Online Pre-requisites:
Students must complete these classes prior to attending in-person training.
ICS 100 (FEMA Online Course: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-100.c&lang=en)
Courses hosted by Umatilla SAR with self-assessment quiz: www.umasarfoundation.org/main/volunteering4others.html#coretraining
· Intro to SAR
· Legal Considerations
· Coordinate Systems: UTM Coordinate Systems, USNG Coordinate Systems, & Latitude and Longitude Systems
· SAR Radios and Communications
· Searcher Safety
Helicopter Operations: https://base-medical.thinkific.com/courses/helicopter-operations-for-sar-responders-1
Required Materials:
Trainees will be required to bring personal “24-hour packs” containing shelter building, fire starting, signaling, and basic survival items to the field day on Sunday, March 19 (speak to your training officer or SAR coordinator about what items your agency requires).
Meals:
Trainees will be responsible for providing their own meals.
Questions:
For questions or any issues that arise during the training contact Nick Vora at 541-350-2182 nvora@union-county.org