NORLSAR operational members need to attend all of the sessions specified in the teams training manual every year, this equates to around 50% of the training offered each year. The purpose of this is to ensure our members are equipped to lead or be part of a search team at any time with up to date skills and experience.

We meet a minimum of twice a month we typically train the second Wednesday and last Friday of each month in locations around Norfolk. In addition to this we hold one training weekend each year allowing larger exercises to be organized.

Aside from the standard training sessions dog handlers and their dogs are expected to organize and hold separate training sessions during the month. As the skills required by a dog to work in search constantly require practices such training takes place on a variety of heaths, fields and woodlands.

Before a member can become operational they must complete a minimum of five training sessions. This allows you to meet us and understand better who we are and how we work within the team. Our Training Co-ordinator will then arrange a Search Technicians training course to the standard as directed by ALSAR.

NORLSAR has members that don't directly participate in searches but are nonetheless essential to the group's activities. People with administrative, financial, procurement and other skills are also always needed to keep us operational. Without a substantial backup team it would not be possible to run our organization.

Working within NORLSAR we also have members trained in remote access, working at heights, all-terrain driving both day and night, canoe handling, and Mountain Bike Searching.

We are happy for members of other ALSAR teams to join us and take part in our training however it is worth contacting us to ensure you are aware of any last minute changes in location

NORLSAR SEARCH DOGS

Training a search dog is one of the most time consuming responsibilities within the team. To be a Dog handler you need to start as a Search Technician and understand the processes involved with NORLSAR’s primary Search and Rescue activities. While you are going through this process you should gain a better understanding of the self-motivation and time commitment required to train a Search Dog to operational standard.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING IN 2012

During 2012, in addition to our minimum training requirements as set out by ALSAR we will also be offering additional training. We will continue to develop and train our Water Rescue Team.

We will be holding training in Tracking during the year.

Please look on the DIARY DATES page for details of training.

Click here to see Training Manual