2016 Fall SAR Basics/Tasks

From PCSAR

See generic master list

Work to do in preparation for course

• (done) pick dates
  • (done) consult with organizer of mock search
• (done) create wiki pages
• (done) customize the announcement
• (done) update phone line
• (Susanna) distribute the announcement as indicated
  • including to those that asked to be notified of our next course

• (Susanna) Develop detailed budget; place copy on wiki
  • Prepare 2016 SAR Basics financial plan(task Members:Susanna MacGarva)

• (Brett) buy, order, gather, print consumables

• (Brett) find co-instructors/volunteers
  • recruit critique chair

• (Susanna) register students

• (Susanna) facilitator
  • (done) book room
  • Booked No joy book riding arena for Type 4 search Oct 30 08:00 to 17:00
  • arrange for room key to be picked up Elks Hall and arena
  • arrange for refreshments to be brought Oct 21st deadline
  • arrange snacks and/or lunches
  • arrange for lunches to be brought

• (Brett) prepare instructional material
  • (Eric) organize mock search
    • invite PCSAR mock participants
  • develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
  • set up ICS 100 exam
  • break up navigation sections -- 4 hour long loses student concentration
  • set up review section
  • organize folder, overhead slides for each section
  • 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

• (Brett) create a contingency plan for SAR being called out during course

• (Brett) arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
  • handouts for each section

• (Brett) prior to each weekend
  • email reminder of prep for conditions
  • pick up GPSs
  • pick up VHF & FRS radios
  • verify multimedia setup
    • pick up overhead projector
    • queue powerpoint presentations
    • configure to play videos from laptop
  • get overhead box
    • get hanging white sheets
  • get maps from SARCAR
  • stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry
  • arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
  • print course schedules for instructors

• update the generic list from the course's list