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| When PCSAR's Mobile Command Post (SARCAR) arrives on the scene, | | When PCSAR's Mobile Command Post (SARCAR) arrives on the scene, |
| the following should be set up. | | the following should be set up. |
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| + | '''[ ] Sign-In List'''. |
- | '''Sign-In List'''. | + | |
| If a sign-in list has not already been started, | | If a sign-in list has not already been started, |
- | grab a some sign-in sheets (doc-62) from the SAR Management Files Drawer (red folder labelled "Registration/Sign In"). | + | grab a some sign-in sheets (doc-62) from the SAR Management Files Drawer (red folder labelled "Registration/Sign In |
- | Also grab the "doc-68 Invoice" sheets from the same folder, so members can take them as they sign-in. | + | "). |
| + | Also grab set out the "doc-68 Invoice" sheets from the same folder, so members can take them as they sign-in. |
| Put them on a clipboard which you can find in drawer below the files drawer. | | Put them on a clipboard which you can find in drawer below the files drawer. |
| Set the sign-in list and expense forms somewhere in the cab of the Mobile Command Post (or later on a table outside the Mobile Command Post). | | Set the sign-in list and expense forms somewhere in the cab of the Mobile Command Post (or later on a table outside the Mobile Command Post). |
- | Ask everyone to sign-in.
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| + | * Sign-in list |
- | '''Call for Additional Equipment'''.
| + | * White boards for Briefing and ICS |
- | The Mobile Command Post is not the only set of equipment that should come out to the incident.
| + | * Plastic table outside door |
- | Normally the Equipment Trailer pulled by the SAR Truck should come out as well.
| + | * Radios |
- | These are outside the Pincher Firehall.
| + | * GPS |
- | The keys are in the SAR cabinet on the top floor of the Pincher Firehall.
| + | * Sign-out sheet for equipment |
- | In addition, all the equipment on the bottom two shelves of the SAR cabinet should be taken out as well.
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- | Furthermore there is a large metal printer box and a clear plastic supplies box with a pink lid
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- | on the floor to the left of the cabinet that should come out as well.
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- | Verify that they have arrived or are coming out.
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| + | * set up pilons to keep traffic away from bus |
- | '''Briefing Trailer'''.
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- | If the incident is large or it is difficult to have searchers marshal outside the Mobile Command Post (or inside the Equipment Trailer),
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- | there may be need to call for the Briefing Trailer.
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- | The trailer is stored outside the Pincher Firehall.
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- | The SAR Truck is not normally hitched to the Briefing Trailer,
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- | so it will either have to be sent back to get the Briefing Trailer
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- | or a member's personal truck will have to pick it up.
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- | When the Briefing Trailer arrives, any searcher supplies that are arranged outside the Mobile Command Post
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- | can be moved into the Briefing Trailer.
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| + | * drop step on back door. |
- | '''Pylons'''.
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- | Take the orange pylons found on the rear bumper of the Mobile Command Post.
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- | Set them around the Mobile Command Post so no one parks or drives too close
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- | and to define an area for searchers to marshal near the Command Post.
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- | '''Outside Table'''.
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- | Folding tables are stored in the nose of the Mobile Command Post.
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- | They can be retrieved through a large lifting hatch to the left of the steps
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- | once you've entered the Command Post.
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- | If weather conditions permits, set up a table outside, next to the Mobile Command Post
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- | (usually to the right of the door).
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- | Put the sign-in list on the table.
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| + | * Generator set up |
- | '''Equipment Sign-Out'''.
| + | * photocopier/printer set up |
- | Grab several "doc-16 SAR Equipment Sign-Out List" forms from the red "Sign Out, Equipment" folder
| + | * heater turned on |
- | SAR Management Files Drawer in the Mobile Command Post, and a clipboard from the draw below.
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- | Put it on the Outside Table.
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| + | * set up cell phone booster |
- | '''VHF Radios'''.
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- | The VHF radios are in large blue box that is stored in the cabinet at the Pincher Firehall.
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- | It should have been sent out with the Mobile Command Post.
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- | Place the box on the Outside Table and open it up, so teams can sign-out and take a radio as instructed.
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- | '''FRS Radios'''.
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- | The FRS Radios are in a clear plastic shoebox along with the GPSs that is stored in the cabinet at the Pincher Firehall.
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- | It should have been sent out with the Mobile Command Post.
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- | Set them out on the Outside Table and open it up, so teams can sign them out as instructed.
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- | '''GPSs'''.
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- | The GPSs are in a clear plastic shoebox along with the FRS radios that is stored in the cabinet at the Pincher Firehall.
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- | It should have been sent out with the Mobile Command Post.
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- | Set them out on the Outside Table and open it up, so teams can sign one out as instructed.
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- | '''Generator'''.
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- | The generator for the Mobile Command Post is in a cubby hole that is accessed from the outside at the rear of the passenger's side.
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- | The key to the cubby hole is on the right side of the steps as you enter the Mobile Command Post.
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- | Unlock the cubby hole and pull the generator out so that it hangs outside the body of the Command Post.
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- | Rails and chains will prevent it from falling.
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- | Start the generator.
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- | '''Photocopier/Printer'''.
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- | The photocopier/printer is in a large black tin box that is stored on the floor to the left of the cabinet at the Pincher Firehall.
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- | It has a clear plastic "sweater" box with a pink lid that contains supplies which is stored on top of the black box.
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- | Both should have been sent out with the Mobile Command Post.
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- | Leave the black box closed.
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- | Place in on the white foam shock absorbers to the left of the sink in the Mobile Command Post.
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- | Remove the 4 small metal clips (carbiners) and unfold the clips that hold the top of the box down.
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- | Reattach the carabiners to the loose top of the metal box so they don't get lost.
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- | Gently remove the top of the metal box, not knocking the printer away.
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- | Store the top of the metal box in the passenger side of the cab of the Mobile Command Post.
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- | Place the box of supplies next to the printer.
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- | Insert the black duplexer into the cavity at the back of the printer.
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- | Plug the power cord into the printer and into the wall outlet.
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- | Add paper to the printer.
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- | Turn the printer on.
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- | Observe any warning about ink cartridges that need replacing
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- | and replace the indicated cartridges using extras in the supplies box.
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- | Perform a test copy.
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- | Attach the USB cable to the printer.
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- | '''Outside Whiteboards'''.
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- | There are two whiteboard with hinged clear plastic covers that are stored in the bathroom of the Mobile Command Post.
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- | Place them outside against the Mobile Command Post where they can be seen by searchers but are protected from view by the media and family.
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- | Get some ''whiteboard'' (dry erase) markers from the office supplies drawer in the Mobile Command Post.
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- | Copy onto the whiteboards the major briefing details from the "doc-86 Briefing Handout" provided by the Planning Section Chief or Incident Commander. Include an ICS chart showing who is in which roles.
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- | '''Temperature Management'''.
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- | Turn on the heating or air conditioning in the Mobile Command Post if conditions require.
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- | '''''How are these done?'''''
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- | '''Cell Phone Booster'''.
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- | If in an area of weak cell phone signal, turn on the cell phone booster
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- | in the Mobile Command Post.
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- | The booster is powered on by plugging it into the round 12V vehicle power socket.
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- | This socket is on the dividing wall between the front and back of the interior of the command post (on the driver's side at about head height).
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- | The power cord to the booster hangs beside the socket.
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- | There is a small switch on the cord and a red LED that should turn on.
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- | The booster's internal antenna is in the clear plastic file holder mounted beside the socket.
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- | Cell phones will work best if place adjacent to or near this antenna.
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- | '''Subject First Aid Kits'''.
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- | PCSAR has two large first aid kits that include burn gels.
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- | The gels can be frozen, but can only be used above freezing temperature.
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- | Therefore the kits should be placed somewhere warm until they are sent out to the site of an injury.
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- | One kit is in a black bag that is
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- | stored in the cabinet at the Pincher Firehall.
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- | This one should already be warm when it arrives at the Base.
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- | The other one is part of a field medical pack that includes a folding stretcher.
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- | It is stored in the "first aid" cabinet in the Equipment Trailer.
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- | Do not separate the first aid supplies from the pack.
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- | Put both in a warm spot, such as the Mobile Command Post.
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- | Let the Operations Section Chief or the Incident Commander know where they are.
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- | '''Hypothermia Kits'''.
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- | PCSAR has one or more hypothermia kits (depending on re-ordering).
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- | They are football-sized packages sealed military drab green plastic.
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- | They are stored in the cabinet at the Pincher Firehall,
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- | because they last longer if kept warm.
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- | Put them in a warm spot, such as with the Subject First Aid Kits or in the Command Post.
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- | Let the Operations Section Chief or the Incident Commander know where they are.
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- | '''Water'''.
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- | '''''Where do we store spare bottles of water?'''''
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- | If we don't have spare bottles of water for returning searchers, call for some to be delivered.
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- | Place bottles where they won't freeze and returning searchers can use them to refresh themselves if needed.
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- | '''Toilet'''.
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- | Determine where searchers and other responders should toilet.
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- | If possible locate a washroom or outhouse that can be used.
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- | Verify access and supplies (toilet paper, hand cleaner).
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- | '''''Do we have these?'''''.
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- | If necessary, prep the toilet in the Mobile Command Post and/or
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- | the Briefing Trailer.
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- | '''''How is this done?'''''
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- | If weather and environment allows,
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- | designate an area away from the Base
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- | and other concerns (water, people, food preparation)
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- | for a field latrine.
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| Unpack the following equipment and place it where it can be be readily accessed when needed: | | Unpack the following equipment and place it where it can be be readily accessed when needed: |
| + | * Water |
| + | * Big First Aid Kit |
| * Stretcher(s) | | * Stretcher(s) |
| + | * Hypothermia kit |
| * Thermarests | | * Thermarests |
| * Sleeping bags | | * Sleeping bags |
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| * Rough Terrain Stretcher | | * Rough Terrain Stretcher |
| * Snowshoes (seasonal, depending on terrain) | | * Snowshoes (seasonal, depending on terrain) |
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- | == To do ==
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- | * Determine whether cell phone booster actually work as advertised?
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