2012-02 SAR Fundamentals/Tasks

From PCSAR

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

• (done) find co-instructors/volunteers - Brett
  • instructors:
    • Chris: yes
    • Bryan: requested, no answer
    • Michael: requested, uncertain
    • Roy: yes
    • Janet: yes
    • Ron: yes
    • Eric: yes
    • Spencer: yes
    • Yvonne/Alieza: yes
    • Karl: yes
  • event facilitator: Fraser: yes

• facilitator
  • (done) book room
  • (not) book riding arena for Type 4 search
  • (done) pick up room key
  • bring refreshments
  • arrange lunches
  • pick up lunches

• buy, order, gather, print consumables

• (done) plan mock search
• order log books
• (not) order maps
• (not) order improved instructional material
• (not) order incentives
• (done) 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
• (done) name place cards (tent cards)
• (done) make online ICS 100 course a prerequisite and focus on only how applies to SAR
• (done) break up navigation sections -- 4 hour long loses student concentration
• (done) refine map & compass schedule

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

• (done) get overhead box
• (done) arrange overhead projector
• (done) arrange wireless access at classroom
• (done) arrange snacks and/or lunches
• organize mock search - Eric

• • (done) get maps from SARCAR
  • (done) check/get index cards
  • (done) flip chart paper 24" (27"?) x 36"
  • (done) pencils
  • (done) map quality erasers
• (done) verify multimedia setup
• (done) arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section

• • (done) hanging white sheets
  • (done) handouts for each section

• stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry

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

• (done) print course schedules for instructors

• (done) organize folder, overhead slides for each section

• update this generic list from the course's list
  • publish deadline for registration 1 week before 1st weekend
  • schedule first weekend at least 1 week after regular training night in month to allow last minute registrations

• 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