SAR Fundamentals/Incident anatomy/Part 1

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Contents 1 Subject 2 Authors 3 Scope 4 Objectives 5 Time Plan 6 Aids 7 Question bank 8 Frequently Asked Questions 9 Feedback 10 License 11 Reference Material 12 Notes 13 To do

Subject

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Authors

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Brett Wuth, Jake Waiboer

Scope

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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"
• SAR Skills Handbook
  • Ch 2 "SAR Overview" (page A-5)

Objectives

At the conclusion of this lesson the participants:

1. 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

Time	Material
00:00 3 min	Introduce topic title Introduce Instructor Material Covered: Chapter 20: Anatomy of an Incident p.279 Present Objectives
00:03	Play video What do you think? Real people: Dave Hanna Math What do you think happened?
	distribute handouts
	What are the basic components of a search? Preplan Notification Strategy Check in Assignment Check out Mission Suspension Return to service Mission critique
	Preplan: Strategy Priority of the mission First notice procedures Urgency guidelines Investigation procedures Strategy Tactics More notes in the SAR Mgmt., handbook p. 29
	Searcher Preplan Self- what is expected of me and be mentally and physically prepared. Equipment, know how to use. Have the proper equip., with you. Know your fundamentals.
	Notice of Incident Initial contact is very important, the impression you leave with the reporting person. The attitude of the report taker Name and call back number/location of the reporting party. Urgency. Don't let the reporting party leave. The report taker must be able to sort out what is important and what isn't. Relevant vs., nervous or disorientated. HAND-OUT: Pincher SAR Emergency Call-Out Procedure (PCSAR DOC-66) First Notice - as reported by an individual First personnel notice - calls out of SAR personnel.
	Check-in pass around sign in sheet. 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. Get your check in details during the call out. (don't be afraid to ask)
	Briefing [covered in section Appendix D] Why do we need a briefing? 1. Controlled by the mgmt., team. The plans chief or assistant or the Manager may give you your briefing. Done before shift Should get all maps and info. Again don't be afraid to ask questions. 2. info you should receive, if not ask. Status, objectives, strategies, predictions Subject info, complete physical description, clothing, etc., physical & mental cond., behavior traits, circumstances. Clue considerations, shoe, items carried, and how to handle them if found. Trip plans Terrain Weather (should have found this out during call-out). Equipment needed by you, other than SAR Pack. Comm., details Drop dead time. (return to base) Transport, how are you getting to your search area? External influences. Tactical details- search techniques. Mgmt., overview Safety inst. Team injuries & how to handle them.
	Assignment Each individual and each team has certain responsibilities. All of these need to be decided before you go into the field. (radio, note taker/time keeper, etc.)
	Debriefing The planning officer is in charge of seeing the debriefing is done correctly. 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: Explicit descriptions of the areas covered and activities. Estimate of POD is required. ( must know how to calculate) Difficulties with the search. Hazards Suggestions. 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.
	Check Out PC SAR requires physical check-out on paper with time.
	Return to Service Are you ready to go into the field again, and if not how long?
	Mission Critique PC SAR has a critique after every search. Good for both the team and an individual.
	Questions. Collect question bank cards.

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-62 Registration/Sign-In
  • PCSAR DOC-61 Task Assignment and Debriefing
  • PCSAR DOC-86 Briefing Handout
  • Pincher SAR Incident Review - Critique (PCSAR Doc-29)
  • PCSAR DOC-1 Search Urgency
• 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. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.5 Canada License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, California 94305, USA.

Reference Material

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Notes

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some of this material is from Jake Waiboer

To do

Create a slide for ~info you should receive, if not ask.~