Over The Edge - Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR) (48 hrs)

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Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR) (48 hrs)

The 48 hour Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR) course is designed to provide knowledge concerning the general responsibilities, skills, abilities, and the equipment needed by persons who are assigned to field operations during a SAR mission. ISAR is a recommended prerequisite for FUNSAR.

Topics include:

Review of SAR Management System
Fitness
Basic Survival and Survival Body Management
Clothing And Personal Protection Systems for SAR
Emergency Survival Skills . Improvising
Environmental Hazards and Survival First Aid
SAR Ready Pack
Nomenclature of Personal Outdoor Equipment
SAR Travel Skills
Land Navigation and Orienteering
SAR Resources Capabilities
Search Philosophy . Estimating POD
Search Tactics and Searcher Skills
Handling Evidence
Review of Clue Consciousness
SAR Crew Responsibilities
Tracking Skills
Rope and Rescue Equipment
Legal Aspects for Searchers

For more info, follow this link to ISAR page on the NASAR website.

Cost: $450.00 per student (includes textbook)
Hours: 48

Attention EMS Personnel:

Upon completion of this course you will be eligible for (24) elective CEU credits from the New Jersey Dept. of Health - Office of Emergency Services NJDOH OEMS.

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