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  • From: BRENDADURHAM5@aol.com
  • To: msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [MSAR] Sharing Mock Searh Senarios
  • Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:34:20 EST

I love it, that subject sparked some interest:)
 
Our Mock Search date is announced, we "do not" announce the time. 
We start testing ourselves from the moment we are called out. 
Radio's are not waiting and tested, someone "not" on the planning committee, must pick up and bring the radios.
The first member (rider or ground support) on the scene is responsible for contacting the OIC (officer in charge), tell them more members will be arriving soon and determine if there is a specific location to park and set up our command.  That member follows the OIC's instructions until an officer or ground support arrives to relieve them of that duty.  The members in charge at our command post must evaluate the information received in the briefing, and plan the search areas and patterns.
We regularly incorporate fire and ems, sheriff's office, RACES (local HAM radio group) and others to participate.
Our Mock Search Scenarios have included: lost, overdue hunters, hikers and kids just out for fun. MRDD, diabetic, and/or injured, other medical problems and deceased.
We have had what appeared to be a search for simply lost subjects turn into crime scenes (including meth labs) or encounter distraught, disturbed, irate, non English speaking, substance influenced or armed folks.
After the subject is located they may be walked out, ridden out on a horse, carried out on a stretcher, pulled up a hill in a stokes basket (that required rappelling to reach them) we've even had AirCare (our air ambulance) land by our command post (great training for horses). The subject have been assisted out by our team members, fire/ems members and walked out in hand cuffs. 
All of this is done under the watchful eyes of evaluators. We have evaluators on horseback with each mounted team and one or more at the command post.
We role play from the first notification page through the return to command post with the subject. This includes most of the items Chris listed:  Search formations and patterns in the field,    - Call out procedures   - Radio communication   - First Aid on site  - Navigational skills
After the search is completed we hold a debriefing, then a "hot wash" critique. 
Then we hold a formal critique at our next membership meeting, all participants are invited.
Our park is over 10,000 acres,  I know that does not compare to some, however the terrain in southwestern is Ohio varied enough with over 100 miles of trails, I'm not concerned that finding subjects will not be challenging!
 
We do train at different parks in Ohio, and have trained on private farms.
We have participated in actual searches in a wide geographical range, we are considered a resource dispensable by the Park.  As Park Rangers in Ohio are certified police officers, the Parks are included in the States Mutual Aid
Contract, therefore we are available to any police agency that asks for our assistance. 
I did get some good ideas for training from the following comments, thank you.
I will be checking out HSEEP and like the "trail-item search-gps" idea. Thanks again T'mi and Una.
However the question still remains, if you have had any particularly good mock search scenarios and would like to share them, I'd be grateful, and could likewise share some of ours. If better you can send them directly to me at brendadurham5@aol.com
Thanks everyone
Brenda
S/W Ohio
 
 
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Today's Topics:

   1. Mock Search Seniaros (Brenda Durham c/o MSAR)
   2. Re: Fw: ANSI 107 compliant safety vest update (Lila Corey)
   3. Re: Mock Search Seniaros (Jonah Libsack)
   4. Re: Mock Search Seniaros (T'mi Fi)
   5. Re: Fw: ANSI 107 compliant safety vest update (IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN)
   6. Re: Mock Search Seniaros (IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN)
   7. Re: Mock Search Seniaros (Pennbo's)
   8. Re: Mock Search Seniaros (Marie Lester)
   9. Re: Mock Search Seniaros (Una Smith)
  10. Re: Mock Search Seniaros (John Neff)
  11. Re: Mock Search Seniaros (Una Smith)
  12. Re: Mock Search Seniaros (IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN)


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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:16:53 -0500
From: Brenda Durham c/o MSAR <msar@ibiblio.org>
Subject: [MSAR] Mock Search Seniaros
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Forwarded with the sender's permission.  -Una


BRENDADURHAM5@aol.com wrote:
>Hello,
>I have been the  Coordinator of our Search Team since 1994.  Each year we
>have at least one  Mock Search.
>I am finding it  hard to be imaginative, I wondered if other team members who
>have been on the  trainers end of Mock Search or Drills would like to share
>seniaros?
>Thank  you
>Brenda  Durham
>East Fork State  Park Volunteer Mounted Search & Rescue
>
>you can e mail be  at _brendadurham5@aol.com_ (mailto:brendadurham5@aol.com) 
>or call me at  513-646-0061
>we are in S/W  Ohio

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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:52:31 -0500
From: "Lila Corey" <Caballera@embarqmail.com>
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Fw: ANSI 107 compliant safety vest update
To: <allendana1@sbcglobal.net>,    "Mounted search and rescue"
    <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
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Thanks for the vest info.  I needed one too.  (I'm new at this).  Went on my first search this past Sunday.  Learned a lot - got some of my nerves out of the  way now -  Thank all of you for info on what to take for the horse- It was a safely executed search.  Learned wearing a helmet is a great thing with all the branches in uncut forest.  Also learned I can't get my butt up in the saddle with too much stuff on me......It was a great learning experience  for me.  My horse did great Una even when someone fired a rifle VERY  close by- he  stopped and just focused forward and waited for me to urge in on...YEAHHHH.  Thanks too for all your encouragement. 

Lila
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: ALLEN SNYDER
  To: Mounted search and rescue
  Cc: Chris Havran
  Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 11:46 PM
  Subject: [MSAR] Fw: ANSI 107 compliant safety vest update


        I thought this might be useful for groups that did not already have visible gear.  I would want to wear mine while searching in the woods during hunting season as well as my bay horse could be mistaken for other quarry! 

        Many thanks to Chris for this info.  Dana

        : Monday, November 17, 2008, 12:09 PM


                Hello everyone!

                As per the new federal mandate, this month, for emergency responders having to wear ANSI 107 compliant vests (when working near federal roadways), I have found a cost effective supplier for these vests at the 2008 Iowa EMS Association Conference. The back ID panel can be ordered blank and my hometown fire chief can personalize them for us, inexpensively. The vests are fully adjustable, too!

                Let me know what you think!

                Chris

                
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                  From: Roberts, Dave <daveroberts@mesfire.com>
                  Subject: Safety Vest Pricing
                  To: HSO@ncr.cap.gov
                  Date: Monday, November 17, 2008, 11:20 AM


                  Chris,

                  Thanks for stopping by our both at the EMS show last week.

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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:18:45 +0000
From: Jonah Libsack <jonahlibsack@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Mock Search Seniaros
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I am interested in what you do for mock searches.  Or trainings, for that matter.

Thanks,
Jonah

> Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:16:53 -0500
> From: msar@ibiblio.org
> To: msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org
> Subject: [MSAR] Mock Search Seniaros
>
> Forwarded with the sender's permission.  -Una
>
>
> BRENDADURHAM5@aol.com wrote:
> >Hello,
> >I have been the  Coordinator of our Search Team since 1994.  Each year we
> >have at least one  Mock Search.
> >I am finding it  hard to be imaginative, I wondered if other team members who
> >have been on the  trainers end of Mock Search or Drills would like to share
> >seniaros?
> >Thank  you
> >Brenda  Durham
> >East Fork State  Park Volunteer Mounted Search & Rescue
> >
> >you can e mail be  at _brendadurham5@aol.com_ (mailto:brendadurham5@aol.com) 
> >or call me at  513-646-0061
> >we are in S/W  Ohio
>
> Mounted Search and Rescue
> http://www.ibiblio.org/msar/
>
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:40:02 -0500
From: "T'mi Fi" <tfinkle@erols.com>
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Mock Search Seniaros
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Our MSAR team conducts at least one Mock Search a year and tries to have
two per year.  Our ideas come from searches that are reported on the
local news.  We use HSEEP guidelines to identify exercise objectives,
which gives us a host combinations that provides something new.

The Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) is a
capabilities and performance-based exercise program that provides a
standardized policy, methodology, and language for designing,
developing, conducting, and evaluating all exercises.

In addition to providing a standardized exercise policy, HSEEP also
facilitates the creation of self-sustaining, capabilities-based exercise
programs by providing tools and resources such as guidance, training,
technology, and direct support. This blended approach to HSEEP
implementation promotes exercise expertise, while advancing a
standardized means of assessing and improving preparedness across the
Nation.

For more information on HSEEP, see the website at: http://hseep.dhs.gov

T'mi
TROTSAR Mounted Team
www.trotsar.org

Brenda Durham c/o MSAR wrote:

>Forwarded with the sender's permission.  -Una
>
>
>BRENDADURHAM5@aol.com wrote:

>
>>Hello,
>>I have been the  Coordinator of our Search Team since 1994.  Each year we
>>have at least one  Mock Search.
>>I am finding it  hard to be imaginative, I wondered if other team members who
>>have been on the  trainers end of Mock Search or Drills would like to share
>>seniaros?
>>Thank  you
>>Brenda  Durham
>>East Fork State  Park Volunteer Mounted Search & Rescue
>>
>>you can e mail be  at _brendadurham5@aol.com_ (mailto:brendadurham5@aol.com) 
>>or call me at  513-646-0061
>>we are in S/W  Ohio
>>   
>>
>
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:04:39 -0500
From: "IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN" <ilichten1@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Fw: ANSI 107 compliant safety vest update
To: "'Mounted search and rescue'" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
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The breakaway vest in contrasting color is only required for standing about
on a federally funded highway

directing traffic, running a machine, etc.  Check with your local game
protector for the proper colors and visible area to wear in the woods.

They are often different.  Here in PA hunter orange, 100 square inches or
more, is still required in the woods, slime green only on the road where
there is a lot of orange and white stuff in place so you will stand out (as
a target maybe?).  Note that cops are exempt when on patrol and firefighters
and rescue people are exempt when the danger of fire is present because the
vests burn.  The prices from Iowa are pretty good and comparable with most
suppliers.  In PA Mifflin Valley is the most popular with fire police.



Irv Lichtenstein

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Message: 6
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:20:29 -0500
From: "IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN" <ilichten1@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Mock Search Seniaros
To: "'Mounted search and rescue'" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
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The major problem with mock searches is that it is the same objective every
time-find the search object. And because training time is precious (and
expensive even if not in dollars) success is always wanted.  The key to
keeping it interesting is to vary the terrain (location) each time if you
can. If you are limited to one state park you will eventually have everybody
so familiar with it that they can go to the subject bindfolded. 



Trying to make it as realistic as possible does not usually work for
mounted.  To get the maximum daylight you have to preannounce the drill date
and time.  There are usually enough maps to go around, the radios work
because somebody tested them beforehand, and similar problems don't happen.
Try to get other search organizations involved, dogs, trackers, ground
pounders, whatever so you can work true unified command as you would on a
real search.  If you have recent search manager graduates use them to run
ops, plans, logistics and support functions as a graduation exercise. Have
your most experienced command staff monitor the rookies. This gives your
middle level personnel a chance to lead tasks and show what they can do.
The "victim" can also evaluate how well the tasks do.



An exercise is there to do it the way we planned to do it and see how well
we do, and to see how good the plan is. In FEMA exercises there are multiple
locations, multiple victims, multiple incidents played out against a
disaster involving multiple jurisdictions.  Your exercise is more limited in
scope but you should try to include all the agencies who would be there on a
real mission.  This allows you to see who plays well with others and who can
do tasks on their own.



Irv Lichtenstein     



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[mailto:msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Jonah Libsack
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:19 PM
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I am interested in what you do for mock searches.  Or trainings, for that
matter.

Thanks,
Jonah



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Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:43:14 -0800
From: Pennbo's <pennbo@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Mock Search Seniaros
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Actually we were just discussing this tonight. We are going to add an
injured horse, and injured horse and rider, to our next scenario. It's
something that has a high potential for happening but we don't always
remember to practice it!

Chris


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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:40:17 -0500
From: "Marie Lester" <marie.lester@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Mock Search Seniaros
To: "Mounted search and rescue" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
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Good idea on the injured horse and rider idea, Chris.   We did have one mock
search in which the horse was set loose, knowing that he would run toward
the barn and where three riders were on a tight trail and could stop him.
Didn't work out as planned, but it was a good exercise.

When I was Training Officer, I emphasized one aspect of searching each time,
even though all elements have to come together and the end goal is to find
something or someone.


  

One mock exercise was conducted by the local Sheriff's Dept., and what made
it challenging was the fact that the scenario changed as we worked.  This
put pressure on our Base Commander or IC.  Additionally, we were mentally
set to conduct a specific exercise, when things changed.  That required
thinking on the spot.   There was a mock plane crash, that went from
recovery to rescue, as we were later told that the passengers were seen
taking off into the woods. Later we were told that transportation of drugs
might be involved and the Sheriff's department set off a mock meth lab,
explosion, too.

A recent search emphasized that we follow procedures that are outlined in
our handbook.  That was sure humbling, as many of us had either forgotten
what was written, or never read it all.   Additionally, live victims were
coached on how to respond to their first aid treatment.  They were well off
the trail, so we had to negotiate thickets and then dismount at times and
work on foot.   The EMA loaned us their moulage kits which allowed the
searchers to have something "real" to assess.

I agree with Irv that the goal is pretty much the same, but again, some
elements of this complex training can be emphasized more than others each
time.

On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 1:43 AM, Pennbo's <pennbo@verizon.net> wrote:

> Actually we were just discussing this tonight. We are going to add an
> injured horse, and injured horse and rider, to our next scenario. It's
> something that has a high potential for happening but we don't always
> remember to practice it!
>
> Chris
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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:30 -0700
From: Una Smith <una.smith@att.net>
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Mock Search Seniaros
To: Mounted search and rescue <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
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I want to do a variation on the detection experiment that was run at
some SAR conferences a few years ago, to include some navigational
skills.  Basically, along a loop trail set out clues such as hats,
gloves, and shoes.  Set them not necessarily on trail, but within a
trail "corridor".  There is software to make a random list of places
to put the clues (how far along the trail, which side, how far from
the trail tread).  Tell the searchers generally what kinds of clues
(clothing articles), give them a map with coordinate system, and send
them off on a trail ride.  Their task:  detect and write down precise
coordinates of each clue.  They can get the coordinates from the map
or from a GPS, but they need to write down the coordinates.  Record
their start and finish times.  If they use the GPS, have them record
their location on trail plus a compass heading and distance to the
clue.

As the searchers return, mark their coordinates on a master map that
has the actual clue locations already marked.  Do this privately for
each searcher or search team, so poor performers are not humiliated.
Debrief each one:  how many actual clues vs how many found, accuracy
and precision of coordinates reported.  Then at the next meeting or
classroom training, show the cumulative map to all students.  If the
result shows a certain problem is common, focus training on that.  If
the result is that just certain individuals are weak in map skills,
work separately with those individuals at some other time.

You can also make a graph of percent clues detected vs time spent on
course.  That may reveal which of your students is most effective at
this type of search task.

This is only vaguely a mock search scenario.  It is similar in some
respects to evidence searches after passenger jet crashes, where
there is a debris field.  It can be done on foot or while riding,
so you can invite groundpounders to participate.

    Una Smith
    New Mexico


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Message: 10
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:10:08 -0800
From: John Neff <neffj@msn.com>
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Mock Search Seniaros
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This is clue awareness.  Can be very valuable.  There are more clues on searches than subjects.  You can run this many ways, from your loop trail as an individual, to teams or as an out and back with a debrief on the out leg or not.  When I was training officer for PMSAR I found that it was very helpful for all level of searchers, from the first timer to the old hand by keeping everyone focused.  Can also use communication so base camp can plot and practice radio etc.  Also can be used as scent training.  Another plus is that it can be set up in advance.  Have fun with it!!John and Faye ~___/>
                      ^ ^> Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:30 -0700> From: una.smith@att.net> To: msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org> Subject: Re: [MSAR] Mock Search Seniaros> > I want to do a variation on the detection experiment that was run at> some SAR conferences a few years ago, to include some navigational> skills. Basically, along a loop trail set out clues such as hats,> gloves, and shoes. Set them not necessarily on trail, but within a> trail "corridor". There is software to make a random list of places> to put the clues (how far along the trail, which side, how far from> the trail tread). Tell the searchers generally what kinds of clues> (clothing articles), give them a map with coordinate system, and send> them off on a trail ride. Their task: detect and write down precise> coordinates of each clue. They can get the coordinates from the map> or from a GPS, but they need to write down the coordinates. Record> their start and finish times. If they use the GPS, have them rec
ord> their location on trail plus a compass heading and distance to the> clue.> > As the searchers return, mark their coordinates on a master map that> has the actual clue locations already marked. Do this privately for> each searcher or search team, so poor performers are not humiliated.> Debrief each one: how many actual clues vs how many found, accuracy> and precision of coordinates reported. Then at the next meeting or> classroom training, show the cumulative map to all students. If the> result shows a certain problem is common, focus training on that. If> the result is that just certain individuals are weak in map skills,> work separately with those individuals at some other time.> > You can also make a graph of percent clues detected vs time spent on> course. That may reveal which of your students is most effective at> this type of search task.> > This is only vaguely a mock search scenario. It is similar in some> respects to evidence searches after passenger jet crash
es, where> there is a debris field. It can be done on foot or while riding,> so you can invite groundpounders to participate.> > Una Smith> New Mexico> _______________________________________________> MSAR-Riders mailing list> MSAR-Riders@lists.ibiblio.org> http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/msar-riders
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Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:59:49 -0700
From: Una Smith <una.smith@att.net>
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Mock Search Seniaros
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Faye Neff wrote:
>This is clue awareness.

Yes, also practice matching map and terrain, or at least using a
compass.  None of those skills get practiced enough, IMO, and they
are very important skills.

    Una Smith
    New Mexico


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Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:39:58 -0500
From: "IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN" <ilichten1@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Mock Search Seniaros
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Clue awareness, map and compass, riding, are among other skills, parts of
the searcher's tool kit.  As such they can be taught as separate skills in
the classroom and then in limited practical exercises, such as mounted
orienteering, rallies, paper chases. 

The purpose of a mock search is to put all the skills to use as they would
be in the field.  "Train as you fight, fight as you train" is the key.
The field exercise should be as realistic as possible.  Part of the TLAER
training involves packaging an injured horse on a slide at night in rough
terrain after a search.  But these people are not trained searchers, they
are animal rescuers.  The only criteria for the scenario is that the mock
victim(s) do not become real victims.

This will require you to have a victim, a search CP, field tasks, paperwork,
and an overseeing exercise staff to evaluate, and back up the safety officer
if he decides to stop a task as well as backups to do real rescue,
extrication, or medical evacuations if someone gets hurt.

Irv Lichtenstein

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Faye Neff wrote:
>This is clue awareness.



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