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 Practical tests during this weekend will cover several topics including: Confirm your attendance !! use this link
- Fire
- Shelter
- Knots (see Knots page)
- Ropes
- Pack Inspection
- Radio
- Type 1 (Hasty)
- Type 2 (Grid)
- Type 3 ("Hands and Knees")
- Map and Compass
- Litter packaging
- Pack Inspection (See the pack equipment list)
- Incident Command System (ICS)
A collection of review material is under the Trainee's Site (use your Cal-ESAR login to access)
Time, Date and LocationDate: April 7-8
Time: Saturday, 8:30 AM - overnight Sunday, 8:30 - 4:00 Location: To be Announced via callout process
Note: 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
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Q: What are the pre-reqs for this training?
A: This training is our final exam for this year's training cycle. The following are mandatory: | 
