TMRU Progression: Rescue Support to Strike Team Leader (OL)

For more information contact membership@tacomamountainrescue.com. See the bottom of the page for the key to the skills standards referenced below.

  • Rescue 1 year minimum
  • Written request to Membership Chair, include the following information:
    • Copy of current First Aid certificate(MOFA plus adult CPR, Standard First Aid/ equivalent)
    • Date of STL training attended

For the Skills Evaluation:

  • Written test:
    • Callout procedure
    • Search theory
  • Skills:
    • Passport System

Key to Standards

Task Performance

1 Extremely Limited Can do simple parts of the task. Needs to be told or shown how to do most of the task.

2 Partially Proficient Can do most parts of the task. Needs help only on hardest parts.

3 Competent Can do all parts of the task. Needs only spot check of completed work.

4 Highly Proficient Can do the complete task quickly and accurately. Can tell or show others how to do the task.

Task Knowledge

a Nomenclature Can name parts, tools, and simple facts about the task

b Procedures Can determine step-by-step procedures for doing the task.

c Operating Procedures Can explain why and when the task must be done and why each step is needed.

d Complete Theory Can predict, identify, and resolve problems about the task.

Subject Knowledge

A Facts Can identify basic facts and terms about the subject.

B Principles Can explain relationship of basic facts and state general principles about the subject.

C Analysis Can analyze facts and principles and draw conclusions about the subject.

D Evaluation Can evaluate conditions and make proper decisions about the subject.