ICS
	We are happy to say that ICS 300 and 400 will be offered this year at SARCity.  ICS 300 will go Friday night and all day Saturday.  ICS 400 will be Sunday morning and will extend past normal noon closing to roughly 3:00pm.   Details on the classes should be available in a couple of days.

DOG TRACK

Yeah, I spaced on this one.  As instructors and classes are coming in for the Dog Track, I did not even list it,  MY APOLOGIES.  Kim is again putting together an outstanding array of classes.  The Dog Track will last all weekend and is a hands on track, but this does not mean that those who do not have a dog cannot participate.  There are many classes that the average person may have an interest in, so feel free to go to individual classes if you desire.  For those who do bring their dog will be guaranteed a very informative and full weekend of training, information and advice from the top trainers in the country.

Basic Rope Rescue

Basic Rope Rescue is a beginner class perfect for someone that has an interest or desire to get into rope rescue, but maybe has never even touched a rope.  This class does not provide a certicate and by no means are you certified to go out and do rope rescue.  What you will have is a basic knowledge of knots, anchors, lowering and belay systems, haul systems, litter and rope safety.  You will be given the name of other rope courses that will build and provide you with the added skills needed for actual rope rescues.  All equipment is provided however if you have your own personal gear, bring it.  If you have specific questions please ask.

Man Tracking

MAN TRACKING: P.O.S.T. CERTIFIED TRACKING ***TRACK*** Darryl Heller This course will present basic tracking techniques that will be useful to the beginning tracker as well as the seasoned tracker. There will be classroom discussion, lecture, field demonstration and a practical. Students will demonstrate how to locate, identify, document, and follow foot, boot, shoe impressions and sign, and identify and process tire tracks. This course will run Friday 1800-2200, Saturday 0800-1700, and Sunday 0800-1200. Students must be present for the entire course to receive certification. NOTE: Come prepared to go into the field and practice tracking: wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and bring a tracking stick. PLENTY OF FIELD WORK!

Darryl Heller

Ex-Sgt. Darryl Heller(RETIRED) has taken over the duties of Mr. Mom, making furniture and loving it. With Darryl comes 26 years of law enforcement and SAR experience. Darryl has accumulated 3000 plus hours SAR and criminal tracking experience and has taught tracking to numerous agencies throughout California for over 17 years. He is the author and instructor for the P.O.S.T. Training Course/Basic Investigative Tracking and is considered an expert in SAR, criminal tracking, and crime scene tracking reconstruction. He is also the recipient of the NASAR "HAL FOSS" Award. It is rumored that he can track a bird's flight 24 hours later. Just don't step in it!

Posse/Horse Track

This year at SARCity 2007 the Posse Track will be a 16 hour post certified tracking class instructed by Fernando Moreira. This class is specifically geared for equestrian mounted units.  (Please note that on the registration form, it still shows the Horse track as Horsemanship.  That was last years course that the title did not get changed for this year. Go ahead and mark this track, but again this year will be a Tracking Class for Horseback) Below is information about the instructor.

Fernando Moreira

Fernando Moreira is a long time member of the Washoe County Sheriff's Hasty Team and Washoe County Search And Rescue, Inc.  He initially became interested in the art of man-tracking while serving in the Portuguese army in Angola. He has utilized his skill in tracking on a nearly daily basis for the more than 14 years that he has been involved with Search & Rescue. Fernando is a Nevada State P.O.S.T. certified investigative tracker and instructor. He has been a certified tracking instructor in the State of Nevada since 1997. Fernando has assisted local law enforcement officers in finding crucial evidence in several high-profile investigations, most notable, the case against Siaosi Vanisi, who brutally murdered campus police officer George Daniel Sullivan in 1997. Fernando’s other certifications include PSD diver, swift water rescuer, Back Country, SAR tech II, Technical Rope, and Mine Rescue. Fernando would like to share the basics of what he has learned over the years with you. Fernando and his associates offer tracking courses to SAR and law enforcement members.

Hazmat

HARZARDOUS MATERIALS ***TRACK*** First Responder Operational (FRO)   Friday 1800 hours thru Sunday 1200                                                                 hours (16 hours)   * Refresher - First Responder Operational (FRO) Friday 18 hours – 2200                                                                                     hours (4 hours)   Instructor:    Ben “Boz” Boswell, Sergeant Retired, SBSD, KC6KSV   Continuing with the long tradition of education in the field of hazardous materials, Boz will again offer a 16 hour, state certified course.  WHO should take this course?  According to federal and state regulations, anyone who can or potentially could come in contact with or discover an actual or potential hazardous material spill, will be required to have received training.  This course meets both state and federal OSHA requirements.  For those who work for a company requiring this training, this is a great way to become certified.  Besides, maybe your employment will reimburse you for the class and trip.  Why should others take this course?  What if you discover a hazardous materials incident?  What whould you do?  Should you try to stop the leak?  How far should I be from it?  How will it hurt me and others?  Can I make a difference, or will I be a hindrance?  How can I increase the chances of going home safely?  This is the course curriculum with emphasis on recognition and taking the safe approach to protect yourself and others.    The basic FRO course begins Friday at 1800 hours, continues all day on Saturday and will conclude at 1200 hours on Sunday.  FRO Course requirements:  students must complete the full 16 hour curriculum in order to meet the certification requirements.  If for some reason you are not able to meet these requirements, Boz will be available to meet with you on an individual bases to discuss alternatives.  The class size is limited to the first 24 students who register.  * A FRO Refresher course will be given for those who already possess the FRO certification.  The refresher will take place on Friday from 1800 to 2200 hours.   There will be a minimal $15 fee for the 16 hours course and a $10 fee for the refresher course.  These costs cover state administrative fees and postage for certificate mailings.  New students taking the 16 hours course will receive an ERG (Emergency Response Guides) at no additional costs.  Fees are paid, preferably in small unmarked bills (oh yes, checks will be accepted).  All payments will be made at the time you check into class.  Refresher students should bring their 2004 ERG’s.  ERG’s are limited and will be available for purchase, as long as supplies last. CLICK, CLICK…

"BOZ" Boswell

BIOGRAPHY Ben “Boz” Boswell   Boz has been involved with SAR City since 1986.  He retired from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department as a sergeant, after 32 years in law enforcement.  Because, of his vast knowledge and hands-on experiences in critical incident events Boz is sought after for consultation in emergency response and mitigation efforts.  He possesses an advanced Criminal Justice degree and is an instructor with the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Regional Training Center and San Bernardino Valley College.   His credentials are many and in part they include; 8 years as the Commander of the County Disaster Preparedness Division (now County OES), FBI trained bomb technician, California state certified fire investigator, certified emergency manager and criminal investigations in hazardous materials.  Boz is a certified instruct with California POST courses in NIMS (new federal terminology for SMES and ICS), Report Writing, Disaster Preparedness and Critical Incident Management.  Other credentials include FRA and FRO hazardous materials certification from OES California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI).  For 28 years Boz was a coordinator of various volunteer groups within the Sheriff’s Department, to include SAR.  And yes, he is a SAR Tech II.  Currently, Boz is a volunteer with the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department Volunteer Forces SAR Com Unit.

Amateur Radio Licensing Class

Amateur Radio Technician License Study/Exam Session 1/2-day study/exam session to pass the FCC Amateur Radio Technician Exam. Examinees must bring government-issued signed picture ID and another form of ID to assure examiners of their identity (passport and drivers license are ideal forms of ID.). Exam fee is $4. Some study of the questions and just right answers before the session will reduce some of the pressure; students can download these questions at  http://goodkin.net/public/HamRadio/LAACARC In class, 4 hours of reading the questions and just right answers will make the right answers the only ones the examinees will recognize when they take the exam. Every 45 minutes, the instructor will take 15 minutes away from reading to demonstrate some way of remembering the answers, or will explain an electronic or communications subject covered on the exam. After 4 hours, the Volunteer Examiner team will come in and administer the FCC Exam. They will grade the exams immediately and let the examinees know the results. After passing, FCC license will be issued in just a few days. Students must provide e-mail addresses and telephone contact information in case additional information is required after the session. Students can take on-line practice exams in advance of the class at these websites: http://www.qrz.com/p/testing.pl   http://www.eham.net/exams/   and http://aa9pw.com/radio/  When they achieve consistent passing grades of 80%, they are sure to be ready Instructor Biography for Norm Goodkin Amateur Radio Operator since 1957 Extra Class Licensee Accredited Volunteer Examiner Experienced Teacher – college, community and high school BA Math; MS Business; MS Physical Science PMI Certified Project Management Professional Norm has taught traditional multi-day, multi-hour classes in ham radio for more than 20 years. He researched the topic of conducting ham radio classes on the web and found that other clubs had managed to compress the whole study/exam session into a 1-day event. Norm held his first 1-day session a year ago and has held four more of these sessions since. The pass rate has averaged 90%; students who spend a little time outside of class in preparation are sure to pass. Norm’s boasts of having 35 licensed hams in his family – he calls it his Hamily and offers a challenge to anyone to beat that number! Working with students at AC Stelle Middle School, Norm and his friend & teacher, Karl Beutel, managed to motivate 47 students to take and pass the Tech exam, nearly triple what they did last year. The students used the same study materials, a combination of the Questions and Only Right Answers and on-line practice tests. Norm is active in the LA County Disaster Communications Service as well as the PAPA System repeater group – he invites new hams to learn about both organizations at http://lacdcs.com and http://papasys.net

Aviation

The aviation track is put on by CAP (Civil Air Patrol) and is an actual training class required by its members.  Through Sarcity other agency personnel are able to take advantage of the many sorties flown over the Barstow area in search of targets.  This year looks like 16 aircraft will be available to fly the missions in which you have the opportunity to be an observer.  Operations take place out of Daggett Airport located 10 miles to the East of Barstow off the I40.  If you choose this track specific information will come your way  If you have never flown before, or have never had the chance to look for a target from the air you will be in for a big surprise.

ATV TRAINING

This is an ATV Institute certified class for ATV riders.  Each class is limited to 8 students maximum, so the number of classes will be dependent on sign ups.  Quads are provided,  but students must bring the following equipment to include a DOT helmet (open or closed face), long pants, over the ankle boots, long sleeve shirt, gloves and goggles.  Class goes for four hours and is geared for someone that has never ridden to advanced riders.