SAR Fundamentals/Prep

From PCSAR

Work to do in preparation for course

• facilitator
  • book room
  • pick up room key
  • bring refreshments
  • arrange lunches
  • pick up lunches
• plan mock search
• order text books
• order log books
• order maps
• order improved instructional material
• order incentives
• arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
• order/print certificates
• develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
• plan for if SAR is called during course
• name place cards (tent cards)
• make online ICS 100 course a prerequisite and focus on only how applies to SAR
• break up navigation sections -- 4 hour long loses student concentration
• refine map & compass schedule

• 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
• arrange snacks and/or lunches - Ron
• organize mock search - Eric
• find co-instructors/volunteers - Brett
  • Ron Hann - 1st weekend
  • Janet Jones
  • Roy Davidson - at least "legal", "evidence"
  • Richard Kennedy - "let me know"
  • Spencer Manweiler - search types, much
  • Diane Rossetti - mock, perhaps day 5
  • Yvonne & Ali
  • Fraser Smith

• • get maps from SARCAR
  • check/get index cards
  • flip chart paper 27" x 36"
  • pencils
  • map quality erasers
• verify multimedia setup
• arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section

• • hanging white sheets
  • handouts for each section

• stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry

• assigned reading folder
• arrange access to riding arena for Type 4 search

• print course schedules for instructors

• organize folder, overhead slides for each section

• etc.

• 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