2013-02 SAR Fundamentals/Tasks

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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
  • (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
  • submit my hours
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