2013-02 SAR Fundamentals/Tasks
From PCSAR
Work to do in preparation for course
- (done) pick dates
- (done) consult with organizer of mock search
- (done) create wiki pages
- (done) customize the announcement
- (done - Janet) distribute the announcement as indicated
- find co-instructors/volunteers
- recruit critique chair
- facilitator
- book room
- (done) MD
- (done) Fire Hall
- arrange wireless access at classroom
- (requested) MD
- Fire Hall - need to test
- book riding arena for Type 4 search
- pick up room key
- bring refreshments
- arrange snacks and/or lunches
- pick up lunches
- book room
- prepare instructional material
- organize mock search
- invite PCSAR mock participants
- develop exam from question bank
- develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
- set up ICS 100 exam
- (done) 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
- organize mock search
- create a contingency plan for SAR being called out during course
- consider trialling video recording
- 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 the generic list from the course's list
