2012-02 SAR Fundamentals/Tasks

From PCSAR

Work to do in preparation for course

(generic to do list)

• (done) pick dates
  • (done) consult with organizer of mock search
• (done) create wiki pages
• (done) customize the announcement
• (done) distribute the announcement as indicated
• (done) order text books
• (done) announce to avalanche contacts

• find co-instructors/volunteers - Brett
  • instructors:
    • Chris: yes
    • Bryan: requested
    • Michael: requested
    • Roy: yes
    • Janet: yes
    • Ron: yes
    • Eric: yes
    • Spencer: requested
  • event facilitator: Fraser (review: Brett Wuth)

• facilitator
  • (done) book room
  • book riding arena for Type 4 search
  • pick up room key
  • bring refreshments
  • arrange lunches
  • pick up lunches
• plan mock search
• order log books
• order maps
• order improved instructional material
• order incentives
• arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
• order/print certificates
• develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
• contingency plan for SAR being called out during course
• name place cards (tent cards)
• make online ICS 100 course a prerequisite and focus on only how applies to SAR
• break up navigation sections -- 4 hour long loses student concentration
• refine map & compass schedule

• pick up GPSs
• pick up VHF & FRS radios
• queue powerpoint presentations
• configure to play videos from laptop

• get overhead box
• arrange overhead projector
• arrange wireless access at classroom
• arrange snacks and/or lunches
• organize mock search - Eric

• • get maps from SARCAR
  • check/get index cards
  • flip chart paper 27" x 36"
  • pencils
  • map quality erasers
• verify multimedia setup
• arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section

• • hanging white sheets
  • handouts for each section

• stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry

• assigned reading folder
• arrange access to riding arena for Type 4 search

• print course schedules for instructors

• organize folder, overhead slides for each section

• etc.

• update this generic list from the course's list

• 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

• incoporate being on time as part of the training