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NEW – SEARCH COURSE FOR 2010 – “SMS PRACTICUM”
Search and Rescue Training announces a new follow-on course to the popular Search Management System (SMS) course. SMS PRACTICUM is an eight-hour seminar utilizing case studies to explore and reinforce the Search Management System (SMS) course principles. Designed to refresh and update SMS course graduates (see below for description of the SMS course).
The SMS PRACTICUM incorporate all the concepts taught in SMS, but from an application – not lecture, rather perspective. The course starts with using SCORPA as the initial report. SCORPA and the Field Notebook for the initial response.
Using another student’s Field Notebook (mimicking passing on the Field Notebook to the next IC) to develop the Initial Action Plan (IAP) for the 2nd Operational Period including and the use of the ICS-202. No handouts of clue information will be handed out (the instructor will give all clues verbally and by PPT). The students will have to record all clues in the Unit Log section of their Field Notebook. Later in the course the students will develop a complete large incident IAP including using an ICS-215.
In the final exercise (10 day search) the class will develop Probability Of Area (POA) as well as manage operational periods IAPs. Information to help the attendees develop the IAPs will be given by the instructor. Each team will be given all clues found during the just ending operational period. This will prevent the students from reacting to clues; however, it will be using the clues to develop objectives and assignments for the next period.
Field Notebooks, ICS forms, etc., will be included as well as laminated maps used during the exercises.
Search Management Systems (SMS)
This course 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!
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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March 11-13, 2010
- Pinedale, Wyoming
Search Management System (SMS)
Sponsor: Tip-Top SAR
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August 14-15, 2010
- Kemmerer, Wyoming
Basic SAR Skills
Sponsor: Lincoln Co. SAR
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August 21, 2010
- Evanston, Wyoming
SMS Practicum (New Course)
Sponsor: Unita SAR
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August 20-22, 2010
- Crescent City, CA
Search Management System (SMS)
Sponsor: Del Norte County Sheriffs Office SAR Team
Contact: Barney - More Courses
Would you like to host a course?
We 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.
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Plan for the 2010 spring and summer. Get the dates you want, that will best meet YOUR schedule. Rick at Search and Rescue Training is available to work with you on dates, course cost etc.
For planning purposes, typical cost for the “Search Management System (SMS)” workshop, updated June 2009, is approximately $130.00 per student plus a $40.00 charge for the a 300 page SMS workbook. Cost includes all instructor travel, fees etc. Training will be advertised on this website if your wish course to personnel outside of your area.
Cost for the New “SMS Practicum” 8 hour course is fixed at of $650.00 per class; includes Field Handbook and all handouts plus instructor expenses – transportation, motel, food etc., to and from class location. Training will be advertised on this website if your wish course to personnel outside of your area.
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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
