Extended Incident Management SARTopo

Instructor: Matt Jacobs

Course Description:

Come learn about new and evolving best practices for managing extended (beyond the first 12-24hr) SAR incidents. Topics include terrain driven search management, a structured planning process based on the ICS planning "P", operational safety considerations and the preparation of effective written IAPs.

Matt Jacobs Bio:

Matt Jacobs is a member of both the Bay Area Mountain Rescue Unit and Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue. He is the creator of CalTopo and SARTopo, and has conducted research on the impact of terrain on lost person behavior.