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Brett Wuth
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Brett Wuth, Jake Waiboer
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== Scope ==
== Scope ==
{{prompt|What is included in this lesson, what's not and why.}}
{{prompt|What is included in this lesson, what's not and why.}}
SAR Fundamentals Manual:
SAR Fundamentals Manual:
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* Ch.20 "Anatomy of a SAR Incident"
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* Search and Rescue Fundamentals
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* Appendix A "Urgency Determination Form"
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** Ch.1 "SAR, What is It and How Do You Fit In?"
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** Ch.20 "Anatomy of a SAR Incident"
 +
** Appendix A "Urgency Determination Form"
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** Appendix D "Briefing and Debriefing Checklist"
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* SAR Skills Handbook
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** Ch 2 "SAR Overview" (page A-5)
== Objectives ==
== Objectives ==
At the conclusion of this lesson the participants:
At the conclusion of this lesson the participants:
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# will be able to ...
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# will understand the overall flow of an incident
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== Time Plan ==
== Time Plan ==
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Total Time: 90 minutes
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Total Time: 70 minutes
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:: 2003-10-18 10:22 - 11:35 : 1.3h
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: 2003-10-18 10:22 - 11:35 : 1.3h
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: 2010-03: 2010-03 64min
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* [[:Image:Anatomy-of-an-incident-lesson-plan.odt|lesson plan (odt)]] ([[:Image:Anatomy-of-an-incident-lesson-plan.pdf|pdf]])
 
{{lesson slides start}}
{{lesson slides start}}
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Introduce Instructor
Introduce Instructor
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Material Covered:
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: Chapter 20: Anatomy of an Incident p.279
Present Objectives
Present Objectives
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{{lesson slide|00:03|}}
{{lesson slide|00:03|}}
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instructional points in normal font
 
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''aids, exercises, activities in italic''
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* ''Play video''
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{{lesson slides end}}
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* Is that wat you think a search would be like?
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* Actors are real SAR people doing their normal roles.
 +
* Math
 +
* What do you think happened?
 +
* What roles did you see SAR volunteers doing
 +
* ''people
 +
** ''Grandfather: Jim Cradock
 +
** ''Grandson: Mike Hogan
 +
** ''Agency Executive: Barry
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** ''Incident Command: Dave
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== Aids ==
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{{lesson slide||}}
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{{prompt|What materials are needed or useful in presenting this lesson.}}
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What were the 4 phases of a search?
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: ''(discussed in introductory section)''
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* projection screen
 
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* video project
 
-
* video player
 
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* video - Search Management
 
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* Forms: (copies for each student)
 
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** [[PCSAR DOC-67 Emergency Call Out Procedure|Pincher SAR Emergency Call-Out Procedure]] (PCSAR Doc-67)
 
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** Pincher SAR Incident Review - Critique (PCSAR Doc-29)
 
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** [[PCSAR DOC-80 Incident Notification Process|Pincher SAR Incident Notification Process]] (PCSAR Doc-80)
 
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** [[PCSAR DOC-61 Task Assignment and Debriefing|Pincher SAR Task Assignment & Debriefing]] (PCSAR Doc-61)
 
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** Pincher SAR Briefing Handout (PCSAR Doc-86)
 
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** [[PCSAR DOC-62 Registration/Sign-In|Pincher SAR Sign-In sheet]]
 
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** [[PCSAR DOC-1 Search Urgency|Urgency Determination Form]]
 
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* overhead projector
 
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* overhead slides for this section
 
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== Question bank ==
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* L - Locate
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{{prompt|List of questions suitable for an review/exam of this section.}}
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* A - Access
 +
* S - Stabalize
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* T - Transport
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Q: What is PCSAR's call-back number?
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or
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A: 627-5804
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* S - Search
 +
* A - Access
 +
* M - Medical
 +
* E - Evacuate
 +
''discuss how those phases were (or weren't) seen in the video''
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Q: Why sign in?
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{{lesson slide||}}
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Being ready for a search
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A:
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Before the searchers can arrive what needs to happen?
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* To see what resources are available
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* to keep track of who is there (accountability)
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* WCB coverage
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Q: What is the first and last paper you see on a search?
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''lead group in discussion that draws out these components of search:''
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A: The sign-in/sign-out sheet.
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Strategy - determine what needs to be done
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Q: List 3 responsibilities an individual should assume in participating in a search?
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preceeded by
-
A:
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Notification - group being alerted to situation
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* Personal "ready pack"
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* Properly dressed
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* Physically & mentally prepared
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* Skills & limitations to be relayed to team leader
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Q:
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preceeded by
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What happens if you forget to sign out?
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-
A:
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Preplan - planning for a possible incident, preparing people and equipment
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Expect a phone call at home or on cell to ensure you are back.
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-
Q:
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{{lesson slide||}}
-
Is it a good idea to take digital photographs during a SAR mission?
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What happens after the search?
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A:
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''lead group in discussion that draws out these components of search:''
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This depends on the tasking agency.
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Police can say no or yes for evidence.
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No trophy photos.
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Suspension - decision to end the search, demobilization
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Evidence photos could be used in court.
 
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Q: What is the number to call out Pincher SAR?
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So what if you found you didn't have the right equipment? Weren't prepared?
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A: 627-2262 or 627-5804
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Fix it ''(feed back loop)''
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How would you know all the things needing fixing?
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Q: What is an Incident Commander and what
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Critique - gathering lessons learned
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is that person's job?
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A:
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{{lesson slide||}}
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The person in charge at the incident.
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[[Image:Members:2012-02-16 03 13 20u-scan.pdf|page=1|right|400px]]
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Sets objectives & priorities.
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The SAR event cycle
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Has overall responsibility at the incident.
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* ''SAR Fund Slide - Basic SAR 6''
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Q: What does it mean to be "tasked"?
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''draw or show the complete cycle, discuss''
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A:
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{{lesson slide||2 min}}
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To be called on to respond to an incident by a legal authority,
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Preplan (Planning/Preparation)
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e.g. RCMP.
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Q:
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* Most of the work of a SAR organization
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Who besides the Search Manager should be responsible for planning/pre-planning?
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-
A:
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* Identifying needs
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Individual searchers should pre-plan on their own.
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E.g. regular work schedule, fuel in vehicle, SAR equipment in check.
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 +
* Training (like this course), practicing
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Q:
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* Fund raising for equipment
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Should you be part of the critique if you were not at the incident?
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Why?
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A:
 
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Yes. You can learn a lot from other's experience.
 
-
Q:
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{{lesson slide||}}
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Whose safety do you consider most important when searching?
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Notification
-
A:
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* Initial contact is very important, the impression you leave with the reporting person.
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Your own.
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* The attitude of the report taker
 +
* Name and call back number/location of the reporting party.
 +
* Don't let the reporting party leave.
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Q:
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Notification of the group
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What does P.O.D. stand for?
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* ''PCSAR DOC-80 Incident Notification Process''
 +
* ''trace message from public to PCSAR manager''
 +
* Tasking agency notified first
 +
* Use of 24 hour professional answering service: STARS
 +
* Redundant communications lines
 +
* Informal communications: ~50% of calls - small town
-
A:
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Notification of individual searchers
-
Probability of Detection.
+
* ''PCSAR DOC-67 Emergency Call Out Procedure''
 +
* use of call-out personnel
 +
** personal phone call in the middle of the night
 +
** adopting automated telephone system
 +
* list of basic information searchers should get
-
Q: Name two phases of an incident.
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Rare occassions not tasked
 +
* ''give 1 example''
-
A:
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{{lesson slide||}}
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* Planning
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Strategy
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* Notification
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[[Image:Doc-001-search-urgency.pdf|right|400px]]
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* Strategy
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** ''PCSAR DOC-1 Search Urgency''
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* Operation & tactics
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* Suspension
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* Critique
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Q: What two form are used in the initial stages of a search?
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* Priority of the mission
 +
* Investigation procedures
 +
* Plan Tactics/Operations
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** Tactics
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A:
 
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* Missing person questionnaire
 
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* search urgency chart
 
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Q: What are the 3 leves of search urgency?
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{{lesson slide||}}
 +
Tactics / Operations
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[[Image:Members:2012-02-16 03 13 20u-scan.pdf|page=4|right|400px]]
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* ''SAR Fund slide: Basic SAR 580''
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A:
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Inner cycle:
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* Urgent response
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* Measured response
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* Investigate & evaluate
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Q:
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* Check in (Sign-In)
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How many "red flags" are needed to suggest an urgent response?
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A:
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* Briefing
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one
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Q:
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* Assignment
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Who perform the search urgency analysis?
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A:
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* Debriefing
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A search manager working with the tasking agency.
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* Check out (Sign-Out)
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[[Image:Doc-062-registration-sign-in.pdf|right|400px]]
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* ''[[PCSAR DOC-62 Registration/Sign-In]]''
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 +
{{lesson slide||}}
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Check-in
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* May be verbal, although PC SAR requires physical sign in.
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* When and where you check in, is when you find out where to go i.e., debriefing etc.
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* Get your check in details during the call out. (don't be afraid to ask)
 +
 +
 +
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{{lesson slide||}}
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Briefing
 +
 +
Why do we need a briefing?
 +
 +
1. Controlled by the mgmt., team.
 +
* The plans chief or assistant or the Manager may give you your briefing.
 +
* Done before shift
 +
* Should get all maps and info.
 +
** Again don't be afraid to ask questions.
 +
 +
[[Image:Members:Doc-086-briefing-handout.pdf|page=1|right|400px]]
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[[Image:Members:Doc-086-briefing-handout.pdf|page=2|right|400px]]
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* ''[[PCSAR DOC-86 Briefing Handout]]''
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[[Image:Doc-061-task-assignment-and-debriefing.pdf|page=1|right|400px]]
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* ''[[PCSAR DOC-61 Task Assignment and Debriefing]]''
 +
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Components of a briefing: SMEAC
 +
* Situation
 +
* Mission
 +
* Execution
 +
* Administration
 +
* Communications
 +
 +
Pincher SAR radio "5-codes"
 +
 +
 +
 +
2. info you should receive, if not ask.
 +
* Status, objectives, strategies, predictions
 +
* Subject info, complete physical description, clothing, etc.,
 +
* physical & mental cond., behavior traits, circumstances.
 +
* Clue considerations, shoe, items carried, and how to handle them if found.
 +
* Trip plans
 +
* Terrain
 +
* Weather (should have found this out during call-out).
 +
* Equipment needed by you, other than SAR Pack.
 +
* Comm., details
 +
* Drop dead time. (return to base)
 +
* Transport, how are you getting to your search area?
 +
* External influences.
 +
* Tactical details- search techniques.
 +
* Mgmt., overview
 +
* Safety inst.
 +
* Team injuries & how to handle them.
 +
 +
{{lesson slide||}}
 +
Assignment
 +
 +
Each individual and each team has certain responsibilities. All of
 +
these need to be decided before you go into the field.
 +
* team leader
 +
* radio
 +
* navigation
 +
* note taker/time keeper
 +
* first aid
 +
* etc.
 +
one person can have more than one responsibility
 +
 +
 +
{{lesson slide||}}
 +
Debriefing
 +
 +
[[Image:Doc-061-task-assignment-and-debriefing.pdf|page=2|right|400px]]
 +
''back side of DOC-61''
 +
 +
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The Planning Section Chief is in charge of seeing the debriefing is
 +
done correctly.
 +
 +
The team leader may debrief his team first then be debriefed
 +
 +
The debriefing should be done in writing & with verbal.
 +
 +
The Team is responsible for:
 +
* Explicit descriptions of the areas covered and activities.
 +
* Estimate of POD is required. ( must know how to calculate)
 +
* Difficulties with the search.
 +
* Hazards
 +
* Suggestions.
 +
* Feel free to use any method of relaying the proper info.
 +
* The info you provide is very important to setting up the next search area's, POA, POD, and POS.
 +
 +
 +
{{lesson slide||}}
 +
Check Out
 +
* PC SAR requires physical check-out on paper with time.
 +
 +
{{lesson slide||}}
 +
Suspension
 +
 +
* decision process
 +
 +
* ''[[PCSAR DOC-74 Search Incident Demobilization / Post Mission Plan]]''
 +
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* demobilization
 +
 +
* sign-out
 +
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* safe travel
 +
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* return to service
 +
 +
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Individuals:
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* Are you ready to go into the field again, and if not how long?
 +
 +
 +
{{lesson slide||}}
 +
Critique
 +
 +
* doesn't mean criticism
 +
* want to learn as much as possible
 +
* excellent learning opportunity even for those that didn't attend
 +
[[Image:Doc-29-incident-review.pdf|right|400px]]
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* ''[[PCSAR DOC-29 Incident Review]]''
 +
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* PC SAR has a critique after nearly every search.
 +
 +
{{lesson slide||}}
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Questions.
 +
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''Collect question bank cards.''
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{{lesson slides end}}
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* 20:30 video bad
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* drop LAST/SAME from "Roles" chapter
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* see {{nbw|2016|10|26}}
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== Aids ==
 +
{{prompt|What materials are needed or useful in presenting this lesson.}}
 +
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* projection screen
 +
* video project
 +
* video player
 +
* video - Search Management
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* Hand-Outs (copy for each student)
 +
** [[PCSAR DOC-80 Incident Notification Process]]
 +
** [[PCSAR DOC-67 Emergency Call Out Procedure]]
 +
** [[PCSAR DOC-1 Search Urgency]]
 +
** [[PCSAR DOC-62 Registration/Sign-In]]
 +
** [[PCSAR DOC-86 Briefing Handout]]
 +
** [[PCSAR DOC-61 Task Assignment and Debriefing]]
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** [[PCSAR DOC-74 Search Incident Demobilization / Post Mission Plan]]
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** [[PCSAR DOC-29 Incident Review]]
 +
* overhead projector
 +
* slides for this section
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** {{link|Image:Members:SAR-Fundamentals-Incident-Anatomy-Part-1-slides.pdf}}
 +
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* Video - Search Management, Part 1 - "Initial Response" - 28 min
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* Slides
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** Basic SAR 579
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** Basic SAR 60
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** optional:
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*** Basic SAR 581
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*** Basic SAR 583
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*** Basic SAR 584
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*** Basic SAR 589
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*** Basic SAR 595
 +
*** Basic SAR 598
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*** Basic SAR 596
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*** Basic SAR 599
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*** Basic SAR 604
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*** Basic SAR 608
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*** Basic SAR 597
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*** Basic SAR 610
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*** Basic SAR 605
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* FOG SAR [[:Image:Members:FOG-SAR-slides-010-chapter-1.odp|slides 010+ Chapter 1 (odp)]] [[:Image:Members:FOG-SAR-slides-010-chapter-1.pdf|(pdf)]] - SAR Overview
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* {{link|Members:SAR Fundamentals/Restricted/Ralph Eckman 2013-01}}
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* {{link|Image:Members:2013-02-27 19 33 11u-scan.pdf}}
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* {{link|Image:Members:2013-02-27 19 34 41u-scan.pdf}}
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== Question bank ==
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{{prompt|List of questions suitable for an review/exam of this section.}}
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See {{subpage|Question bank}}
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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== Feedback ==
== Feedback ==
{{prompt|When has this lesson been presented. What was the feedback.}}
{{prompt|When has this lesson been presented. What was the feedback.}}
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2004-09-07 Wuth presentation at PCSAR regular meeting
== License ==
== License ==
{{prompt|What can others do with this lesson?}}
{{prompt|What can others do with this lesson?}}
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Copyright © 2012, Brett Wuth.
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Copyright © 2004-2012, Brett Wuth.
This work is licensed under a
This work is licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.5 Canada License.
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.5 Canada License.
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
{{prompt|Any additional notes, etc.}}
{{prompt|Any additional notes, etc.}}
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some of this material is from Jake Waiboer
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== To do ==
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Create a slide for ~info you should receive, if not ask.~

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Brett Wuth, Jake Waiboer

[edit] Scope

What is included in this lesson, what's not and why.

SAR Fundamentals Manual:

  • Search and Rescue Fundamentals
    • Ch.1 "SAR, What is It and How Do You Fit In?"
    • Ch.20 "Anatomy of a SAR Incident"
    • Appendix A "Urgency Determination Form"
    • Appendix D "Briefing and Debriefing Checklist"
  • SAR Skills Handbook
    • Ch 2 "SAR Overview" (page A-5)

[edit] Objectives

At the conclusion of this lesson the participants:

  1. will understand the overall flow of an incident

[edit] Time Plan

Total Time: 70 minutes

2003-10-18 10:22 - 11:35 : 1.3h
2010-03: 2010-03 64min


Time Material


00:00

3 min

Introduce topic title

Introduce Instructor

Material Covered:

Chapter 20: Anatomy of an Incident p.279

Present Objectives


00:03



  • Play video
  • Is that wat you think a search would be like?
  • Actors are real SAR people doing their normal roles.
  • Math
  • What do you think happened?
  • What roles did you see SAR volunteers doing
  • people
    • Grandfather: Jim Cradock
    • Grandson: Mike Hogan
    • Agency Executive: Barry
    • Incident Command: Dave



What were the 4 phases of a search?

(discussed in introductory section)


  • L - Locate
  • A - Access
  • S - Stabalize
  • T - Transport

or

  • S - Search
  • A - Access
  • M - Medical
  • E - Evacuate

discuss how those phases were (or weren't) seen in the video



Being ready for a search

Before the searchers can arrive what needs to happen?

lead group in discussion that draws out these components of search:

Strategy - determine what needs to be done

preceeded by

Notification - group being alerted to situation

preceeded by

Preplan - planning for a possible incident, preparing people and equipment



What happens after the search?

lead group in discussion that draws out these components of search:

Suspension - decision to end the search, demobilization


So what if you found you didn't have the right equipment? Weren't prepared?

Fix it (feed back loop)

How would you know all the things needing fixing?

Critique - gathering lessons learned



The SAR event cycle

  • SAR Fund Slide - Basic SAR 6

draw or show the complete cycle, discuss



2 min

Preplan (Planning/Preparation)

  • Most of the work of a SAR organization
  • Identifying needs
  • Training (like this course), practicing
  • Fund raising for equipment



Notification

  • Initial contact is very important, the impression you leave with the reporting person.
  • The attitude of the report taker
  • Name and call back number/location of the reporting party.
  • Don't let the reporting party leave.

Notification of the group

  • PCSAR DOC-80 Incident Notification Process
  • trace message from public to PCSAR manager
  • Tasking agency notified first
  • Use of 24 hour professional answering service: STARS
  • Redundant communications lines
  • Informal communications: ~50% of calls - small town

Notification of individual searchers

  • PCSAR DOC-67 Emergency Call Out Procedure
  • use of call-out personnel
    • personal phone call in the middle of the night
    • adopting automated telephone system
  • list of basic information searchers should get

Rare occassions not tasked

  • give 1 example



Strategy

    • PCSAR DOC-1 Search Urgency
  • Priority of the mission
  • Investigation procedures
  • Plan Tactics/Operations
    • Tactics



Tactics / Operations

  • SAR Fund slide: Basic SAR 580

Inner cycle:

  • Check in (Sign-In)
  • Briefing
  • Assignment
  • Debriefing
  • Check out (Sign-Out)



Check-in

  • May be verbal, although PC SAR requires physical sign in.
  • When and where you check in, is when you find out where to go i.e., debriefing etc.
  • Get your check in details during the call out. (don't be afraid to ask)




Briefing

Why do we need a briefing?

1. Controlled by the mgmt., team.

  • The plans chief or assistant or the Manager may give you your briefing.
  • Done before shift
  • Should get all maps and info.
    • Again don't be afraid to ask questions.

Components of a briefing: SMEAC

  • Situation
  • Mission
  • Execution
  • Administration
  • Communications

Pincher SAR radio "5-codes"


2. info you should receive, if not ask.

  • Status, objectives, strategies, predictions
  • Subject info, complete physical description, clothing, etc.,
  • physical & mental cond., behavior traits, circumstances.
  • Clue considerations, shoe, items carried, and how to handle them if found.
  • Trip plans
  • Terrain
  • Weather (should have found this out during call-out).
  • Equipment needed by you, other than SAR Pack.
  • Comm., details
  • Drop dead time. (return to base)
  • Transport, how are you getting to your search area?
  • External influences.
  • Tactical details- search techniques.
  • Mgmt., overview
  • Safety inst.
  • Team injuries & how to handle them.



Assignment

Each individual and each team has certain responsibilities. All of these need to be decided before you go into the field.

  • team leader
  • radio
  • navigation
  • note taker/time keeper
  • first aid
  • etc.

one person can have more than one responsibility



Debriefing

back side of DOC-61


The Planning Section Chief is in charge of seeing the debriefing is done correctly.

The team leader may debrief his team first then be debriefed

The debriefing should be done in writing & with verbal.

The Team is responsible for:

  • Explicit descriptions of the areas covered and activities.
  • Estimate of POD is required. ( must know how to calculate)
  • Difficulties with the search.
  • Hazards
  • Suggestions.
  • Feel free to use any method of relaying the proper info.
  • The info you provide is very important to setting up the next search area's, POA, POD, and POS.



Check Out

  • PC SAR requires physical check-out on paper with time.



Suspension

  • decision process
  • demobilization
  • sign-out
  • safe travel
  • return to service


Individuals:

  • Are you ready to go into the field again, and if not how long?



Critique

  • doesn't mean criticism
  • want to learn as much as possible
  • excellent learning opportunity even for those that didn't attend
  • PC SAR has a critique after nearly every search.



Questions.

Collect question bank cards.


[edit] Aids

What materials are needed or useful in presenting this lesson.


  • Video - Search Management, Part 1 - "Initial Response" - 28 min
  • Slides
    • Basic SAR 579
    • Basic SAR 60
    • optional:
      • Basic SAR 581
      • Basic SAR 583
      • Basic SAR 584
      • Basic SAR 589
      • Basic SAR 595
      • Basic SAR 598
      • Basic SAR 596
      • Basic SAR 599
      • Basic SAR 604
      • Basic SAR 608
      • Basic SAR 597
      • Basic SAR 610
      • Basic SAR 605

[edit] Question bank

List of questions suitable for an review/exam of this section.

See Question bank

[edit] Frequently Asked Questions

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[edit] Feedback

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2004-09-07 Wuth presentation at PCSAR regular meeting

[edit] License

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Copyright © 2004-2012, Brett Wuth. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.5 Canada License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, California 94305, USA.

[edit] Reference Material

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[edit] Notes

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some of this material is from Jake Waiboer

[edit] To do

Create a slide for ~info you should receive, if not ask.~

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