [[SAR Fundamentals/Consumables|buy, order, gather, print consumables]]
* [[SAR Fundamentals/Consumables|buy, order, gather, print consumables]]
* plan mock search
* plan mock search
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* order log books
* order maps
* order maps
* order improved instructional material
* order improved instructional material
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* order incentives
* arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
* arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
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** handouts for each section
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* name place cards (tent cards)
* develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
* develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
* plan for if SAR is called during course
* plan for if SAR is called during course
* make online ICS 100 course a prerequisite and focus on only how applies to SAR
* make online ICS 100 course a prerequisite and focus on only how applies to SAR
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* set up ICS exam
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* break up navigation sections -- 4 hour long loses student concentration
* break up navigation sections -- 4 hour long loses student concentration
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* arrange wireless access at classroom
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* check/get index cards
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* flip chart paper 24" (27"?) x 36"
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* pencils
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* map quality erasers
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* arrange overhead projector
* arrange overhead projector
* arrange wireless access at classroom
* arrange wireless access at classroom
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* get maps from SARCAR
* organize mock search
* organize mock search
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* invite PCSAR mock participants
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* find co-instructors/volunteers
* find co-instructors/volunteers
** get maps from SARCAR
** get maps from SARCAR
* verify multimedia setup
* verify multimedia setup
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** hanging white sheets
* arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
* arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
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* set up review section
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* print course schedules for instructors
** hanging white sheets
** hanging white sheets
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* assigned reading folder
* 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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* recruit critique chair
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* order/print certificates
* organize folder, overhead slides for each section
* organize folder, overhead slides for each section
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* etc.
 
* update this generic list from the course's list
* update this generic list from the course's list
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* incorporate being on time as part of the training
* incorporate being on time as part of the training
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* email reminder of prep for conditions

Revision as of 21:50, 30 December 2012

Work to do in preparation for course

  • pick dates
    • consult with organizer of mock search
  • create wiki pages
  • customize the announcement
  • distribute the announcement as indicated
  • order text books


  • arrange snacks and/or lunches
  • contingency plan for SAR being called out during course
  • facilitator
    • book room
    • book riding arena for Type 4 search
    • pick up room key
    • bring refreshments
    • arrange lunches
    • pick up lunches
  • buy, order, gather, print consumables
  • plan mock search
  • order log books
  • order maps
  • order improved instructional material
  • order incentives
  • arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
    • handouts for each section
  • name place cards (tent cards)
  • develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
  • plan for if SAR is called during course
  • make online ICS 100 course a prerequisite and focus on only how applies to SAR
  • set up ICS exam
  • break up navigation sections -- 4 hour long loses student concentration
  • arrange wireless access at classroom
  • check/get index cards
  • flip chart paper 24" (27"?) x 36"
  • pencils
  • map quality erasers


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


  • get overhead box
  • arrange overhead projector
  • arrange wireless access at classroom
  • get maps from SARCAR
  • organize mock search
  • invite PCSAR mock participants
  • find co-instructors/volunteers
    • get maps from SARCAR
  • verify multimedia setup
    • hanging white sheets
  • arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
  • set up review section
  • print course schedules for instructors
    • hanging white sheets
  • stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry
  • assigned reading folder
  • arrange access to riding arena for Type 4 search
  • recruit critique chair
  • order/print certificates


  • organize folder, overhead slides for each section
  • update this generic list from the course's list
  • 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
  • email reminder of prep for conditions
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