Ground Search and Rescue Team Leader

This course provides trained ground search and rescue (GSAR) volunteers with the knowledge and team leadership skills necessary to safely and effectively plan, organise, lead, supervise and execute a ground search and rescue team assignment. The course focuses on situational leadership skills, provincial operating and safety guidelines, reporting and documentation requirements, team briefings/debriefings, advanced search and rescue tactics and the specifics of leading a search and rescue operation. This course includes both online and field activities to develop knowledge and assess skills.