2013-02-23 Mock/Critque/Notes

critique rough notes recorded by Brett Wuth

2013-02-24 09:59

Critique notes

First Notification

Investigation

Communications


 * swapped of radio person
 * battery went dead
 * lots of traffic jams, b/c calling in clues
 * recommend radios transmit location
 * consider having more channels in use
 * had to lift radio up to get better spot
 * difficulty communicating in heavily treed
 * no response from CP after subject found (shut down radio)
 * good crisp traffic
 * best experience with connectivity
 * good choice of CP location
 * CP radio is better

"use debrief instead of critique term"


 * rescue sleigh
 * need more familiarity with equipment and procedure
 * training in class didn't prep for packaging
 * no medical person rode with pt.
 * identified late that needed attendants to help with trail


 * light quality
 * some only for reading, but not searching
 * headlamp quality
 * perhaps PCSAR should have stock pile
 * have redundant light source


 * thermal scope
 * $1000 for camper version
 * US export restriction
 * used for hunting


 * GPS was new, didn't know how to use, therefore wasn't useful
 * we need to keep our GPS skills fresh
 * Too long traffic sending in GPS location. Can we develop a short form?

Briefing
 * rushed
 * left MD late.
 * felt CP rushed to get back on schedule
 * if you feel ill prepared by briefing, ask questions
 * should read handout, will give extra information required


 * TL's were good monitoring members
 * should ask early about medical conditions
 * should self identify medical issues
 * will find job that matches ability
 * don't be macho, be honest about limitations
 * should put teams together matched on ability
 * e.g. speed
 * could have matched
 * numbered people off, caused mismatch


 * Training opportunity was awesome
 * senior members, sometimes backed off to let students
 * scope of experience, capability, practice of members was not clear in training exercise
 * typical search, will match people with who you know


 * training works
 * good to split up experienced people

searching
 * realistic area for mock
 * switches snowshoes on and off was realistic
 * footwear and lighting key


 * one person in running shoes
 * people tired not using search cube
 * take break
 * looking back helps with navigation


 * types of search not clear
 * assumed too much about search type


 * consistency of note taking


 * don't be too distracted by radio traffic of other teams

Extraction


 * scouting worked well
 * are there liability issues of walking person out, or should we always use stretcher
 * hypothermic should be gentle movement, because lying on ground, requires carry


 * write SAR beside prints to indicate already identified


 * take advantage of wait times
 * adjust clothing, rub points, snack break, rest


 * back door of equipment trailer needs traction mat
 * steps in command post need traction mat
 * put lubricant/alcohol
 * need to know where key for side door
 * weatherproof one lock on outside
 * have other locks on interior


 * good work has been done on command post


 * orange beacon on roof


 * change out red and blue lens on command post


 * head phones on radio are faulty


 * should have ear bud for FRS for ghosts


 * stretcher tire is chronically flat
 * consider foam filled