Specialized search and rescue
Prerequisites: None GPS/LAND NAVIGATION COURSEĭescription: This 2 ½-day course is hands-on and the participants can expect to spend significant time outside in the field (forest) environment. There will be a GPS Navigation Course which will involve significant hiking and a terrain walk as part of the field exercise portion of the course. While this course is not a prerequisite it is an excellent foundation for Basic Visual Tracking or Managing Search Operations. We recommend that candidates also have Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) and Rigid Hull Inflatable Operator Training (RHIOT).Description: This 1-day awareness level course gives a thorough overview of TEMA search operations and is especially focused on non-urban environments.
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Coast Guard may accept employees from other groups upon recommendation from both the commanding officer and regional authority.are from the deck department of the ship’s crew.The Coast Guard is looking for candidates who: They usually work different shift work patterns based on their position on board ships or at stations. Rescue specialists’ hours of work vary depending on their location and position. This allowance is specified in the appropriate collective agreement of the employee’s regular position. Rescue specialists receive a monthly allowance on top of their regular salary. Re-certification requires 10 days of training (80 hours of training and 18 hours of course study and homework) every 3 years. Rescue specialist are also trained use specialized equipment to administer the following: extrication and spinal immobilization tools.Rescue specialists are trained to use equipment including: rescue, extraction and transfer in a marine environment.marine disaster scene management and triage.diving injury recognition and field treatment.hypothermia and cold water near-drowning.Members in training will be evaluated in simulations, practical skill tests and with a written exam. competencies specific to the Coast Guard Rescue Specialist working environment.Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or Advanced Medical First Responder Level 2.Initial training takes place over 15 training days, or 120 hours. To become a rescue specialist, Coast Guard members must meet specific training requirements, including annual CPR and automatic external defibrillator (AED) recertification. maintaining their skills, knowledge and certifications as needed.advising on matters concerning the application of rescue specialist duties as required by their commanding officer.providing medical care or advanced interventions, directed by medical authorities on shore.maintaining, purchasing, replacing or advising of any needed supplies or equipment.providing pre-hospital emergency care for patients and casualties resulting from:.
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Rescue specialists work in a dynamic, challenging and remote marine environments on board ships and coastal search and rescue stations. Rescue specialists are highly skilled professionals capable of administering emergency pre-hospital care in the most difficult maritime conditions.