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Contents

[edit] Documents 

pdftotext GSAR_Program_2017_18_Guidelines.pdf 2017.txt
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        • page 7 removes: meals and snacks from itemized list of course costs
        • page 7 replaces: participant lodging/mileage with: "Travel costs MAY be acceptable costs for the purposes of this grant when SAR group members travel in the most efficient manner to undertake training at another centre. It is expected that carpooling or other group transportation methods will be utilized whenever possible. Travel associated costs will be in accordance with the Government of Alberta - Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Policy."
        • page 7 adds: "Training Consumables" in addition to "Training Materials"
    • Image:2018 19 GSAR Application v1.pdf
      • Changes from last year 
pdftotext GSAR_2017_18_Application.pdf 2017.txt
pdftotext 2018\ 19\ GSAR\ Application\ v1.pdf 2018.txt
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        • page 3: same changes as for Guidelines page 7
        • page 3: "Training Consumables" incorrectly labelled as "Training Materials", duplicating line above
        • page 4: add "or municipal entity" to type of group
        • page 4: change fax number: 780-427-8686
        • page 6: remove direct deposit info
    • Image:2018 19 GSAR Page 3 - Additional Courses.pdf
      • document is new
      • appears to be intended to fill out for additional courses
      • 3rd variation of form. Does not include "Training Consumables" or "Travel costs"

Key communications regarding this year's grant

  • From SARA Training Coordinator
    • none
  • From OFC
    • email msg 2018-08-02 09:26 announcement from Minister, no significant details
    • email msg 2018-09-11 12:07 Mike Cook reminder
      • Image:Members:Grant Information-11 Sept 2018.pdf
        • letter of support from other groups
        • "food and accommodation expenses for members attending Search and Rescue Training is no longer an acceptable expense,"
        • "driver/vehicle owner must submit the mileage receipts and expense for"
        • lodging for instructors appears acceptable

[edit] Courses

[edit] 2-day Team Leader

Description: SAR-trained and experienced volunteers learn the necessary management skills to lead and conduct the resources during a search.

Analysis:

[edit] 2-day SAR Search Manager Recertification

Description: This refresher course focusing on initial response is a priority course. Teams in regions are encouraged to train together and to bring in their local police to participate in this course. Participation is limited to certified Search Managers.

Analysis:

Full certification ran 3 years ago with opportunities for recertification. Unlikely to have others interested in recertification-only at this point.

[edit] Tabletop Exercise

Description: Exercises focusing on SAR management in a regional or multi-team participation.

Analysis: Larger project than we're prepared to take on.

[edit] Provincial Exercise

Description: Live exercise utilizing resources typically involved in SAR activities. This exercise has resources from across the province.

Analysis: Larger project than we're prepared to take on.

[edit] 5-day Search Manager

Description: SAR trained and experienced volunteers learn the necessary management skills to lead and conduct a search.

Analysis:

  • Search Manager
  • Preplan identifies need
  • Hard to fill locally
  • Better use of funds to send candidates (if possible) to course elsewhere

[edit] Search and Rescue Basics Train the Trainer

Description: Participants learn to teach the basic entry level search and rescue skills and theory.

This item is listed twice on the OFC's documents.

Analysis:

Some but not enough students here to host.

[edit] Search and Rescue Training

Description: Innovative training programs (will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).

Analysis:

  • A general catch-all classification for other types of training.
  • This course is listed twice on OFC's documents

[edit] ATU or UTV Safety Course

Description: In accordance with Canada Safety Council Standard

Analysis:

[edit] Boating Course

Description: In accordance with Canada Safety Council Standard

Analysis:

[edit] Snowmobile Course

Description: In accordance with Canada Safety Council Standard

Analysis:

[edit] Man-tracking

Description: Participants learn to use clues and evidence left behind by the missing person(s).

Analysis:

[edit] GPS Training

Description: As applicable to course, but application must include an explanation of the course required, number of attendees anticipated, and substantiation of the requirement.

Analysis:

Sufficient training in house.

[edit] SAR Searcher Course

Description: Participants learn the basic entry-level search and rescue skills and theory.

Analysis:

Run each year.

[edit] Search and Rescue Training

Description: Innovative training programs (will be evaluated on a case by case basis).

IGNORE: Duplicate entry in OFC documents

[edit] Wilderness First Aid

Description: Basic and/or advanced course. Wilderness First Aid at the St. John's Ambulance or Red Cross level includes a recertification for Basic First Aid/CPR/AED.

Analysis:

[edit] Swift Water Rescue

Description: As applicable to course, but application must include an explanation of the course required, number of attendees anticipated, and substantiation of the requirement.

Analysis:

Will be running course in Spring 2013.

[edit] Rope Rescue

Description: NFPA 1006 or British Columbia Cave Standard. Application must include an explanation of the course required, number of attendees anticipated, and substantiation of the requirement.

Analysis:

Despite description, they fund non-NFPA courses.

[edit] Standard First Aid

Description: In accordance with the Red Cross or St. John's Ambulance curriculum. See also Wilderness First Aid above.

Analysis:

[edit] Specialized Technical

Description: As applicable to course, but application must include an explanation of the course required, number of attendees anticipated, and substantiation of the requirement.

Analysis: A catch-all that could include any other course not listed above.

[edit] Search and Rescue Training

Description: Innovative training programs (will be evaluated on a case by case basis).

IGNORE: Duplicate entry in OFC documents

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