Program
| TIME |
SESSION | DESCRIPTION |
| WEDNESDAY | ||
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Vendor Training Sessions Essential Tools for SAR: Hoists, Night Vision, Obstacle and Terrain Avoidance, Baskets and Litters, Crew Gear, Beacons, Transponders, and more |
Companies providing a wide variety of products and services for the global SAR community have been invited to host their own training or demo sessions prior to the official opening of the 2009 SAR Summit. Make the most of your time and travel budget. Contact your key vendors and encourage them to meet you at the SAR Summit for your required training or pre-purchase demos. Check our site regularly for an updated list of scheduled sessions and one-on-one demo opportunities. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Conference Registration Opens | |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. | Opening Session and Keynote Address | The 2009 SAR Summit officially opens. Welcome remarks from Ernie Stephens, Conference Chair. Keynote Address: United States Coast Guard |
4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. |
Survivor’s Address |
The perspective SAR professionals rarely see: A survivor will recount the events of their own rescue and offer thanks to the global community of SAR professionals on behalf of all those who have been rescued. |
| 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | 2009 Annual Heroism Nominee Cocktail Reception | Join SAR counterparts from all over the world at the opening cocktail reception in honor of the 2009 Helicopter Heroism Award nominees. |
| THURSDAY | ||
| 7:00 a.m. | Registration Opens | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. | Multi-Agency SAR Operations | Panel members have been chosen for their experience in a multi-agency SAR environment to share their unique perspective regarding what they consider the essential tools, training, tips and techniques in such operations. |
9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. |
Crew Rest | SAR crews are normally subjected to shift schedules and duties that are not conducive to proper rest. The panel members will discuss ways to keep fatigue from jeopardizing the safety of the crew and the effectiveness of the operation. |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. | Open-Water/Swift-Water SAR Operations | Panel members have been chosen for their experience in open-water and swift-water SAR operations to share their unique perspective regarding what they consider the essential tools, training, tips and techniques in such environments. |
| 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Six-Minute Shoot-out | This lighthearted approach to new product introductions allows vendors an equal opportunity to present their SAR related products and services in a fun, engaging, but abbreviated format utilizing powerpoint or video as needed - but at the 6-minute mark, the buzzer sounds and the next presenter begins. |
| Noon – 2 p.m. | Helicopter Heroism Luncheon and Awards | The 2009 Annual Helicopter Heroism Award luncheon announcing and honoring this year’s award winners. If you have ever attended, you will understand the absolute honor it is to be a part of this amazing event where the helicopter community pauses to recognize the most outstanding feats of heroism and bravery from the prior year. |
| 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. | SAR Go/No-Go Decisions | Deciding which missions to accept and which to reject can often be a difficult decision with consequences that can cost lives and equipment. The panel will look at ways to maximize the chance of making the right decision. |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. | Night and NVG SAR Operations | Panel members have been chosen for their experience in nighttime SAR operations utilizing NVG technology to share their unique perspective regarding what they consider the essential tools, training, tips and techniques in such operations. |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | The Pilot Pool | The closing panel discussion will center around the current availability of qualified SAR pilots in the market pool, as well has how to develop additional aviators to fill future needs. |
