SAR Instructor Training

We provide a few intensive training courses for those who would like to learn a lot of about Search and Rescue and possibly go on to teach it.

This is especially suitable for people who are

• Trained and experienced in Search and Rescue

• Serving or former operators such as military

• Serving or former Emergency Services such as Police, Fire and Ambulance

• Possess previous training or experience which may be assessed as useful

DIMERSAR is hired by many organisations to teach this material intensively to others and if necessary and appropriate to qualify them after assessment to Instructor Level.

Please contact us if you, your organisation, company or government would find this useful.

It is an 'approximate' progression matrix with some allowance for flexibility.

THE LEVELS EXPLAINED

The Certification Levels are commensurate with deepening commitment to Search and Rescue disciplines and increased specialist abilities in the Hot Zone and / or Managing SAR Operations.

SAR AWARENESS RESPONDER (ENTRY LEVEL 1)

An introduction to Search and Rescue with some basic skills such as navigation, ropes, self-rescue concepts.

Pre-requisite: None. Mixed of theory & Practical in class.

Should have an Appropriate Medical Training Cert. but not required to do the One Day Entry Level Course.

[1 Day] No Test.

SAR (FULL) RESPONDER FULL LEVEL 1

The progression from SAR Awareness which builds on theory and adds more practical skills and SAR team work for actual national deployments. (No overnight.)

Pre-requisite: Awareness Responder & Basic Fitness.

Should have an Appropriate Medical Training Cert.

[1 Day] Written Test. Practical: Coursework Evaluation.

SAR OPERATOR LEVEL

General SAR operations for LAND and LAND to WATER & even AIR Operations based incidents in an Urban or Wilderness environment in deeper detail than previous with more exercises using more equipment in a National or International type Disaster or Emergency scenarios.

(No overnight Camp - although Dark / Night Time Ops.)

Pre-requisite: Full Level 1 & Good Fitness.Level

Should have an Appropriate Medical Training Cert. or will be given one as an adjunct to the course.

[2 Days] Written Test. Practical: Coursework Evaluation.

Course Exercises. Practical Demo. Tests.

(It is worth noting that there are several specializations which could earn The RESCUER or SAR TECH. Level. i.e., USAR, Rope, Water, Mountain, Wilderness, Ice & Snow, International, etc. Some of this can be earned with APEL (Approved Prior Experience and Learning.)

SAR RESCUER LEVEL

Specialized SAR operations for LAND and LAND to WATER & even AIR Operations based incidents in an Urban or Wilderness environment in deeper detail than previous with more exercises using more equipment in a National or International type Disaster or Emergency scenarios. (inc. Overnight / Night time ops.) Special focus on certain Technical subjects (min 2 - like Rope & Water) and aspects of team work and leadership to resolve more complicated and technical SAR deployments and Scenarios. Pre-requisite: Full Level 1 & Good Fitness Levels. Must have an Appropriate Medical Training Cert. which is current as some aspects will be included in the course.

[2 Days] Written Test. Practical: Coursework Evaluation. Course Exercises. Practical Demo. Tests.

SAR TECHNICIAN LEVEL

Very Specialized SAR Leadership and Technical Operations in the Hot Zone and Warm Zone for LAND and LAND to WATER & even AIR Operations based incidents in an Urban or Wilderness environment in significant depth and detail building on previous courses and with more exercises using more equipment in a National or International type Disaster or Emergency scenarios. (inc. Overnight / Night time ops.) Special focus on certain Specialist subjects (min 4) and aspects of team work and leadership to resolve more complicated and technical SAR deployments and Scenarios. Pre-requisite: Full Level 1 & Good Fitness Levels. Must have an Appropriate Medical Training Cert. which is current as some aspects will be included in the course.

[2 Days] Written Test. Practical: Coursework Evaluation. Course Exercises. Practical Demo. Tests..

SAR INCIDENT COMMAND COORDINATION

General SAR support and coordination functions for SAR incidents or Major Incident / Disaster Response.

(No overnight) [1 Day] No Test but a few exercises and practical sessions.

SAR INCIDENT COMMANDER

Command SAR support and higher coordination functions for SAR incidents or Major Incident / Disaster Response. Able to run an Operations Centre and understand the field and support leadership requirements as well as various coordination strategies and legals requirements and national / international best practice.

(Possible overnight) [2 Days] Written Test. Practical: Coursework Evaluation. Course Exercises. Practical Demo.