Ground Search and Rescue Training

Kent County, MI Search and Rescue presents Ground Search And Rescue Training.

Ground Search and Rescue Operations

• Friday September 19th, 2008 1700-2200 (KCSD 701 Ball)
• Saturday September 20th, 2008 Noon-2200 (TBA)
• Sunday September 21st, 2008 0900-1600ish (TBA)

Times are subject to change with instructor availability). Cost: $35.00 per Person – Checks Payable to KCEST

Topics Include:

1. Search Equipment
2. Search Techniques
3. Night Search Techniques Course Meets or Exceeds NFPA & NIMS requirements for Wilderness SAR. Pre Requisite Search and Rescue Operations Awareness Lecture Incident Command System (FEMA IS-100 & IS-200 or MI UIC)

Dinner on Saturday (Sept 20th) included in cost.

Location: Kent County Sheriffs Department EOC Room 701 Ball Ave NE 49503.

Google Map to location

Lodging Information: If you need it, please contact for list of local hotels

You will need to attend all days/times for certification

• There will be a limit of 30 participants in the GSAR operations training
• Must be in reasonably good physical shape for field operations part

RSVP www.kentcountysar.org/opsclass

Questions email jnawrot@kentcountysar.org

SOURCE: Kent County Search and Rescue