Training/Funded/2019/Offer
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Revision as of 18:53, 27 September 2018
Documents
- http://www.ofc.alberta.ca/grant-funded-training.cfm
- Image:GSAR Program 2017 18 Guidelines.pdf
- Changes from last year
- removes: recommendations made by a Merit Board established by PublicSafety Division (PSD) that comprises PSD staff, members of the general Ground Search and Rescue community, and SAR Alberta personnel.
- adds: a detailed training plan included in the application and regional training needs.
- Changes from last year
- Image:GSAR 2017 18 Application.pdf
- Changes from last year
- adds: and including date training will take place.
- Changes from last year
- Image:GSAR Program 2017 18 Guidelines.pdf
Key communications regarding this year's grant
- From SARA Training Coordinator
- none
- From OFC
- none
Courses
2-day Team Leader
Description: SAR-trained and experienced volunteers learn the necessary management skills to lead and conduct the resources during a search.
Analysis:
- Team Leader
- Now a SOG required course
2-day SAR Search Manager Recertification
Description: This refresher course focusing on initial response is a priority course. Teams in regions are encouraged to train together and to bring in their local police to participate in this course. Participation is limited to certified Search Managers.
Analysis:
Full certification ran 2 years ago with opportunities for recertification. Unlikely to have others interested in recertification-only at this point.
Tabletop Exercise
Description: Exercises focusing on SAR management in a regional or multi-team participation.
Analysis: Larger project than we're prepared to take on.
Provincial Exercise
Description: Live exercise utilizing resources typically involved in SAR activities. This exercise has resources from across the province.
Analysis: Larger project than we're prepared to take on.
5-day Search Manager
Description: SAR trained and experienced volunteers learn the necessary management skills to lead and conduct a search.
Analysis:
- Search Manager
- Preplan identifies need
- Hard to fill locally
- Better use of funds to send candidates (if possible) to course elsewhere
Search and Rescue Basics Train the Trainer
Description: Participants learn to teach the basic entry level search and rescue skills and theory.
This item is listed twice on the OFC's documents.
Analysis:
Some but not enough students here to host.
Search and Rescue Training
Description: Innovative training programs (will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).
Analysis:
- A general catch-all classification for other types of training.
- This course is listed twice on OFC's documents
ATU or UTV Safety Course
Description: In accordance with Canada Safety Council Standard
Analysis:
Boating Course
Description: In accordance with Canada Safety Council Standard
Analysis:
- Boat Safety
- should identify course syllabus
Snowmobile Course
Description: In accordance with Canada Safety Council Standard
Analysis:
- Snowmobile Safety
- Low participation in 2011.
Man-tracking
Description: Participants learn to use clues and evidence left behind by the missing person(s).
Analysis:
GPS Training
Description: As applicable to course, but application must include an explanation of the course required, number of attendees anticipated, and substantiation of the requirement.
Analysis:
Sufficient training in house.
SAR Searcher Course
Description: Participants learn the basic entry-level search and rescue skills and theory.
Analysis:
Run each year.
Search and Rescue Training
Description: Innovative training programs (will be evaluated on a case by case basis).
IGNORE: Duplicate entry in OFC documents
Wilderness First Aid
Description: Basic and/or advanced course. Wilderness First Aid at the St. John's Ambulance or Red Cross level includes a recertification for Basic First Aid/CPR/AED.
Analysis:
Swift Water Rescue
Description: As applicable to course, but application must include an explanation of the course required, number of attendees anticipated, and substantiation of the requirement.
Analysis:
Will be running course in Spring 2013.
Rope Rescue
Description: NFPA 1006 or British Columbia Cave Standard. Application must include an explanation of the course required, number of attendees anticipated, and substantiation of the requirement.
Analysis:
Despite description, they fund non-NFPA courses.
Standard First Aid
Description: In accordance with the Red Cross or St. John's Ambulance curriculum. See also Wilderness First Aid above.
Analysis:
Specialized Technical
Description: As applicable to course, but application must include an explanation of the course required, number of attendees anticipated, and substantiation of the requirement.
Analysis: A catch-all that could include any other course not listed above.
Search and Rescue Training
Description: Innovative training programs (will be evaluated on a case by case basis).
IGNORE: Duplicate entry in OFC documents
