| Below you will find a sample "procedure" or "guide". I posted it here so you can get an idea of where to start with your own Search and Rescue team "Operating Procedures" or "Operating Guide". You can use it as a start for writing your search and rescue team's procedures. |
Search and Rescue Check-in and Briefing
Upon arrival at the Staging Area, members check-in, are formed into search teams and are briefed about the subject and situation. All information given in the briefing is confidential. The following information will be contained in the briefing:
- Search Information Form
- Terrain description
- Other units responding
- Communication frequencies
- Map photocopy
- Special skills needed from searchers
- Current weather forecast
- Areas already searched
No one leaves the Staging Area alone (i.e. always search in teams), without direction, or ill-equipped.
The Team Leader will insure the teams are properly dressed and equipped, or they will remain at the Staging Area, be assigned to a Support Team, or be sent home. The CPL will usually remain at the Staging Area. The teams will then travel, as directed, to the search site or to their specific search areas.
