Tri County Ground Search and Rescue

Tri-County members meet regularly for training on the different aspects of search and rescue. Since its inception in 1985, the team has been very aggressive in developing training programs that match the actual field conditions we meet. Our training program is designed within a continuous improvement model.

Based on the actual skills and knowledge required from real field operations, the Coordinators Group define the training standard for each classification or level. The training standard identifies the scope, operational performance level, prerequisites and knowledge base items required for each qualification. Training standards are then presented for ratification by the entire membership.

The basic training developed and delivered to the members is organized around distinct training qualifications:

• Call-Out - May be called out for a search, but with limited duties.
• Searcher (Field Team Member) - fully qualified searcher capable of field assignments.
• Team Captain (Field Team Leader) - fully qualified to supervise others.
• Search Manager Qualified - qualified to assist in the management of a search operation.

As a member, you will have the opportunity to participate in many different types of training, including:

• Wilderness First Aid
• Map and Compass
• Radio Communications
• Clue Awareness
• Search Techniques
• Firearms Safety
• Tracking
• Leadership Skills
• Woods Survival
• Navigation and map making