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Search Management

Search Management is one of the broader topics in today’s SAR world and this year’s conference will cover a wide variety of tracks related to this important subject. Examples include: family liaison; critical decision making in the field; SAR integration with fire evacuations and CalTopo best practices.

Classes

Class registration will open as the event approaches

SAR integration with Fire Evacuations using Caltopo

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This class covers best practices, pre-plans, and response tools for SAR teams assisting in disaster evacuations.

Rethinking Search Planning

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A streamlined, practical overview of the 32-hour Advanced Direction and Control SAR management course.

"You Make the Call!" - Interactive session including team rescue planning for a complex winter helicopter operation

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Participants in this interactive session will engage in live decision-making of a real-world winter backcountry rescue from Chelan County, WA.

Lost Person Behavior Overview

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An abbreviated overview of the Lost Behavior course.

Caltopo Best Practices

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CalTopo updates and best practices for search planning, covering terrain analysis, segmentation, and large incident data management.

Reluctant Family Liaison Officer

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This class will help preparing for the transfer of responsibilities to a Family Liaison Officer or Investigator.

Contact Us: mra2025@marinsar.org

© 2025 by Marin County Search & Rescue.

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