Basic Operational Member (Field Tech) Requirements.

The following requirements apply to all new members of CLSAR and must be completed before a member will receive operational status. 

ICS/NIMS: 

•  IS-005 Introduction to Hazardous Materials 
•  IS-100 Intro to ICS
•  IS-200 ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
•  IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), an Introduction
•  IS-800 National Response Framework, an Introduction

Search Management

• 8 hours participation in mock searches
• 4 hours participation in command function in mock searches
• CLSAR approved Search Management Class
• 4 hours observation on an actual CLSAR mission

Medical:

• Basic First Aid Certificate course
• American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR w/AED
• K-9 First aid with CPR

Navigation:

• Map and Compass – table top / field exercises
• GPS – settings and use

Communications:

• Radio – set up and use (base and in the field)
• 4 hours base radio at a mock search

Survival:

• Cold weather overnight bivouac
• Build an improvised shelter
• Start a fire w/o use of matches or lighter
• Proper use of signal mirror

Physical Fitness:

• Complete 3 mile hike w/full pack
• Lift 50 pound object onto/off an elevated platform
• Carry a 200 pound load 50 feet with assistance

Records:

• Canine Training / Certification Log (if applicable)
• Personal Training log
• Personal / Canine Emergency file

Miscellaneous Skills:

• Mantracking
• Ropes and knots

Basic Canine Requirements. 

The following requirements apply to all canine members of CLSAR and must be completed before a handler/canine team will receive operational status.  Discipline-specific requirements not listed here are also required.

Obedience/Behavior:

1. AKC Canine Good Citizen or equivalent
2. Crowded Vehicle – The dog and handler will load into the back of a vehicle, such as a pickup truck, along with at least two other people and two other dogs. The vehicle will then be driven for a distance of at least one mile during which time the dog must not display aggressive or uncontrolled behavior.             
3. Canine Walk-By: The dog will be tied to a stationary point on a 6-foot lead.  Another handler, with a dog at heel, will walk within 10 feet of the point where the dog is tied. The dog will show no aggressive behavior.        
4. Sit, Down, Stay: The dog will remain in place (sitting or in a down) without correction for a minimum of five minutes with the handler a minimum of 50 feet away.  The dog will remain in place even if people or other dogs are present and moving around the dog.  The dog will not be tied.        
5. Emergency stop: The handler must be able to stop the dog while it is in motion.                                                                                    

Agility:

1. Jump: The dog will jump onto an object, such as the tailgate of a pickup truck or an elevated platform, having a minimum height of 2.5 feet. 
2. Traverse:   The dog will walk across a board that is at least 12 feet long, no more than 12 inches wide, and is at least 3 feet above the ground.    
3. Tunnel:  The dog will go through a 36″ diameter passageway at least 8 feet long.
         

Unique situations:

1. Stream/Pond Crossing: Demonstrate the ability to cross a stream or pond   safely under voice command. 
2. ATV:  Calmly and quietly ride in/on an ATV or similar vehicle with           assistance of handler. 
3. Aircraft:  Calmly and quietly ride in an aircraft with handler (this is not a requirement, done only if available).
4. Watercraft:  Calmly and quietly ride in a watercraft with handler.
5. Animals:  Demonstrate the ability to work around livestock and/or other animals.                     

Final Trained Response:

1. Demonstrate a known audible/physical/visual indication of the find (final trained response).   Handler should be able to describe indication.