2012-02 SAR Fundamentals/Tasks

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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
  • find co-instructors/volunteers - Brett
    • instructors:
      • Chris: yes
      • Bryan: requested
      • Michael: requested
      • Roy: yes
      • Janet: yes
      • Ron: yes
      • Eric: yes
      • Spencer: requested
    • event facilitator: Fraser: yes
  • facilitator
    • (done) book room
    • book riding arena for Type 4 search
    • pick up room key
    • bring refreshments
    • arrange lunches
    • pick up lunches
  • 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
  • order/print certificates
  • develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
  • contingency plan for SAR being called out 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
  • organize mock search - Eric


    • 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
  • incoporate being on time as part of the training
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