Operational and Support Member required training.

1.      Radio Communications: Usage, programming.

2.      Search Terminology

3.      Understanding of POD, POA and area segmentation.

4.      Knowledge of ICS system

5.      Scent theory

6.      Search Strategy

7.      Man tracking

8.      Map, Compass and GPS

9.      Experienced in night search

10.    Basic survival skills

11.    Crime scene preservation

12.    Advanced first aid or higher for operational members, and basic first aid for support members.

13.    CPR

14.    Basic knots

15.    Avalanche safety, if pursuing avalanche certification.

16.    Swift water safety and awareness.

17.    Snow travel

18.    Helicopter safety and procedures

19.    Maintain written training logs

20.    Canine First Aid