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WORKSHOP: LEADERSHIP IN LAND SEARCH AND RESCUE
Developed by Rick LaValla, Tony Jones Chris Long.
(1 day)
In search and rescue (SAR) leadership is an essential component for very many reasons not the least of which is safety. Volunteers expect and deserve good leadership. Without leadership any organizational structure will not attain its full potential and, indeed, may fail. The team will not be able to provide a quality of service and casualties will not get the attention to be expected in the developing social climate. It would seem, at times, that discussions on the importance of leadership in SAR have been relegated to a minor position in overall schemes of training. Occasionally, views have been expressed that effective leadership is anti-democratic implying that democracy is the ultimate goal. As with many other subjects, the literature on leadership is increasing dramatically.
The SAR environment, often, is hostile and can not be considered to be a stable factor in preplanning. In addition, a volunteer team’s response both in terms of numbers and expertise is not predictably stable and, therefore, compounds the difficulties of preplanning. Williams (1970) stated that “The role of volunteer rescue leader is most demanding, requiring great skills, including knowledge of rescue procedures and jurisdictions of responsible agencies. But most important is knowledge of psychology, the ability to deal with volunteers, and a great sense of tact and diplomacy.”
What precisely is leadership has been and is the subject of considerable debate with uncertainty disguised as certainty and opinion stated as fact. To a very large extent leadership is conceptual. To term it a soft skill is to underrate its significance. Most team members have strong opinions as to what is and what is not good leadership. It must be stressed that without effective leadership command and management systems will fail.
The focus of this workshop is to describe what leadership is, how it impacts on operations, how it may be applied and how it may be developed within SAR organizations.
Workshop discussion topics include: Definition of Leadership; Authority (Derivation, Levels of Authority, Discipline, and Levels of Leadership); Styles of Leadership; Attributes of Leadership (Integrity, Responsibility, Sacrifice, Flexibility, Knowledge, Skills, Judgment, Concern, Ego, Loyalty, Respect, Endurance, Experience); Constraints; Selection (Appointment) of Leaders; Training and Education; Leadership Tactical Decision Games.
For more information contact Rick@SearchAndRescueTraining.com
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Initial Response Notebook
Developed by Hugh Dougher for police, deputies, firefighters, rangers, searchers and others who respond to reports of missing persons.
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Upcoming Courses
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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 Systems (SMS)
Sponsor: Del Norte County Sheriffs Office SAR Team
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September 24-26, 2010
- Bend, OR
Search Management Systems (SMS)
SMS Practicum
Sponsor: Deschutes Sheriff's Office
Contact: Al Hornish
CLASS FULL November 5-7, 2010
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
Search Management Systems (SMS)
Sponsor: New Mexico State Police
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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 Systems (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
Rick@SearchAndRescueTraining.com
