Please read through the Training Materials Page to start learning & download the SAR Crew Manual Chapters!
New Crew Orientation
The following info to to prepare you for your initial training with Station 35. All new members MUST complete standardized training in the form of the Station 35 New Crew Course prior to being placed on a crew and going in to service. For more info regarding this course see below.
Requirements
The goal of this training is to familiarize with auxiliary, station and crew procedures and to demonstrate a minimum safe working knowledge of emergency procedures, seamanship and personal safety.
All CCGA-P members are expected to already have a valid Radio Operator Certificate - Marine (ROC-M) and hold a current Marine Basic First Aid Certificate prior to joining; however, if not they are required to obtain these certificates within 6 months of becoming a member.
All CCGA-P members are expected to:
- Obtain a Radio Operator Certificate (ROC-M) if not obtained prior
- Obtain and maintain a valid/current Marine Basic First Aid certificate (or equivalent)
- Obtain and maintain 20 hours sea time per year (previous 12 months)
- Attend monthly training (minimum of 10 training sessions per year)
- Attend monthly on call rotations with a duty crew
It is expected that all new members will be available for service for at least one year, if you do not think you will be, please notify the training officer immediately to discuss your involvement. Quite a lot of training is required in your initial year in order to sign you off as
Online Content
The best way to start learning is to familiarize with ALL the content on Station 35’s website at www.vmrs.org and in the crew area at http://www.vmrs.org/crew-area.html (password available from Training Officer).
Once your member application has been approved and processed by the CCGA-P office, you should get and email from them with your log on info for the CCGA-P website. This website is the backbone of the auxiliary and includes the SAR Management System (SMS) that tracks all activity, training, certifications, documents and more. Please set up your profile with your phone number, addresses, and photo, keep it current and check back often to keep track of your training sign-offs. All new crew must familiarize with the CCGA-P website at http://www.ccga-pacific.org. If you have not yet received you website account login information from the CCGA-P office, please email operations.assistant@ccga-p.ca to request it.
NOTE: It is very important to upload your certifications to the CCGA-P website (Pleasure Craft Operator Card, Radio Operator Certificate, First Aid, etc.) prior to serving as crew. Contact a coxswain, training officer or CCGA-P office for assistance if required.
Training Flow
This is the process you will follow from this point to complete your New Crew training which is meant to orient you to the station, vessels, emergency & on call procedures and personal safety equipment. Steps 1 & 2 can be completed prior to receiving your CCGA-P membership which will be needed in order to enrol in the New Crew Course. Prior to being placed on a crew, undertaking Basic Crew training (which includes ANY ON WATER activities), you must complete all of the following:
Members who have completed the New Crew Course will be signed off as New Crew (probationary/trainee) and authorized to be on the water on CCGA-P vessels. At this point you will be informed of your status and will be contacted to determine your availability to be assigned to a crew.
You will also be eligible to attend all Basic Crew training sessions and contact duty coxswains to attend rotational on water training (see the calendar on the VMRS website crew area at http://vmrs-crew.weebly.com/schedule.html and download the rotation schedule on the same page located just above).
All New Crew are urged to attend 2 or more on water training sessions per month. Contact the Duty Coxswains (dutycoxn@vmrs.org) to request to participate in on water training during their rotations. You do not have to be on that crew. A new member should be able to accumulate 20 hours of sea time (required to serve as SAR crew) within 6 months in this manner.
Requirements
The goal of this training is to familiarize with auxiliary, station and crew procedures and to demonstrate a minimum safe working knowledge of emergency procedures, seamanship and personal safety.
All CCGA-P members are expected to already have a valid Radio Operator Certificate - Marine (ROC-M) and hold a current Marine Basic First Aid Certificate prior to joining; however, if not they are required to obtain these certificates within 6 months of becoming a member.
All CCGA-P members are expected to:
- Obtain a Radio Operator Certificate (ROC-M) if not obtained prior
- Obtain and maintain a valid/current Marine Basic First Aid certificate (or equivalent)
- Obtain and maintain 20 hours sea time per year (previous 12 months)
- Attend monthly training (minimum of 10 training sessions per year)
- Attend monthly on call rotations with a duty crew
It is expected that all new members will be available for service for at least one year, if you do not think you will be, please notify the training officer immediately to discuss your involvement. Quite a lot of training is required in your initial year in order to sign you off as
Online Content
The best way to start learning is to familiarize with ALL the content on Station 35’s website at www.vmrs.org and in the crew area at http://www.vmrs.org/crew-area.html (password available from Training Officer).
Once your member application has been approved and processed by the CCGA-P office, you should get and email from them with your log on info for the CCGA-P website. This website is the backbone of the auxiliary and includes the SAR Management System (SMS) that tracks all activity, training, certifications, documents and more. Please set up your profile with your phone number, addresses, and photo, keep it current and check back often to keep track of your training sign-offs. All new crew must familiarize with the CCGA-P website at http://www.ccga-pacific.org. If you have not yet received you website account login information from the CCGA-P office, please email operations.assistant@ccga-p.ca to request it.
NOTE: It is very important to upload your certifications to the CCGA-P website (Pleasure Craft Operator Card, Radio Operator Certificate, First Aid, etc.) prior to serving as crew. Contact a coxswain, training officer or CCGA-P office for assistance if required.
Training Flow
This is the process you will follow from this point to complete your New Crew training which is meant to orient you to the station, vessels, emergency & on call procedures and personal safety equipment. Steps 1 & 2 can be completed prior to receiving your CCGA-P membership which will be needed in order to enrol in the New Crew Course. Prior to being placed on a crew, undertaking Basic Crew training (which includes ANY ON WATER activities), you must complete all of the following:
- Complete the New Crew Training Materials (listed on the VMRS website at http://www.vmrs.org/training-materials.html) *Completion required prior to starting the New Crew Course.
- Complete New Crew Quizzes (sent with orientation package & on the VMRS website at http://www.vmrs.org/training-materials.html) *Bring these with you to the New Crew Course .
- New Crew Course (see below for course outline) *Please bring your PCOC, Radio and First Aid certificates and a portrait photo in film or digital form to upload to the website. *Minimum essential SAR gear will be provided during on-water training but bring gloves, head & waterproof foot ware.
- Pass the New Crew Written Exam (completed at the end of the New Crew Course)
Members who have completed the New Crew Course will be signed off as New Crew (probationary/trainee) and authorized to be on the water on CCGA-P vessels. At this point you will be informed of your status and will be contacted to determine your availability to be assigned to a crew.
You will also be eligible to attend all Basic Crew training sessions and contact duty coxswains to attend rotational on water training (see the calendar on the VMRS website crew area at http://vmrs-crew.weebly.com/schedule.html and download the rotation schedule on the same page located just above).
All New Crew are urged to attend 2 or more on water training sessions per month. Contact the Duty Coxswains (dutycoxn@vmrs.org) to request to participate in on water training during their rotations. You do not have to be on that crew. A new member should be able to accumulate 20 hours of sea time (required to serve as SAR crew) within 6 months in this manner.
Thank you!
For any further questions, do not hesitate to contact the Training Officer at training@vmrs.org
Thanks for your commitment to Station 35/Victoria Marine Rescue and get ready to be challenged, make new friends and help people in distress!
For any further questions, do not hesitate to contact the Training Officer at training@vmrs.org
Thanks for your commitment to Station 35/Victoria Marine Rescue and get ready to be challenged, make new friends and help people in distress!
