Notes on FEMA classes. What they are. How they can help. From Aug 2006

Going to a callout.  What to expect.

Typical Traits of Lost Persons    From Feb 2007

Gear   Eventually we will post a list of necessary gear and suggested gear. This will get you started.

Training Goals 2007  -  From Feb 2007 This list will be updated as determined by the training committee.

Response To Callout Guide - This is from the SOG's. How BCMSAR responds to a callout

What is Incident Command - and why do I care? From March 2007

Position Descriptions - From the SOG's.

Uniform Policy  -  Use or display of logos, typeheads, insignias, uniforms etc

 

Below are some offsite links that you may find useful.

SAR FLAGGING PROCEDURE (PDF)Standard Operating Procedure covering the use of flagging tape and light sticks for marking routes and clues during SAR operations. Use of a standard procedure assures consistency and efficiency during multi-agency searches. (This is the procedure currently utilized by the Howard County Fire & Rescue Special Operations Team and the Howard Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol) Requires Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader.

BASARC ICS Forms  ICS forms and SAR adapted ICS forms.

Map Datums Clear and concise information on Map Datums - What they are, how they affect us, and how to compensate for them. If you use a GPS unit, visit this site.

NASAR Home PageNational Association for Search and Rescue. Source for training and certification as well as a great Links page.

U.S. Census Gazeteer Find any city's latitude and longitude.

U.S. Orienteering Federation (USOF)Lists orienteering events and clubs throughout the United States. Orienteering events are great land nav training opportunities. This site contains a very good online compass tutorial.

Virginia Search and Rescue CouncilSAR management information, including excellent information on fatigue. Be sure to check out the information on Despondent and Alzheimer's SAR! Also links to other SAR pages.