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Search Management Systems is an integrated, practitioner-based program of field-proven techniques and tools.
This 24 hour seminar (with optional 8 hour field lab) is based on the philosophy that all searches have a common beginning. This initial response phase might last several hours to several days. Characteristics of this phase include an emphasis on hasty searching and investigation, relatively small number of resources and agencies, a limited overhead staff, and a loosely defined search area. But regardless of how large or complex a search ends up being, the actions that should be taken in the beginning are identical, and crucial to success. Effective initial actions maximize subject survivability and detection, minimize the number of incidents that grow into costly large searches, and establish a firm foundation for those incidents that unavoidably become expanded response. Search Management Systems thoroughly explains appropriate actions to take in this initial response phase; and it also describes the role and function of the incident commander, regardless of incident complexity.
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS TRAINING?
This seminar is designed for experienced rangers, deputies, SAR team members, land management law enforcement officers, rural fire and emergency services personnel, and other paid and volunteer personnel responsible for initiating or implementing search actions for missing persons. In short, it’s appropriate for anyone who has had experience and is concerned with what to do when faced with a missing person report.
- New additions to the Search Management System (SMS) training course that will be available on all 2009 training courses.
- 1. New " SMS Initial Response Notebook "
- 2. "Lost Person Behavior" 396 page Book analyzing what missing subjects do when they get lost. Includes over 50,000 incident reports from 40 sources worldwide.
NEW!
Initial Response Notebook
Developed by Hugh Dougher for the on-scene Incident Commander and/or Plans Chief.
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Upcoming Courses
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May 1-3, 2009
- Wyoming
Search and Rescue Incident Command System
Contact: Jay A. Parro, Captain - Uinta County Search & Rescue
Phone: (307) 789-0596
Cell: (307) 679-0158
Email May 13-15, 2009
- Lewis County, Washington
Dragon's Sphere Park
Search Management System course (SMS)
(Currently classes are open to attendees in Washington state only)
Contact: Chris Long - Washington SAR Coordinator
Email May 19-21, 2009
- Salt Lake City, Utah
Urban SAR Management course
Enrollment is limited
Contact: Gary Keller - South Salt Lake Police Department
Phone: (801) 412-3635
Email July 17 – 19, 2009
Phoenix, Arizona
Search Management System (SMS) course
Contact: Maricopa County SAR
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November 6-8, 2009
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
Search Management System course (SMS)
(Open only to NM SAR Incident Commanders recruits)
Contact: James Newberry - NM SAR Resource Officer
Phone: 505 827-9228
Email - More Courses
Would you like to host a course?
For more information on selecting or hosting a course please contact Rick@SearchAndRescueTraining.com. He can help you with what courses might be applicable to your agency or organization, approximate cost etc.
Outside Area CoursesWe have had a number of inquires about attending courses outside their own area. If you are tentative about hosting a course because of not thinking you could fill one, please contact Rick@SearchAndRescueTraining.com and he will send out email to a number of folks that are looking for courses to attend. We have had inquires from most states and even Africa wanting to attend courses. By attracting outside participation course cost can also be reduced.
News
- Plan for this spring and summer early. Get the dates you want, that will best meet YOUR schedule. Rick at SearchandRescueTraining.com is available to work with you on dates, course cost etc.
- For planning purposes, typical cost for the "Search Management System (SMS)" workshop (just updated in April of 2008) is approximately $125.00 per student plus a $40.00 per student 300 page workbook. The cost includes all instructor travel, fees etc. Your training will also be advertised on the web site if you wish to open the course to personnel outside of your area. Please contact Rick for a firm quote.
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“Really enjoyed the class. I've been telling the SAR coordinator that MSO was a good class but something was missing. This seminar fills that gap nicely.”
“The planning process works! Once we get people trained under this new system things will run much smoother.”
” Just a note to say I enjoyed the class. The course was outstanding and it brought out the true sense of the "real" searches.”
For More Information Contact
Goodman & Associates
9519 Admiral Dewey Ave. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111
505 238-8669
