SARResponder™
SEARCH & RESCUE RESPONDER COURSE (SARResponder™)
SARResponder™ is a 40 hour (in the classroom) course designed to prepare responders to function on SAR Incidents, as Field Responder Members of a Rural or Wilderness SAR Team, with an awareness level of the urban environment. In the traditional classroom setting the course can be taught as a two-weekend class (including both Friday afternoons & evenings) or as a five-day class during the week. Generally, volunteers prefer the weekend schedule; while (agency) paid members usually prefer the work week schedule. In addition to classroom time, the course includes a thirty hour “minimal comfort” overnight SAR exercise as a mandatory component of SARResponder™. Successful completion of the class final exam satisfies the written portion of the AERIE SARResponder™ 2 Certification (which can be taken online after class). The student will still need to successfully complete the practical testing portions of the examination process to achieve the AERIE SARResponder™ 2 Certification.
PRE-REQUISITES (Documentation must be brought to class)
FEMA Courses: IS-100.b (may be taken online)
Medical Courses: Adult & Child CPR, Basic First Aid
SAR Education: SARResponder™ 3 or equivalent (submit documentation prior to class for approval)
Physical Fitness: Good Health, including ability to meet physical demands of the SARResponder™ Course. (Cooper Physical Fitness Test, Age Adjusted, 60th Percentile Recommended)
ICS Experience: None
SAR Experience: None
Gear/Equipment: SARResponder 2 Recommended Field Pack/Gear, GPS that student is familiar with.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
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Understand and Perform Field Operation(s) Documentation
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Understand and Perform Basic GPS Functions