Montgomery County Search and Rescue Team Training

SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING

Our success depends on the skills possessed by our members and that is directly related to the quality of training provided to our team. We constantly strive to keep abreast of new and innovative training techniques to keep our members prepared for any emergency which they many encounter through out our service area and the United States. The classes offered start from the basics for novice team members and progress through all phases of search, recovery and rescue in any type of environment. These classes are offered for a fee and will be scheduled through out the year. Please see our Training Calendar for dates, times and locations of training.

There is a benefit for MOCSAR team members, please call or come by one of our meetings to find out more.

Upcoming Training ~ Members Only

Swift Water Rescue ~ New Braunfels March 28 - 30

Dog Team Training ~ April 19th

Mock Call Out - Sam Houston National Forest - April 26th

CPR/AED Training ~ Magnolia Jr High ~ May 10th

SARTECH III ~ Recommended for all new members - June (date to be announced)

If you are interested in registering for any of these training events please email your address and contact information to info@mocsar.org.  Someone will contact you.

Introduction to Search and Rescue (ISAR) - a course for all emergency service workers and Prep for SAR TECH III Exam

The ISAR course is designed to provide knowledge concerning the general responsibilities, skills, abilities, and the equipment needed by persons who would be participating in a search or rescue mission. The course is based around rural and wilderness environments but the material is recommended as a base of knowledge for all SAR environments. The Introduction to Search and Rescue course is the first course in a stepping stone approach to higher level courses of training for emergency personnel. It provides a common starting point in training for the new person to SAR and in many cases, an excellent refresher course for the more experience SAR worker. This common starting point provides continuity during SAR operations and future training of all team members. The recommended number of hours for the course is (16) sixteen. The course is also designed to prepare the student for certification, according to the knowledge objectives defined in the NASAR Standards for SAR TECH III. **link to calendar for dates and times**

Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR) - basic course for search and rescue field personnel Prep for SAR TECH II Exam

The FUNSAR is the second level of NASAR courses. It provides knowledge concerning the general responsibilities, skills, abilities, and the equipment needed by persons who are assigned to field operations during a SAR mission.

The FUNSAR course also provides the student with practical exercises in addition to a practice search mission where the students are required to have the proper equipment and stay out in the field during daylight and nighttime operations. The course content includes topics in three major areas: survival and support, search, and rescue. This course is based around the rural and wilderness environments but the material is recommended as a basis for all SAR environments.

FUNSAR provides a common point in training for the new person to SAR and allows them to accumulate the required clothing and equipment needed for SAR operations in their community. The course also provides practical experience during simulated SAR operations and in many cases is an excellent refresher course for the more experienced SAR worker. This common starting point provides continuity during SAR operations and future training of all team members.

The recommended number of hours for the course is (47) forty-seven. The course is usually conducted over two weekends starting on Friday night but can be taught (5) five days straight.

FUNSAR is the NASAR course designed to prepare the student to challenge the SARTECH II Certification, according to the knowledge objectives defined in the NASAR Standards for SARTECH II. **link to calendar for dates and times**

Advanced Search and Rescue (ADSAR) - for experienced personnel and crew or team leaders also Prep for SAR TECH I Exam

ADSAR is a NASAR course designed to educate the experienced field searcher in preparation for working as a crew leader on a search. This course expands on the knowledge and skills taught in the FUNSAR course. Beginning with expanded management concepts, crew tactics, crew and SAR dog tactics, crew safety skills and continuing through stress management, the course focuses on the added responsibility of a crew leader and how this relates to the crewmembers, search managers, and the outcome of the search.

The text and course materials were developed by a committee of experienced SAR personnel from all regions of the nation. The course contains valuable information that can be used in many aspects of search response and contains information not found in other search courses.

Two highlights of the course are very exciting. The first is a concept of using critical spacing in conjunction with other search techniques that may result in a POD of up to 80%. This greatly improves the efficiency of a search crew! Also covered are the knowledge and understanding the crew leader needs to work effectively as a Task Force with a SAR dog crew. This is valuable information to enhance the skills of any search crew leader or searcher.

This course is designed to be taught in 19 hours and may be taught in a single weekend. Practical exercises can be added and may increase the time to 24 hours.

The ADSAR course also prepares the SARTECH II certified searcher to successfully pass the SARTECH I certification level. **link to calendar for dates and times**