CASART Training
Here is a list of core competencies that our different types of members are expected to achieve. Training is
supplied free to members and is scheduled throughout the year.
Administrative Members:
 Administrative members must be members in good standing as
defined by the by-laws and successfully complete the following core competency training:
Receive training in administrative operations which covers the sign in/sign out process,
public relations guidance and an overview of NYS DEC operations.
Basic orientation class covers clothing and equipment selection and an introduction
to the incident command system (ICS) Administrative members may wish to
learn about our computers mapping and GPS systems.
Advanced training may include:
Radio operation and protocol,
Incident Command System (ICS) and Equipment management
Field Members:
 Search and rescue operations will often occur during
inclement weather, at odd hours and in remote areas. CASART is dedicated to safety and
that starts with individual field member responsibility. Everyone is a safety officer at
CASART. We do not expect all field members to be experts at all tasks; however we do
expect our field members to successfully complete training in the following core
competencies in addition to being members in good standing:
Basic orientation class which covers clothing and equipment and an introduction to the
incident command system (ICS).
Basic land navigation skills with map and compass.
Basic First Aid with CPR or advanced certification(s).
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia behavior awareness class.
NYS DEC Basic Wild land Search Skills
Advanced training may include:
Radio Operations
Rescue and Recovery techniques
GPS
Wilderness First Aid/First Responder/EMT
NYS DEC Crew Boss
Instructors/trainers:
CASART utilizes instructors from within our ranks, from
fellow search and rescue teams and other emergency service providers. We rely upon our
local forest rangers to provide us with the NYS DEC training modules and additional
on-going training as they see fit.
Questions or comments regarding training are welcome and may be addressed to the chair of
the training committee, Ron Dearlove C/O 
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