2013-02 SAR Fundamentals/Tasks

See generic master list

Work to do in preparation for course


 * (done) pick dates
 * (done) consult with organizer of mock search
 * (done) create wiki pages
 * (done) customize the announcement
 * (done - Janet) distribute the announcement as indicated


 * (done)


 * (done) find co-instructors/volunteers
 * (done) recruit critique chair


 * (done) facilitator
 * (done) book room
 * (done) MD
 * (done) Fire Hall
 * (done) arrange wireless access at classroom
 * (done) MD
 * (done) Fire Hall
 * (not available) book riding arena for Type 4 search (requested)
 * (done) pick up room key
 * (done) bring refreshments
 * (done) arrange snacks and/or lunches
 * (done) pick up lunches


 * prepare instructional material
 * (done) organize mock search
 * (done) invite PCSAR mock participants
 * (done) develop exam from question bank
 * (not) develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
 * (done) set up ICS 100 exam
 * (done) break up navigation sections -- 4 hour long loses student concentration
 * (done) set up review section
 * (done) organize folder, overhead slides for each section
 * (not) need short filler material (approx 15 min each) when get through material ahead of time
 * (not) consider anecdotes
 * (not) consider short presentation on material not normally included
 * (done) incorporate being on time as part of the training


 * (done) create a contingency plan for SAR being called out during course


 * (not) consider trialling video recording


 * (done) arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
 * (done) handouts for each section


 * (done) prior to weekend 1
 * (done) email reminder of prep for conditions
 * (done) pick up GPSs
 * (done) pick up VHF & FRS radios
 * (done) verify multimedia setup
 * (done) pick up overhead projector
 * (done) queue powerpoint presentations
 * (done) configure to play videos from laptop
 * (done) get overhead box
 * (done) get hanging white sheets
 * (done) get maps from SARCAR
 * (not) stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry
 * (done) arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
 * (done) print course schedules for instructors
 * (done) check weather forecast


 * (done) prior to weekend 2
 * (done) email reminder of prep for conditions
 * (done) pick up GPSs
 * (done) pick up VHF & FRS radios
 * (done) verify multimedia setup
 * (done) pick up overhead projector
 * (done) queue powerpoint presentations
 * (done) configure to play videos from laptop
 * (done) get overhead box
 * (done) get hanging white sheets
 * (not) get maps from SARCAR
 * (done) stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry
 * (done) arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
 * (done) print course schedules for instructors
 * (done) check weather forecast


 * get instructors' slides
 * scan better copy of course feedback
 * collate/action suggestions on course feedback
 * check/fix/replace compass calibration
 * replace one 82G/8
 * (Janet, later) order log books
 * submit my hours


 * update the generic list from the course's list