Purpose: During this weekend, the student and SAR trainee has the opportunity to demonstrate all the skills learned during the course of training.Format: This is a weekend course. Students individually visit skill stations in a "round robin" fashion, and are tested on all their skills. It also has modules where the student works with other trainees to demonstrate their skills in a team environment. (20 hours) Skills emphasized: Self-sufficiency and proficiency with search & rescue skills and techniques. Prerequisites: Introduction to Wilderness Navigation Standard First Aid and CPR SAR Tactics Technical Rescue Systems Advanced Wilderness Navigation Outdoor Skills Time, Date and LocationNote: The Trained Member program consists of the following courses: Outdoor Skills Introduction to Wilderness Navigation Standard First Aid and CPR SAR Tactics Winter Travel & Survival (optional) Technical Rescue Systems Advanced Wilderness Navigation SAR Skills Evaluation Weekend The Training Staff can often substitute similar courses taught by other agencies upon pre-approval. Please refer to our training calendar Training Cal-ESAR.orgTraining Cal-ESAR.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the course start?
A: Saturday morning at 7:30am in Yosemite National Park. This allows everyone a chance to get up to the park Friday night.
Q: When does the course end?
A: This year, Skills Eval is combined with Cal-ESAR's annual Memorial Day PSAR (Preventative Search and Rescue) weekend. Members and trainees will participate in both final training and PSAR assignments from Yosemite National Park. These two tasks end on Monday afternoon.
Q: Do I have to pay to get into Yosemite?
A: We have gate passes for trainees attending this training. Send email to " training@cal-esar.org" to ask for a copy.
Q: What are the pre-reqs for this training?
A: This training is our final exam for the winter training. The following are mandatory: - You should have taken most of the winter's training and reviewed the material.
- You must have a Boy Scouts of America Medical Record form, filled out by your physician. Once completed, please scan it and email to "training@cal-esar.org".
- You must bring your full 72-hour pack
- You must bring your tarps for shelter. Tents are only permissible after you complete the final training.
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