SAR Fundamentals/Prep

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* 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
 +
* 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 - Ron
 +
* organize mock search - Eric
 +
* find co-instructors/volunteers - Brett
 +
** Ron Hann - 1st weekend
 +
** Janet Jones
 +
** Roy Davidson - at least "legal", "evidence"
 +
** Richard Kennedy - "let me know"
 +
** Spencer Manweiler - search types, much
 +
** Diane Rossetti - mock, perhaps day 5
 +
** Yvonne & Ali
 +
** Fraser Smith
 +
 +
** get maps from SARCAR
 +
** check/get index cards
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** 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
 +
 +
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* organize folder, overhead slides for each section
 +
* etc.
* etc.
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 +
* update this generic list from the course's list

Revision as of 14:31, 25 March 2011

Work to do in preparation for course

  • facilitator
    • book room
    • pick up room key
    • bring refreshments
    • arrange lunches
    • pick up lunches
  • plan mock search
  • order text books
  • 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)
  • plan for if SAR is called 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 - Ron
  • organize mock search - Eric
  • find co-instructors/volunteers - Brett
    • Ron Hann - 1st weekend
    • Janet Jones
    • Roy Davidson - at least "legal", "evidence"
    • Richard Kennedy - "let me know"
    • Spencer Manweiler - search types, much
    • Diane Rossetti - mock, perhaps day 5
    • Yvonne & Ali
    • Fraser Smith
    • 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
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