1. Team Leader Training Communications
Ontario Search and Rescue Volunteer Association

2. Communications Awareness of role of communications during an incident
Objectives
Awareness of role of communications during an incident
Radio Operations
Satellite and Cell Phones
Alerting Technologies
Emerging Communication Technologies

3. Communications
As a team leader, you must ensure efficient communications between your team members
Note taking is an important element in the documentation of communications and is covered in Section 1.7

4. Communications - Role
Communication is vital in ground search and rescue (GSAR)but is one of the hardest elements to monitor
As a team leader, you need to know how the equipment functions and proper communication protocols so that you can supervise a radio operator and assist them when problems arise

5. Radio Operations Ensure radios are properly set up
Ensure radio operator is maintaining a log
Ensure radio operator is keeping you apprised of information coming in

6. Satellites and Cell Phones
Keep control over personal phones as per team protocol / policy
Keep informed about this technology and coverage in your area
Talk to team members about when and why they might be used

7. Alerting Technologies
Keep informed of how this technology is evolving, as there may be a requirement to search for someone using this equipment
Understand
Emergency Beacons
Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)
SPOT

8. Emerging Technologies
Keep informed in how this technology is evolving
Know the limitations of existing technologies and look for new solutions
Understand the importance of backing up new technology until proven
Supervise team members when using new technology