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Lost Person Behavior
Date: Feb 19-20, 2024Price: $199Location: Tucson Expo CenterCompany/Instructor: Robert J. Koester PhD / dbS ProductionsDescription: The Lost Person Behavior course has been taught to SARprofessionals around the world. Participants will attend the full Lost PersoBehavior program, learnhow to deliver the Endangered and Vulnerable Adults & Children course, walk away with practicalknowledge practice by extensive map problems and case studies, a license to instruct the course, and awealth of support materials to fully deliver the course. This is the skill set that allows the participant tolook in the right place. New material from Second Edition of Lost Person Behavior book will be integratedinto class.
Lost Person Behavior, Train-the-Trainer
Date: Feb 19-21, 2024Price: $475Location: Tucson Expo CenterCompany/Instructor: Robert J. Koester PhD / dbS ProductionsDescription: The Lost Person Behavior course has been taught to SARprofessionals around the world. Participants will attend the full Lost PersoBehavior program, learnhow to deliver the Endangered and Vulnerable Adults & Children course, walk away with practicalknowledge practice by extensive map problems and case studies, a license to instruct the course, and awealth of support materials to fully deliver the course. This is the skill set that allows the participant tolook in the right place. New material from Second Edition of Lost Person Behavior book will be integratedinto class.
SAR Academy: How To
Date: Feb 22-23, 2024Price: $275Location: Tucson Expo CenterCompany/Instructor: ERI - Skip and Bob StoffelDescription: How to organize and conduct effective training exercises in Searcher effectiveness for new SAR team members. Topics covered include Lost Person Behavior, Average Range of Detection, Searching the Cube, Map and Compass, Working with Aircraft, and Basic Survival Skills.
Search, Rescue, and Soar: FAA Part 107 Certification Exam Preparation
Date: Feb 19-23, 2024Price: FreeLocation: Various Locations - Details will be emailedCompany/Instructor: DraganflyDescription: “Search, Rescue, and Soar: FAA Part 107 Certification Exam Preparation" is a 5-day course from Feb 19-23, 2024, at the Search and Rescue Conference. The training covers UAV aerodynamics, FAA regulations, airspace operations, weather considerations, and prepares students for the Part 107 certification exam. Participants will receive in-person classroom instruction preparing them for the FAA Part 107 drone pilot exam and SAR drone operations. We recommend participants bring a laptop or tablet to take notes during the course. Successful attendees will earn a certificate of completion from Draganfly and be prepared for the FAA Part 107 examination. The course is at no cost to participants. Students are able to take the FAA Part 107 Exam on Friday, Feb 23 if desired.
Normalcy Bias in SAR Decision Making
Date: Feb 23, 2024Price: FreeLocation: Expo CenterCompany/Instructor: USCGDescription: This presentation explores the impacts of the cognitive bias known as normalcy bias on decision making in search and rescue (SAR) coordination. It will examine U.S. Coast Guard response operations, both from personal experience and other publications, to reveal this little-known threat to life-saving operations. Once revealed, several strategies are suggested to mitigate this threat and prevent SAR mission failure. Due to the sensitive nature of the material discussed, all of which involve the loss of life, much of the incident information is generalized.
U.S. Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT) Program
Date: Feb 23, 2024Price: FreeLocation: Expo CenterCompany/Instructor: USCGDescription: This seminar will provide attendees with an overview of the U.S. SARSAT Program. Included in the overview will be a discussion on how 406 MHz distress beacons (PLBs, ELTs, and EPIRBs) save lives, best practices for using distress beacons, and a peak into the future of SARSAT.
First Responder/Firefighter Rescue / This is not RIT
Date: Feb 22, 2024Price: $125Location: Location pendingCompany/Instructor: FAST Rescue SolutionsDescription: This class will expose you to very efficient dirty drags and carries all the way though Hasty Rescue Device (HRDs) like the FAST Board. Our goal is to give you a structured outline of what to do when you are the first on scene to a downed FF. Evaluation, Report, Moving, and how to transition to EMS while doing FF CPR. This is a physically strenuous class. Please be ready to work hard and learn. Water will be included. Please bring snacks and/or lunch.
SARTopo for Search Management
Date: Feb 23, 2024Price: FreeLocation: Location being finalizedCompany/Instructor: NASAR, Bryan EnbergDescription: (8 Hours) SARTopo is a powerful mapping platform that places cutting-edge digital mapping tools at the fingertips of SAR Incident Support Teams. This course provides a comprehensive look at all the capabilities of SARopo. Whether you are new to SARTopo and trying to figure out where to start or an experienced user looking for a specific answer, this is the right course for you!
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