Training Curriculum

CASART Training Curriculum

Field Member Training

Basic – (Required by all Field Members)

Basic Wildland Search Skills (Classroom & Field) NYS DEC Forest Ranger Certification Class

Dos, Don’ts & Other Important Stuff (Classroom)

ICS Structure Overview (Classroom)

Search Clothing and Equipment (All Seasons) (Classroom)

Fitness, Nutrition, and Hydration (Classroom) *

Basic Map and Compass (Classroom)

Type III Search - Refresher & Expansion (Classroom & Field)

First aid awareness (Classroom)

Track & Clue Awareness (Classroom & Field) *

Intermediate - (Optional)

GPS (Classroom)
Radio Protocol & Operation (Classroom)
Land Navigation Exercise - Map, Compass & G.P.S. (Field)
Overnight Preparedness (Classroom & Field)
First Aid or Wilderness First Aid (Classroom) Certification Class

CPR (Classroom) Certification Class

Found Person Care, Packaging & Transport (Classroom & Field)
Altered States - Dementia, Depression, etc. (Classroom)
Type II Search (Classroom & Field)

Advanced - (Required by Crew Boss - Optional others)

Advanced Land Navigation - Map, Compass, G.P.S. & Block Setup (Classroom & Field)
Type I Search (Classroom & Field)
Tracking and Clues (Classroom & Field)
Crew Boss (Classroom & Field) NYS DEC Forest Ranger Certification Class

Crew Boss
- Management – Leadership, Crew Ready, Crew Card, Crew Assignment Sheet, Clues & Taping (Classroom)

Administrative Member Training

Activation/Callout Process
ICS Structure Overview
Team Sign In and Out
Set up of Trailer & Trailer Contents
Equipment Sign-Out & Sign-In
Computer & Scanner/Copier/Printer Operation
Map Creation & Map Reading
GPS download to Computer
Radio Frequency Programming
Radio Communications
Operation & Protocol

Unit Log
NYSFEDSAR Report

Equipment Maintenance & Inventory

Vests, Chest Packs, Radios & GPSs
Stokes Litter, Back Board, Pack Frames, First Aid Kits & Supplies

Traffic Control & Parking
Transportation
Food and Water Acquisition
Close up of Trailer

Questions or comments regarding training are welcome and may be addressed to the chair of the training committee, Ron Dearlove C/O