SAR Fundamentals/Prep

From PCSAR

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

• buy, order, gather, print consumables
  • order maps
  • order improved instructional material
  • order incentives
  • order/print certificates

• find co-instructors/volunteers
  • recruit critique chair

• facilitator
  • book room
    • arrange wireless access at classroom
  • book riding arena for Type 4 search
  • pick up room key
  • bring refreshments
  • arrange snacks and/or lunches
  • pick up lunches

• prepare instructional material
  • organize mock search
    • invite PCSAR mock participants
  • develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
  • set up ICS 100 exam
  • break up navigation sections -- 4 hour long loses student concentration
  • set up review section
  • organize folder, overhead slides for each section
  • 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

• create a contingency plan for SAR being called out during course

• arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
  • handouts for each section

• prior to each weekend
  • email reminder of prep for conditions
  • pick up GPSs
  • pick up VHF & FRS radios
  • verify multimedia setup
    • pick up overhead projector
    • queue powerpoint presentations
    • configure to play videos from laptop
  • get overhead box
    • get hanging white sheets
  • get maps from SARCAR
  • stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry
  • arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
  • print course schedules for instructors

• update this generic list from the course's list