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The basic cave rescue seminar is designed to familiarize cavers and rescue personnel with the basic aspects of cave rescue. The Saturday session will consist of a mix of lectures, multimedia presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on practice. Topics include (but are not limited to) an introduction to the cave environment, patient evaluation and first aid, rescue management, communications and patient packaging. Saturday afternoon will include a practice patient evacuation through outdoor obstacle courses - be sure to wear appropriate clothing!


On Sunday, your newly-acquired skills will be put to the test. A mock rescue will be held in Glenwood Caverns - plan on a full day underground, filled with mental and physical challenges!

Saturday, April 26th
8:00-9:00 Tram Ride & Registration
9:00-9:30 Lecture: Intro to Cave Rescue
9:30-10:15 Lecture: SAR in CO and The Rescue Process
10:15-10:45 Lecture: Buying Time - Hypothermia & Caves
10:45-11:00 Break
11:00-11:30 Lecture: Underground Communications
11:30-12:30 Lecture: (Select one of the following sessions)
 
First Aid Underground - Problem Recognition and Treatment
Intro to ICS
Caving Environment (recommended for Non-Cavers) - Cave Environment, Safety, and Gear

12:30-1:30

Lunch on own & Hands-On Communications
1:30-1:50 Lecture: Safety and Psychology
1:50-2:15 Lecture: Transport Techniques - Patient Lifting
2:15-2:20 Break into teams
2:20-3:20 Hands-On: Patient Packaging
3:20-4:45 Hands-On: Practice Transport Techniques and Obstacle Course
5:00-5:15 Wrap-Up and Briefing for Mock Rescue
tbd Optional evening courses in Self Rescue & Advanced Communications
Sunday, April 27th
8:00-8:30 Tram Ride
8:30-4:00 Rescue Simulation in Glenwood Caverns
4:00-5:00 Follow-up Critique

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