2013-02 SAR Fundamentals/Tasks

From PCSAR

See generic master list

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

• buy, order, gather, print consumables

• (done) find co-instructors/volunteers
  • (done) recruit critique chair

• (done) facilitator
  • (done) book room
    • (done) MD
    • (done) Fire Hall
    • (done) arrange wireless access at classroom
      • (done) MD
      • (done) Fire Hall
  • (not available) book riding arena for Type 4 search (requested)
  • (done) pick up room key
  • (done) bring refreshments
  • (done) arrange snacks and/or lunches
  • (done) pick up lunches

• prepare instructional material
  • (done) organize mock search
    • (done) invite PCSAR mock participants
  • (done) develop exam from question bank
  • (not) develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
  • (done) set up ICS 100 exam
  • (done) break up navigation sections -- 4 hour long loses student concentration
  • (done) set up review section
  • (done) organize folder, overhead slides for each section
  • (not) need short filler material (approx 15 min each) when get through material ahead of time
    • (not) consider anecdotes
    • (not) consider short presentation on material not normally included
  • (done) incorporate being on time as part of the training

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

• (not) consider trialling video recording

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

• (done) prior to weekend 1
  • (done) email reminder of prep for conditions
  • (done) pick up GPSs
  • (done) pick up VHF & FRS radios
  • (done) verify multimedia setup
    • (done) pick up overhead projector
    • (done) queue powerpoint presentations
    • (done) configure to play videos from laptop
  • (done) get overhead box
    • (done) get hanging white sheets
  • (done) get maps from SARCAR
  • (not) stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry
  • (done) arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
  • (done) print course schedules for instructors
  • (done) check weather forecast

• (done) prior to weekend 2
  • (done) email reminder of prep for conditions
  • (done) pick up GPSs
  • (done) pick up VHF & FRS radios
  • (done) verify multimedia setup
    • (done) pick up overhead projector
    • (done) queue powerpoint presentations
    • (done) configure to play videos from laptop
  • (done) get overhead box
    • (done) get hanging white sheets
  • (not) get maps from SARCAR
  • (done) stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry
  • (done) arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
  • (done) print course schedules for instructors
  • (done) check weather forecast

• get instructors' slides
• scan better copy of course feedback
• collate/action suggestions on course feedback
• check/fix/replace compass calibration
• replace one 82G/8
• (Janet, later) order log books

• update the generic list from the course's list