----- Original Message ----- From: "Una Smith" <una@lanl.gov>A formal MSAR standard could (and I think perhaps should) require basic SAR training as a prerequisite, without identifing a specific other standard, training, or certification system. Eg, it could require whatever basic SAR training/certification is required by the cognizant authority (this being your county or state), or NASAR or MRA or ...The foundation - the ground SAR training - intended to provide knowledge for the certified MSAR rider - has potential to be very inconsistent. That would result in the certification for MSAR having little credibility due to the wide variety of possible ground SAR source options. Would it work for the MSAR certification to have a list of clearly defined expectations for ground SAR training in order to be eligible for MSAR certification? And if the local version of SAR training meets/exceeds those expectations, that person is eligible? A form of "SAR equivalent"? I see that kind of concept as being "fair" but can't figure out how it could be fairly implemented. Someone would need to evaluate the submitted local ground SAR standards to see if it meets/exceeds the minimum indicated criteria. Any idea how that might be accomplished? Or would it work to specifically list NASAR, MRA, or meet/exceed your State SAR requirements? And if your training source isn't on the list, have the option to submit those ground SAR standards for approval as an "equivalent" training? Except you're right back to someone evaluating other standards compared to "something" as the benchmark standard. Can anyone suggest an unbiased process to compare / evaluate ground SAR standards? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Jorene Downs Tulare Co, CA SAR, MSAR, Swiftwater Rescue, US&R, Technical Rescue, Cave Rescue, Hasty Team, ICP www.CEOates.com/sar Tulare-Kings CERT Program Coordinator www.tk-cert.org _______________________________________________ MSAR-Riders mailing list MSAR-Riders@lists.ibiblio.org http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/msar-riders
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