Safety, Tips and Travel for All SARTREX Program Attendees and Instructors

The "Travel Safety for the SAR Professional" course is a mandatory online module for all participants attending the SARTREX physical training event. In the professional Search and Rescue context, the journey to an operational area is considered the first phase of the mission. This course is designed to instill an operational mindset in participants, equipping them with the necessary framework to plan, execute, and complete their travel to the event with the same diligence and risk management they would apply to a field operation. The program moves beyond conventional travel advice and focuses on the specific challenges faced by SAR professionals traveling internationally with specialized equipment and a requirement to arrive physically and mentally prepared for demanding activities. TARGET AUDIENCE This course is mandatory for all selected SARTREX participants, including instructors, module leaders, and general attendees. COURSE GOALS & OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to: Adopt an Operational Mindset: Treat travel as a planned mission with clear objectives, risk assessments, and contingency plans. Mitigate Travel Risks: Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to documentation, health, personal security, and equipment transport. Enhance Situational Awareness: Apply strategies to maintain situational awareness in unfamiliar and dynamic transit environments. Ensure Operational Readiness: Arrive at the SARTREX event on time, with all required equipment, and in a state of physical and mental readiness to begin training.