Getting Started in Civil Air Patrol

Emergency Services

Developed July 2005 By PDK Senior Squadron, SER-GA-130

Document Goal

• This document seeks to advise senior members on how to quickly become a qualified and contributing member in CAP’s Emergency Services (ES) Area– This document contains links to key documents or

sources of additional information from The CAP National, GA Wing and PDK Sr. Squadron Web Sites

– Please refer to official CAP Regulations for all Emergency Services training (SQTRs) and other requirements

Why CAP ES Is Important?

• One of Three CAP Missions– Emergency Services

• CAP Flies 95% of Inland SAR Missions• CAP Saves An Average of 100 Lives Per Year

– Aerospace Education– Cadet/Youth Development Programs

• CAP Is A Primary Search And Rescue (SAR) Organization

Why Is CAP ES Important?

• ES Is Also One Of Three Interrelated CAP Senior Member Roles– Emergency Services (ES) Qualification

• Qualification for a job on a SAR Mission• Requires skills training and evaluation (SQTR)

– Squadron Staff and Duty Role• Ensure Squadron’s Effectiveness by Staff Officer Contribution

– CAP Professional Development • Personal Development Required for CAP Recognition and

Advancement (rank, awards, ribbons and other)

What Is Needed to Get Started in ES

Prerequisites• Permanent CAP ID Card and Completed Level I• Complete CAP Tests 116 Parts I & II• Printed Copy of CAPF 101 (101 Card) • A Complete CAP Uniform• CAPF 60 Emergency Contact Form (2 Copies)• A PDK Squadron ES File (Pilot or Non)• Enroll in Georgia Wing email system (AEGES)

What Is?

A CAP 101 Card (CAPF 101)• It Is A CAP Member’s ES Credential • Outlines ES Job Qualifications and Training

Status and obtained via CAP eServices Site

CAP Test 116 Part I & Part II• Provides Overview of CAP ES Procedures and

Protocols• Introduction to Incident Response System (ICS)• Available Online Via CAP eServices Site

How To Start ES Training

1. Speak With Emergency Services Officer To Discuss Your Interests and ES Job Options

• PDK ES Officer is Captain Roy Villers

2. Review Specialty Qualification Training Record (SQTR) Requirements for ES Jobs

3. Start ES Training– Sign-up For PDK Monthly SAR Exercises– Review Wing Training Schedule & VIPERS Updates

4. Enter Completed SQTR Tasks Into Member Information Management System (MIMS)

What Is?

A Specialty Qualification Training Record• SQTRs Outline Tasks Member Must

Demonstrate Proficiency In For ES Role– Sign-off On Tasks By Qualified Supervisor Only– Completed Tasks Entered Into MIMS with

Supervisor’s CAPID

• When All Task Completed, ES Officer Reviews Paper Copy and Squadron Commander Signs for Final Local Approval

• When Wing Approves Qualification Will Appear on CAP 101

What Is?

Member Information Management System (MIMS)• MIMS is An Electronic Record of All Member

Information, Awards and ES Qualifications• Members Are Responsible for Updating MIMS• Quick Entry for SQTRS Available via eServices

– Members Enter Completed Tasks in MIMS Noting Supervisor’s CAP ID

– Supervisor Must “e-Sign-Off” On Completions of Task – Completed SQTRs Require Wing Review/Approval

• ES Qualification Appear on Member’s CAPF 101

What Is?

A PDK Squadron ES File• Local File For All Pilots and Non-Pilots

– Separate from Personnel File• Used By Squadron To ID Staff For Real Missions• Includes Documentation of ES Training

– Missions Completed and Role – Up to Date SQTRS (even if incomplete)– ES Training Include FEMA Course Certificates, Basic &

Advanced Communication Course…• Members Are Responsible for Establishing and

Updating This File (Keep Own Copies)

What Do I Do?

• To Sign-Up for Training– Review Squadron and Wing Training Calendar– Sign-up And Send A Request for Specific Training

• Before Training– Review SQTR Task Guides

• During Training– Sign-In (CAPF 101 and CAPF 60) – Discuss Training Needs and Get Qualified Supervisor– Ensure SQTRs are Demonstrated

• After Training– Login to MIMS Completed Tasks With Superivor’s

CAPID– Update Your Squadron ES File

How Does CAP Recognize ES Work?

• You May Be Called For A Real SAR Mission • Member Achievement of ES Qualifications/Skills

Recognized with Multiple Awards– Emergency Service Patch– Mission Observer Ratings (Wings), Ground Team

Badges…– Activity and Service Ribbons

• More Importantly, You Are Helping CAP Achieve Its Core Mission

A Few Tips

• SQTR Tasks Can Cross Pollinate– Tasks Completed While Training For One Job

Often Count Toward Another Job– Consider Working on Multiple SQTRs

• SQTRS Require Demonstration of Proficiency Not Just Completion of Task

• Consider Multiple ES Roles Air Crew, Ground Team and Mission Base Staff

• FEMA Offers Valuable ES Training Courses

Summary

• Emergency Services A Key CAP Mission• The PDK ES Team Want to Help And

Recognize You for ES Training Progress• But CAP Training Is Self-Guided

– You Decide the Emergency Services Role– You Sign-Up for Training and Exercises– You Complete SQTR Tasks with Supervisor– You Keep MIMS and ES Files Updated

• To Be Safe Keep Your Own Copies

Thank You For Your Service!

This unofficial guide is not intended to replace anyCAP Pamphlets or Regulations.

PDK Senior Squadron SER-GA-130