SAR Fundamentals/Introduction

Subject
Introductions and Registration

Authors
Brett Wuth

Objectives
At the conclusion of this lesson the participants will be able to state:
 * 1) what they can expect to get from the course
 * 2) what the expectations are of them in the course
 * 3) how to respond to emergencies during the course

Time Plan
Total Time: 30 minutes
 * Actual: 2006-09 08:05-08:27

Welcome

Title of course: Search and Rescue Fundamentals

Section: Orientation to Course

Introduce Instructor

Present Objectives

In case class interrupted


 * exits
 * marshaling area
 * bathrooms
 * cell phones on vibrate
 * Use of facilities by others, Emergency Services
 * emergencies for instructors/students
 * "no duff"
 * if SAR is called during the course
 * being prepared: equipment
 * lead facilitator contacts

Sign-In


 * provincial class list (if funded)
 * class roster
 * correct spelling of name -- for certificate
 * e-mail and phone contact -- in case of change of plans
 * PCSAR sign-in sheet
 * accountability
 * WCB
 * must sign-in
 * must sign-out (be sure to initial)
 * use 24-hour clock
 * using operational forms for course
 * to give students familiarity, practice
 * tent cards / name cards
 * bring to each class (different instructors)

Fees/Deposits


 * collect deposits

Manuals


 * 2 manuals
 * old (binders)
 * somewhat dated
 * more detailed, easier to read
 * new
 * newer
 * dryer, point form
 * 3 editions nearly identical
 * yellow FOG SAR coil bound


 * distribute manuals


 * sign-out materials on loan

Confidentiality


 * will hear about real incidents
 * we have permission from the Tasking Agencies
 * for learning purposes
 * students are expected to keep confidential

Instructors/Facilitators


 * total of 15 people involved in putting on this course


 * small remuneration


 * Instruction is overseen by provincially recognized instructors
 * list as available
 * Brett Wuth
 * Bryan Sundberg
 * Chris Jorgensen


 * facilitators
 * 9 search managers
 * college professor, first aid instructor
 * police officers
 * 4 disaster workers
 * paramedic, 3 EMRs
 * previous students, active SAR workers
 * 2 dog handlers
 * PCSAR, LASARA, CSDA


 * give bios of those present

Student Introductions

students self introduce
 * name, organization, background
 * what they want to get out of the course

Course Description


 * 40 hours, 2 weekends
 * indoor and outdoor
 * locations, Fire Hall, Eric Bruder's ranch
 * hand out maps
 * review schedule of days
 * where
 * time spent outside
 * do not be late -- treat like a tasking


 * assigned work

Corequisites

Standard First Aid or higher

ICS 100
 * available online
 * certificate can be printed immediately when completed course

Course Challenges


 * about 85% of students pass

the rest:
 * not able to attend everything
 * will try to accommodate
 * will mean substantial extra work for student
 * don't complete the corequisites
 * very few students: can't handle material


 * environment: cold
 * don't dress for several hours outside

Evaluation


 * continuous by all instructors
 * oral and/or written each day
 * "monitor"
 * create or answer a question for the question bank

open up for questions

Aids

 * tent cards / name tags
 * PCSAR sign-in form (for each day)
 * (if provincially funded)
 * class roster (from wiki)
 * blank question bank cards (index cards)
 * equipment sign-out form (PCSAR DOC-16)
 * map of exercise areas
 * Bios
 * Bios

Question bank
See

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