SAR Fundamentals/Prep

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* [[SAR Fundamentals/Consumables|buy, order, gather, print consumables]]
* [[SAR Fundamentals/Consumables|buy, order, gather, print consumables]]
* plan mock search
* plan mock search
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* order text books
 
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* order log books
 
* order maps
* order maps
* order improved instructional material
* order improved instructional material
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* order incentives
 
* arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
* arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
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* order/print certificates
 
* develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
* develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
* plan for if SAR is called during course
* plan for if SAR is called during course
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* name place cards (tent cards)
 
* make online ICS 100 course a prerequisite and focus on only how applies to SAR
* 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
* break up navigation sections -- 4 hour long loses student concentration
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* refine map & compass schedule
 
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* arrange overhead projector
* arrange overhead projector
* arrange wireless access at classroom
* arrange wireless access at classroom
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* arrange snacks and/or lunches - Ron
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* organize mock search
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* organize mock search - Eric
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* find co-instructors/volunteers
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* find co-instructors/volunteers - Brett
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** Ron Hann - 1st weekend
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** Janet Jones
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** Roy Davidson - at least "legal", "evidence"
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** Richard Kennedy - "let me know"
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** Spencer Manweiler - search types, much
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** Diane Rossetti - mock, perhaps day 5
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** Yvonne & Ali
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** Fraser Smith
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** get maps from SARCAR
** get maps from SARCAR
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** check/get index cards
 
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** flip chart paper 27" x 36"
 
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** pencils
 
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** map quality erasers
 
* verify multimedia setup
* verify multimedia setup
* arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
* arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
** hanging white sheets
** hanging white sheets
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** handouts for each section
 
* stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry
* stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry
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* assigned reading folder
* assigned reading folder
* arrange access to riding arena for Type 4 search
* arrange access to riding arena for Type 4 search
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* print course schedules for instructors
 
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** consider short presentation on material not normally included
** consider short presentation on material not normally included
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* incoporate being on time as part of the training
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* incorporate being on time as part of the training

Revision as of 14:16, 8 February 2012

Work to do in preparation for course

  • facilitator
    • book room
    • book riding arena for Type 4 search
    • pick up room key
    • bring refreshments
    • arrange lunches
    • pick up lunches
  • buy, order, gather, print consumables
  • plan mock search
  • order maps
  • order improved instructional material
  • arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
  • develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
  • plan for if SAR is called during course
  • 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


  • 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
  • organize mock search
  • find co-instructors/volunteers
    • get maps from SARCAR
  • verify multimedia setup
  • arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
    • hanging white sheets
  • stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry
  • assigned reading folder
  • arrange access to riding arena for Type 4 search


  • 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
  • incorporate being on time as part of the training
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