SAR Fundamentals/Incident anatomy/Part 1
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* Math | * Math | ||
* What do you think happened? | * What do you think happened? | ||
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+ | What were the 4 phases of a search? | ||
+ | : ''(discussed in introductory section)'' | ||
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+ | * L - Locate | ||
+ | * A - Access | ||
+ | * S - Stabalize | ||
+ | * T - Transport | ||
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+ | or | ||
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+ | * S - Search | ||
+ | * A - Access | ||
+ | * M - Medical | ||
+ | * E - Evacuate | ||
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+ | ''discuss how those phases were (or weren't) seen in the video'' | ||
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- | '' | + | Being ready for a search |
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+ | Before the searchers can arrive what needs to happen? | ||
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+ | ''lead group in discussion that draws out these components of search:'' | ||
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+ | Strategy - determine what needs to be done | ||
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+ | preceeded by | ||
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+ | Notification - group being alerted to situation | ||
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+ | preceeded by | ||
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+ | Preplan - planning for a possible incident, preparing people and equipment | ||
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- | What | + | What happens after the search? |
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- | + | ''lead group in discussion that draws out these components of search:'' | |
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- | + | Suspension - decision to end the search, demobilization | |
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- | + | So what if you found you didn't have the right equipment? Weren't prepared? | |
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- | + | Fix it ''(feed back loop)'' | |
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+ | How would you know all the things needing fixing? | ||
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+ | Critique - gathering lessons learned | ||
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- | + | The SAR event cycle | |
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- | * | + | * ''SAR Fund Slide - Basic SAR 6'' |
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- | + | ''draw or show the complete cycle, discuss'' | |
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+ | Preplan (Planning/Preparation) | ||
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+ | * Most of the work of a SAR organization | ||
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+ | * Identifying needs | ||
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+ | * Training (like this course), practicing | ||
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+ | * Fund raising for equipment | ||
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Searcher Preplan | Searcher Preplan | ||
* Self- what is expected of me and be mentally and physically prepared. | * Self- what is expected of me and be mentally and physically prepared. | ||
* Equipment, know how to use. Have the proper equip., with you. | * Equipment, know how to use. Have the proper equip., with you. | ||
* Know your fundamentals. | * Know your fundamentals. | ||
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- | + | Notification | |
* Initial contact is very important, the impression you leave with the reporting person. | * Initial contact is very important, the impression you leave with the reporting person. | ||
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* The attitude of the report taker | * The attitude of the report taker | ||
* Name and call back number/location of the reporting party. | * Name and call back number/location of the reporting party. | ||
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* Don't let the reporting party leave. | * Don't let the reporting party leave. | ||
- | * | + | Notification of the group |
- | ** | + | * ''PCSAR DOC-80 Incident Notification Process'' |
+ | * ''trace message from public to PCSAR manager'' | ||
+ | * Tasking agency notified first | ||
+ | * Use of 24 hour professional answering service: STARS | ||
+ | * Redundant communications lines | ||
+ | * Informal communications: ~50% of calls - small town | ||
- | * '' | + | Notification of individual searchers |
+ | * ''PCSAR DOC-67 Emergency Call Out Procedure'' | ||
+ | * use of call-out personnel | ||
+ | ** personal phone call in the middle of the night | ||
+ | ** adopting automated telephone system | ||
+ | * list of basic information searchers should get | ||
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+ | Strategy | ||
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+ | ** ''PCSAR DOC-1 Search Urgency'' | ||
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+ | * Priority of the mission | ||
+ | * Investigation procedures | ||
+ | * Plan Tactics/Operations | ||
+ | ** Tactics | ||
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- | + | Tactics / Operations | |
- | * '' | + | * ''SAR Fund slide: Basic SAR 580'' |
+ | Inner cycle: | ||
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+ | * Check in (Sign-In) | ||
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+ | * Briefing | ||
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+ | * Assignment | ||
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+ | * Debriefing | ||
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+ | * Check out (Sign-Out) | ||
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+ | Check-in | ||
* May be verbal, although PC SAR requires physical sign in. | * May be verbal, although PC SAR requires physical sign in. | ||
* When and where you check in, is when you find out where to go i.e., debriefing etc. | * When and where you check in, is when you find out where to go i.e., debriefing etc. | ||
* Get your check in details during the call out. (don't be afraid to ask) | * Get your check in details during the call out. (don't be afraid to ask) | ||
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- | Briefing | + | Briefing |
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Why do we need a briefing? | Why do we need a briefing? | ||
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* Should get all maps and info. | * Should get all maps and info. | ||
** Again don't be afraid to ask questions. | ** Again don't be afraid to ask questions. | ||
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+ | * ''[[PCSAR DOC-86 Briefing Handout]]'' | ||
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+ | * ''[[PCSAR DOC-61 Task Assignment and Debriefing]]'' | ||
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+ | Components of a briefing: SMEAC | ||
+ | * Situation | ||
+ | * Mission | ||
+ | * Execution | ||
+ | * Administration | ||
+ | * Communications | ||
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+ | Pincher SAR radio "5-codes" | ||
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Each individual and each team has certain responsibilities. All of | Each individual and each team has certain responsibilities. All of | ||
- | these need to be decided before you go into the field. | + | these need to be decided before you go into the field. |
- | note taker/time keeper | + | * team leader |
+ | * radio | ||
+ | * navigation | ||
+ | * note taker/time keeper | ||
+ | * first aid | ||
+ | * etc. | ||
+ | one person can have more than one responsibility | ||
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- | Debriefing | + | Debriefing |
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+ | ''back side of DOC-61'' | ||
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The planning officer is in charge of seeing the debriefing is | The planning officer is in charge of seeing the debriefing is | ||
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* Feel free to use any method of relaying the proper info. | * Feel free to use any method of relaying the proper info. | ||
* The info you provide is very important to setting up the next search area's, POA, POD, and POS. | * The info you provide is very important to setting up the next search area's, POA, POD, and POS. | ||
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- | + | Suspension | |
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+ | * decision process | ||
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+ | * ''[[PCSAR DOC-74 Search Incident Demobilization / Post Mission Plan]]'' | ||
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+ | * demobilization | ||
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+ | * sign-out | ||
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+ | * safe travel | ||
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+ | * return to service | ||
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+ | Individuals: | ||
* Are you ready to go into the field again, and if not how long? | * Are you ready to go into the field again, and if not how long? | ||
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- | + | Critique | |
- | * PC SAR has a critique after every search. | + | |
- | + | * doesn't mean criticism | |
+ | * want to learn as much as possible | ||
+ | * excellent learning opportunity even for those that didn't attend | ||
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+ | * ''[[PCSAR DOC-29 Incident Review]]'' | ||
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+ | * PC SAR has a critique after nearly every search. | ||
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Revision as of 02:48, 10 February 2012
Contents |
Subject
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Authors
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Brett Wuth, Jake Waiboer
Scope
What is included in this lesson, what's not and why.
SAR Fundamentals Manual:
- Search and Rescue Fundamentals
- Ch.1 "SAR, What is It and How Do You Fit In?"
- Ch.20 "Anatomy of a SAR Incident"
- Appendix A "Urgency Determination Form"
- Appendix D "Briefing and Debriefing Checklist"
- SAR Skills Handbook
- Ch 2 "SAR Overview" (page A-5)
Objectives
At the conclusion of this lesson the participants:
- will understand the overall flow of an incident
Time Plan
Total Time: 70 minutes
- 2003-10-18 10:22 - 11:35 : 1.3h
- 2010-03: 2010-03 64min
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00:00 3 min |
Introduce topic title Introduce Instructor Material Covered:
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What were the 4 phases of a search?
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discuss how those phases were (or weren't) seen in the video
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Being ready for a search Before the searchers can arrive what needs to happen? lead group in discussion that draws out these components of search: Strategy - determine what needs to be done preceeded by Notification - group being alerted to situation preceeded by Preplan - planning for a possible incident, preparing people and equipment
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What happens after the search? lead group in discussion that draws out these components of search: Suspension - decision to end the search, demobilization
Fix it (feed back loop) How would you know all the things needing fixing? Critique - gathering lessons learned
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draw or show the complete cycle, discuss
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Preplan (Planning/Preparation)
Searcher Preplan
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Notification
Notification of the group
Notification of individual searchers
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Strategy
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Tactics / Operations
Inner cycle:
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Check-in
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Briefing Why do we need a briefing? 1. Controlled by the mgmt., team.
Components of a briefing: SMEAC
Pincher SAR radio "5-codes"
2. info you should receive, if not ask.
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Assignment Each individual and each team has certain responsibilities. All of these need to be decided before you go into the field.
one person can have more than one responsibility
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Debriefing back side of DOC-61
The team leader may debrief his team first then be debriefed The debriefing should be done in writing & with verbal. The Team is responsible for:
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Check Out
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Suspension
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Critique
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Questions. Collect question bank cards.
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Aids
What materials are needed or useful in presenting this lesson.
- projection screen
- video project
- video player
- video - Search Management
- Hand-Outs (copy for each student)
- PCSAR DOC-80 Incident Notification Process
- PCSAR DOC-67 Emergency Call Out Procedure
- PCSAR DOC-1 Search Urgency
- PCSAR DOC-62 Registration/Sign-In
- PCSAR DOC-86 Briefing Handout
- PCSAR DOC-61 Task Assignment and Debriefing
- PCSAR DOC-74 Search Incident Demobilization / Post Mission Plan
- PCSAR DOC-29 Incident Review
- overhead projector
- overhead slides for this section
- Video - Search Management, Part 1 - "Initial Response" - 28 min
- Slides
- Basic SAR 579
- Basic SAR 60
- optional:
- Basic SAR 581
- Basic SAR 583
- Basic SAR 584
- Basic SAR 589
- Basic SAR 595
- Basic SAR 598
- Basic SAR 596
- Basic SAR 599
- Basic SAR 604
- Basic SAR 608
- Basic SAR 597
- Basic SAR 610
- Basic SAR 605
- slides 010+ Chapter 1 (odp) (pdf) - SAR Overview
Question bank
List of questions suitable for an review/exam of this section.
Q: What is PCSAR's call-back number?
A: 627-5804
Q: Why sign in?
A:
- To see what resources are available
- to keep track of who is there (accountability)
- WCB coverage
Q: What is the first and last paper you see on a search?
A: The sign-in/sign-out sheet.
Q: List 3 responsibilities an individual should assume in participating in a search?
A:
- Personal "ready pack"
- Properly dressed
- Physically & mentally prepared
- Skills & limitations to be relayed to team leader
Q: What happens if you forget to sign out?
A: Expect a phone call at home or on cell to ensure you are back.
Q: Is it a good idea to take digital photographs during a SAR mission?
A: This depends on the tasking agency. Police can say no or yes for evidence.
No trophy photos.
Evidence photos could be used in court.
Q: What is the number to call out Pincher SAR?
A: 627-2262 or 627-5804
Q: What is an Incident Commander and what
is that person's job?
A: The person in charge at the incident. Sets objectives & priorities. Has overall responsibility at the incident.
Q: What does it mean to be "tasked"?
A: To be called on to respond to an incident by a legal authority, e.g. RCMP.
Q: Who besides the Search Manager should be responsible for planning/pre-planning?
A: Individual searchers should pre-plan on their own. E.g. regular work schedule, fuel in vehicle, SAR equipment in check.
Q:
Should you be part of the critique if you were not at the incident?
Why?
A: Yes. You can learn a lot from other's experience.
Q: Whose safety do you consider most important when searching?
A: Your own.
Q: What does P.O.D. stand for?
A: Probability of Detection.
Q: Name two phases of an incident.
A:
- Planning
- Notification
- Strategy
- Operation & tactics
- Suspension
- Critique
Q: What two form are used in the initial stages of a search?
A:
- Missing person questionnaire
- search urgency chart
Q: What are the 3 leves of search urgency?
A:
- Urgent response
- Measured response
- Investigate & evaluate
Q: How many "red flags" are needed to suggest an urgent response?
A: one
Q: Who perform the search urgency analysis?
A: A search manager working with the tasking agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Feedback
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2004-09-07 Wuth presentation at PCSAR regular meeting
License
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Copyright © 2004-2012, Brett Wuth.
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Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.5 Canada License.
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Reference Material
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Notes
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some of this material is from Jake Waiboer
To do
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