SAR Fundamentals/Prep

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Work to do in preparation for course

• pick dates
  • consult with organizer of mock search

• create wiki pages
• customize the announcement
• distribute the announcement as indicated
• order text books

• arrange snacks and/or lunches
• contingency plan for SAR being called out during course

• facilitator
  • book room
  • book riding arena for Type 4 search
  • pick up room key
  • bring refreshments
  • arrange lunches
  • pick up lunches
• buy, order, gather, print consumables
• plan mock search
• order log books
• order maps
• order improved instructional material
• order incentives
• arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
  • handouts for each section
• name place cards (tent cards)
• develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
• plan for if SAR is called during course
• make online ICS 100 course a prerequisite and focus on only how applies to SAR
• set up ICS exam

• break up navigation sections -- 4 hour long loses student concentration

• arrange wireless access at classroom

• check/get index cards
• flip chart paper 24" (27"?) x 36"
• pencils
• map quality erasers

• pick up GPSs
• pick up VHF & FRS radios
• queue powerpoint presentations
• configure to play videos from laptop

• get overhead box
• arrange overhead projector
• arrange wireless access at classroom
• get maps from SARCAR
• organize mock search
• invite PCSAR mock participants

• find co-instructors/volunteers

• • get maps from SARCAR
• verify multimedia setup
  • hanging white sheets
• arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
• set up review section
• print course schedules for instructors

• • hanging white sheets

• stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry

• assigned reading folder
• arrange access to riding arena for Type 4 search
• recruit critique chair
• order/print certificates

• organize folder, overhead slides for each section

• update this generic list from the course's list

• need short filler material (approx 15 min each) when get through material ahead of time
  • consider anecdotes
  • consider short presentation on material not normally included

• incorporate being on time as part of the training

• email reminder of prep for conditions