SARIA & MLPI Train The Trainer

SAR Initial Actions & Managing The Lost Person Incident Train The Trainer

Date & Times: 14 Dec 2024: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm ET

Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: $175

Course Description:

The SAR Initial Actions and Managing the Lost Person Incident Train-The-Trainer Course is a comprehensive, one-day training program designed to equip experienced search and rescue (SAR) professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to train others in initial SAR actions and effectively manage lost person incidents. This course focuses on providing instructor candidates with the tools and techniques to deliver high-quality training, ensuring that new SAR team members are prepared for real-world situations. This program is a requirement to become a SARIA or MLPI Instructor. 

Prerequisites:

1. Have completed SARIA and MLPI within the last two years.
2. Have completed ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (Suggested)
3. Have completed a Lost Person Behavior Course within the last two years. (Highly Encouraged.)

Course Objectives:

• Understand and become familiar with the process of putting on the program. 
• Become orientated to the course submission process as well as all of the necessary documentation.
• Understand the foundational principles of classroom instruction. 
• Develop skills to create the necessary scenarios for the course while incorporating best practices and proven methodologies.
• Gain proficiency in adult learning principles and instructional techniques tailored to SAR training.
• Prepare to deliver engaging and informative training sessions to SAR personnel.

Certification:
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion and be recognized as certified apprentice SAR instructors, capable of training others in SAR initial actions and managing lost person incident. To complete your instructor rating for SAR Initial Actions and Managing the Lost Person Incident you must:

1. Successfully complete the TTT program.
2. Submit your application to become and instructor.
3. Submit a current Background Check. (See NASAR Polices for Instructions.)
4. Be monitored teaching each course.

SARIA & MLPI TTT Required Texts & References:

1. Lost Person Behavior - Robert J. Koester (Book or Mobile Application)
2. Managing the Inland SAR Function - Textbook or Handbook

SARIA & MLPI TTT Suggested Course References:

1. ICS Field Operations Guide for SAR - Robert J. Koester
2. Initial Actions Pocket Pamphlet
3. NASAR Response Pocket Guide

Meals & Lodging:

1. No meals are being provided as part of this program. No lodging arrangements have been made at this time.
2. Lunch will be treated as workshops for the working groups.

Student Material Needs:

1. Laptop or Tablet
2. Note taking materials (Pencils, Pens, Tablet or Legal Pad)
3. Copy of required texts and references

Combined SARIA & MLPI Course Policies

Registration Policy:

Payment in full is required to reserve your spot in the course / exam. Tuition is non-transferable and is payable by check, credit card, PayPal, or Money Order. Tuition covers instructor time & travel, site rental fees (as applicable), exam / course equipment, and NASAR certification fees. SRTC is not obligated to allow any student to attend a course until SRTC paperwork has been received, reviewed and approved by SRTC. A full refund will be given if we need to cancel the course for any reason.

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

If a student cancels out of a course or withdrawals from a course or exam:

1. If greater than or equal to 30 days prior to the starting date of the course, SRTC will retain a $55.00 administrative fee.
2. At 30 days or less from the starting date of the course all tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable to another course or student.
3. Participants that withdrawal at or within 30 days of the course are still responsible for cancelation fees and full course tuition payment submission.
4. A full refund will be given to each student if SRTC Cancels the course for any reason.

Late Payment Policy: 

Participants that register and choose pay via company check, personal check, or money order must submit payment in a timely manner. Payment is due no later than 10 days after your registrations is submitted. If payment is not post marked prior to this date a late fee will be assessed. Late fees will either be invoiced separately or added to any outstanding balance.

1. Initial late payment assessment fee is $25.00 for this course.
2. An additional fee of $10.00 per day will also be assessed if payment is delayed past 14 days from registration and this late fee is retroactive to the date of registration.

SRTC / NASAR Student Agreements: (Including Assumption of Risks and Agreement of Release of Indemnity)

A Sergeant Rescue & NASAR course student agreement will be included as part of your registration and is required for completion of registration. Please sign it and read it carefully as it affects your legal rights. If you are a minor, a parent or guardian must sign the document as well. Without a signed document, you cannot participate in the course. SRTC course participants, including minors, will have unsupervised free time throughout the above mentioned course / exam. Any activities during the free time are not part of the SRTC program or proctored exam, and are at the sole risk of the participant.