R2 247 Managing the Inland Search Foundation (Search & Rescue) – Boise

April 26-28, 2025, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Credit Hours: 24
Course Number: R2 247

Description:

The Managing the Inland Search Function Basic course provides participants with information and knowledge about conducting search operations and the overall management of a missing person incident. Course completion enables participants to manage and direct search efforts for missing or lost persons in a more coordinated and efficient manner. The training serves as a state-of-the-art forum of information exchange about conducting search operations in wilderness, rural, or urban environments. Textbook materials, articles, research documents, and the combined experience and knowledge of the instructors along with the course participants all combine to create an “Information Rich Learning Environment.” That environment and methodology of information sharing is one of the leading attributes of the course.

Instructors: Brett Stoffel, Chris Brookman, Ron Christensen

Location:

Ada County Sheriff’s Office
7200 Barrister Drive
Boise, ID 83704

Cost: $120  Payable to Idaho Mountain Search & Rescue

(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging.)

Registration Details:

Managing Inland Search – Boise

https://misf2025.eventbrite.com/

Registration opens March 7, 2025.

Registration deadline: April 11, 2025

Remarks:

Required Books: Managing the Inland Search Function and Lost Person Behavior
(Books are required for the class, they can be purchased at registration or you can bring your own)

Point of contact: Bill Ward, 208-577-3563, or wwardjr@adacounty.id.gov