This presentation describes the basics of Ground Search & Rescue. Covers the responsibilities of the Awareness Level Responder, different types of search patterns, & basic search procedures. Estimated teaching time 3-4 hours. 65 slides in length. Meets NFPA 1670 (2014) requirements and incorporates the National Search & Rescue Plan

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PREVIEW OF
WILDERNESS SEARCH & RESCUE
TECHNICAL AWARENESS

2. OBJECTIVES
At the completion of this training, the student
should be capable of recognizing a wilderness
environment & its potential hazards &
contacting the appropriate authorities to
effect a search and/or rescue

3. AWARENESS LEVEL RESPONDERS
Shall be permitted to assist in support functions
on a Wilderness S & R but shall not be
deployed into the wilderness
Are capable of recognizing a wilderness
environment and its potential hazards and
contacting the appropriate authorities to
effect a search and/or rescue

5. EVIDENCE SEARCH
The objective is to search in a very small area for
inanimate objects
Requires many searchers, often making it
difficult to coordinate & manage
At least half of the team needs to be trained
Any clues not discovered will likely be destroyed

6. HORSES
Primarily a means of
transportation for
equipment
Can search remote or
rough terrains
Horses can damage the terrain & evidence
In right circumstances, horses can be a valuable
asset
Photo by Don Gunn

7. AIRCRAFT
Can search from a greater distance, at a greater
speed over a large area
Both a tactical tool & a mode of transportation

8. INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
Incident commander should be assigned to lead
search & rescue operations
I/C shall assign personnel & teams depending
upon complexity of incident
I/C shall coordinate all operations of the
incident until incident task is completed
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
has a search & rescue section

9. INFORMATION COLLECTION
Evidence on the missing person(s) can be
collected witnesses, family member
Environmental factors, terrain, local can be used
to create an Incident Action Plan
All data should be recorded & Incident Log
should be maintained

10. INITIAL TASKS
First in shall
Establish ICS
Evaluate search urgency
Obtain lost person report
Determine type of response needed
Assess the available resources
Determine prime search area

11. FACTORS IN URGENCY OF SEARCH
Subject profile
Weather profile
Equipment
History of incidents in the site
Subject experience
Terrain & Hazards

12. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
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WILDERNESS SEARCH & RESCUE
AWARENESS