SAR Skills Evaluation Weekend

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

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.

When and Where:

Date:  Saturday – Sunday 16 – 17 May 2009
Time:  Saturday 07:30 – Sunday 15:00
Place:  Mount Diablo State Park
                Meet at South Gate Entrance
                We are camping at BBQ Terrace
                Use South Gate Road, Danville, CA for Google Map purposes: Google Map of BBQ Terrace
Park Web Site:  http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=517