SAR Fundamentals/Incident anatomy

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== Part 1 ==
== Part 1 ==
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* [[:Image:Anatomy-of-an-incident-lesson-plan.odt|lesson plan (odt)]] ([[:Image:Anatomy-of-an-incident-lesson-plan.pdf|pdf]])
 
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:: 2003-10-18 10:22 - 11:35 : 1.3h
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=== Material covered ===
: SAR Fundamentals Manual:
: SAR Fundamentals Manual:
:* Ch.20 "Anatomy of a SAR Incident"
:* Ch.20 "Anatomy of a SAR Incident"
:* Appendix A "Urgency Determination Form"
:* Appendix A "Urgency Determination Form"
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=== Time alloted ===
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:: 2003-10-18 10:22 - 11:35 : 1.3h
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=== Lesson plan ===
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* [[:Image:Anatomy-of-an-incident-lesson-plan.odt|lesson plan (odt)]] ([[:Image:Anatomy-of-an-incident-lesson-plan.pdf|pdf]])
=== Aids ===
=== Aids ===
* projection screen
* projection screen
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* overhead projector
* overhead projector
* overhead slides for this section
* overhead slides for this section
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=== Question bank ===
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Q: What is PCSAR's call-back number?
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A: 627-5804
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Q: Why sign in?
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A:
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* To see what resources are available
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* to keep track of who is there (accountability)
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* WCB coverage
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Q: What is the first and last paper you see on a search?
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A: The sign-in/sign-out sheet.
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Q: List 3 responsibilities an individual should assume in participating in a search?
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A:
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* Personal "ready pack"
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* Properly dressed
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* Physically & mentally prepared
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* Skills & limitations to be relayed to team leader
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Q:
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What happens if you forget to sign out?
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A:
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Expect a phone call at home or on cell to ensure you are back.
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Q:
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Is it a good idea to take digital photographs during a SAR mission?
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A:
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This depends on the tasking agency.
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Police can say no or yes for evidence.
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No trophy photos.
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Evidence photos could be used in court.
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Q: What is the number to call out Pincher SAR?
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A: 627-2262 or 627-5804
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Q: What is an Incident Commander and what
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is that person's job?
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A:
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The person in charge at the incident.
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Sets objectives & priorities.
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Has overall responsibility at the incident.
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Q: What does it mean to be "tasked"?
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A:
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To be called on to respond to an incident by a legal authority,
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e.g. RCMP.
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Who besides the Search Manager should be responsible for planning/pre-planning?
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Individual searchers should pre-plan on their own.
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E.g. regular work schedule, fuel in vehicle, SAR equipment in check.
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Q:
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Should you be part of the critique if you were not at the incident?
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Why?
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A:
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Yes. You can learn a lot from other's experience.
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Q:
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Whose safety do you consider most important when searching?
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A:
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Your own.
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What does P.O.D. stand for?
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A:
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Probability of Detection.
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Q: Name two phases of an incident.
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A:
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* Planning
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* Notification
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* Strategy
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* Operation & tactics
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* Suspension
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* Critique
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Q: What two form are used in the initial stages of a search?
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A:
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* Missing person questionnaire
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* search urgency chart
== Part 2 ==
== Part 2 ==

Revision as of 22:00, 25 March 2011

Contents

Part 1

Material covered

SAR Fundamentals Manual:
  • Ch.20 "Anatomy of a SAR Incident"
  • Appendix A "Urgency Determination Form"

Time alloted

2003-10-18 10:22 - 11:35 : 1.3h

Lesson plan

Aids

Question bank

Q: What is PCSAR's call-back number?

A: 627-5804


Q: Why sign in?

A:

  • To see what resources are available
  • to keep track of who is there (accountability)
  • WCB coverage

Q: What is the first and last paper you see on a search?

A: The sign-in/sign-out sheet.

Q: List 3 responsibilities an individual should assume in participating in a search?

A:

  • Personal "ready pack"
  • Properly dressed
  • Physically & mentally prepared
  • Skills & limitations to be relayed to team leader

Q: What happens if you forget to sign out?

A: Expect a phone call at home or on cell to ensure you are back.

Q: Is it a good idea to take digital photographs during a SAR mission?

A: This depends on the tasking agency. Police can say no or yes for evidence.

No trophy photos.

Evidence photos could be used in court.

Q: What is the number to call out Pincher SAR?

A: 627-2262 or 627-5804


Q: What is an Incident Commander and what is that person's job?

A: The person in charge at the incident. Sets objectives & priorities. Has overall responsibility at the incident.

Q: What does it mean to be "tasked"?

A: To be called on to respond to an incident by a legal authority, e.g. RCMP.

Q: Who besides the Search Manager should be responsible for planning/pre-planning?

A: Individual searchers should pre-plan on their own. E.g. regular work schedule, fuel in vehicle, SAR equipment in check.


Q: Should you be part of the critique if you were not at the incident? Why?

A: Yes. You can learn a lot from other's experience.

Q: Whose safety do you consider most important when searching?

A: Your own.

Q: What does P.O.D. stand for?

A: Probability of Detection.

Q: Name two phases of an incident.

A:

  • Planning
  • Notification
  • Strategy
  • Operation & tactics
  • Suspension
  • Critique

Q: What two form are used in the initial stages of a search?

A:

  • Missing person questionnaire
  • search urgency chart

Part 2

Material covered

SAR Mgmt video
"Initial Response" 27:30
spend time repacking my pack (back of room, or outside)

Time alloted

0.5hr

  • 2011-02 10:39-11:04: 0.4h

Aids

  • projection screen
  • video project
  • video player
  • video - Search Management
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