# Presentation: 218542

## 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](http://www.cap.gov/about/PROGRAMS.html)_
- _[Emergency Services](http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5243)_
- CAP Flies 95% of Inland SAR Missions
- CAP Saves An Average of 100 Lives Per Year
- _[Aerospace Education](http://level2.cap.gov/visitors/programs/aerospace_education/)_
- _[Cadet/Youth Development Programs](http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5177)_
- 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](http://level2.cap.gov/visitors/programs/operations/emergency_services/emergency_services_curriculum.cfm)_
- 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 ](http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5239)_
- 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](http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5789)_
- Printed Copy of CAPF 101 (101 Card)
- A Complete CAP Uniform
- _[CAPF 60](http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5789)__ 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](http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5491)_
- 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

- Speak With Emergency Services Officer To Discuss Your Interests and ES Job Options
- PDK ES Officer is Captain Roy Villers
- _[Review Specialty Qualification Training Record ](http://level2.cap.gov/visitors/programs/operations/emergency_services/emergency_services_curriculum.cfm)__(SQTR) Requirements for ES Jobs_
- Start ES Training
- Sign-up For PDK Monthly SAR Exercises
- Review Wing Training Schedule & _[VIPERS](http://gawg.cap.gov/viper/)__ Updates_
- Enter Completed SQTR Tasks Into _[Member Information Management System ](https://www.capnhq.gov/default.aspx)__(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](https://www.capnhq.gov/default.aspx)_
- 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 ](http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/crslist.asp)_

## 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 any*
*CAP Pamphlets or Regulations. *
*PDK Senior Squadron SER-GA-130*