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SEARCH MANAGEMENT FOR THE INITIAL RESPONSE INCIDENT COMMANDER
Developed by Hugh Dougher, Rick Goodman, Rick LaValla, Chris Long, Dave Perkins, Pete Roberts, and Richard Smith.
( A 2 OR 3 DAY COURSE)
This is a SOP and checklist driven basic search management course.
Course rationale: Most SAR missions are received by personnel who have little or no background/knowledge of SAR, yet because they are the responsible agency, they must begin actions. We have developed a "best practices" SOP (6 steps) and field guide that leads the course participant through the "must do" tasks for the first operational period (0 to 24 hours). A series of "dick and jane" worksheets assist the process.
This course is based on the philosophy that all searches, whether short or long term, have a common beginning, called the "initial response phase." Regardless of how large or complex a search ends up being, the management of the initial response phase is identical; and crucial to its success.
This "initial attack" course introduces concepts, but uses no numbers or math calculations. Surveys conducted in the US, UK and Canada show that most missions are resolved within 24 hours (70 to 80% of the time). This course focuses on the first operational period.
This course and text focuses on the management of the initial response, and is designed to provide a clear, systematic, practical approach. The course materials do not dwell on theory or discussion of different and sometimes conflicting concepts. The materials are designed for the search practitioner (the deputy sheriff, park ranger, police officer, fire department officer, search team leader) whose primary concern is what to do when acting on a report of a lost person. This course also recognizes that it is impossible to predict when a search will grow into a major incident, and therefore includes actions to take so as to establish a firm foundation and a smooth transition should an expanded response become necessary. All procedures and techniques in these courses are field proven and current.
NOTE: A 2-day advanced course focuses on the "second operational period and beyond." The advanced course focuses on the incident action planning process that usually begins as the mission continues and more experienced/knowledgeable personnel arrive to run the show. This course educates participants on all the latest in search theory and tactics. The basic course is SOP driven, and the advance course is process driven.
Course Purpose:
•To give the participants enough training and experience (through table tops) to conduct a search mission immediately using a “best practices” standard operating procedure (SOP) 6 step process.
•Provide an orientation on both Search and Rescue management concepts, with emphasis on the basic concepts that will assist the participant in the planning of the “initial response” operational period.
•Orientation to the Incident Command System (ICS) and “initial response” procedures.
•Development of an “initial response” SOPS
Objectives, upon completion, a participant should be able to:
•Manage a search (first operational period).
•List the “crucials” of search management.
•Explain the value of a SAR Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA).
•List components of an effective SAR program.
•Apply incident management principles (use of ICS).
•Apply the 6-step incident response process.
•Identify, apply, and discuss search management principles (essential fundamentals).
•Initiate an effective and appropriate response to a missing person report.
•Apply initial response resources in a SAR map exercise.
•Anticipate and manage changes in incident complexity (or be able to set stage for multiple operational periods).
•Manage crucial search management information.
Course Content:
•Search Management Philosophy, Crucials, Concepts.
•Components Of An Effective SAR Program (Local SAR Capability Assessment for Readiness): SAR program development and management.
•Incident Command System (ICS).
•SAR Mission Overview (Anatomy of a Search).
•First Notice.
•Initial Response (SOP Driven).
•Search Area Identification (Probability of Area). Where to Search: Discussion of the Process and Basic Principles to Establish the Search Area.
•Search Tactics (Probability of Detection). How to Search: Discussion of Search Methods and Probability of Detection.
•Extended Operations Overview: How To Set The Stage.
•Rescue / Recovery Operations.
•Stakeholders And Critical Allies (External Influences).
•Mission Termination.
•Post Mission.
For more information contact Rick@SearchAndRescueTraining.com
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NEW TRAINING COURSES ARE NOW BEING FINALIZED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CO, WA (2), NM, and WY.
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- You can plan now for this fall or next spring training. 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
