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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Wilderness Search and Rescue #OKfire


 
 
This 2 day course is designed to provide students with some basic tools and skills to assist with a lost persons incident. Participants will learn to recognize the need for wilderness search and rescue, properly assess the situation, identify resources needed, and recognize the general hazards with wilderness search and rescue incidents.  Proper equipment selection and basic land navigation will conclude this course. 
 
Course Content Includes:
Lost Person Behavior
Resources
Survival and Safety
Clothing for SAR Responders
Search and Rescue Ready Pack
Navigation
Search Tactics
           
Target Audience:
          Fire and Rescue Personnel
            EMS Personnel
            Law Enforcement
            Emergency Management
 
Course Hours: 16 hours
         
CEUs: EMS – 12 hours
CLEET – 16 hours
 
Principal Developers:    Randy Janoe
Fire Chief
Antlers Fire Department
         
Nick Conner
Park Manager
Osage Hills State Park
 
 
For additional information or to schedule a class,
call Jason Louthan, Rescue Programs Coordinator
1-800-304-5727
 

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