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Starting a Search Team. Developed as part of the National Emergency Services Curriculum Project. Logical Steps to Starting a Search Team. Determine the local interest Train regularly as a team Develop an alert roster Accumulate basic equipment Wear your Uniform Assign Jobs
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Starting a Search Team Developed as part of the National Emergency Services Curriculum Project
Logical Steps to Starting a Search Team • Determine the local interest • Train regularly as a team • Develop an alert roster • Accumulate basic equipment • Wear your Uniform • Assign Jobs • Run training exercises • Get to know your SAR community • Advertise
Determine local interest • Find out who is truly interested • Assess those who are interested carefully • Physically capable • Past performance indicators • Don’t burn your bridges
Train Regularly as a Team • Establish core training for all personnel • Are you serious? • Legal defense • Plan for advanced training that meets certification requirements • CAP requirements • Local requirements
Develop an Alert Roster • Collect Contact information • Distribute to team members • Update the roster regularly • Practice callouts monthly
Accumulate Basic Equipment • Centrally located team equipment • Equipment for new members • Limited resources can’t just be given away • Don’t be afraid to use it when necessary • Purchase equipment based on true needs for the team to meet the mission
Wear your Uniform • Communicates serious nature of team • Provides for recognition by other agencies • Required for FTCA/FECA coverage • Required by CAP Regulations
Assign Jobs • Are key functions filled? • Train personnel for multiple specialties • Train at least two members to be able to set up an ICP until specialized searchers arrive
Run Training Exercises • Train for the full mission, not just targeted segments • Make sure the responsible agencies know that you are training • Don’t train alone • Other CAP units • Outside agencies
Get to know Your SAR Community • Statewide SAR Organizations • Ask for help • Join local SAR councils and attend their meetings • Establish MOUs and Joint Operating Plans
Advertise • Let the community know your available • Update the local responsible agencies • Don’t oversell your team • Make sure your operations are coordinated with your superiors • They are ultimately responsible at the local level • They won’t use you unless they know you