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Post by hitower on Aug 8, 2007 19:09:49 GMT -5
I am looking for opinions on the starting of a Wilderness/lost persons SAR (Search and Rescue) Team.
I belonged to Team 600 in Indiana County for quite some years prior to relocating. I feel this County would benefit from this type of service. If I have enough Interest I want to hold a interest meeting. Then draw a letter for the Sheriff, as by PA law the County Sheriff oversees all SAR operations in their respective county.
Reply with feedback. Lets keep this on the level, not off the wall.
Thanks
TA DE WITT
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Post by brfrwebguy on Sept 6, 2007 20:28:54 GMT -5
i would th ink that would be an excellent idea. I am not in the fire/rescue service yet but I plan on being and that sounds great.
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Post by cshreck on Sept 10, 2007 11:36:25 GMT -5
I would be interested in being in a wilderness search and rescue team for the county. Please advise if you decide on a meeting date and time.
Thank yoU!
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Post by boroemt on Oct 16, 2007 14:46:53 GMT -5
sounds like a good idea, as I told you before, let me know if anything happens in its progress.
B. Shank
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Post by firepolice9 on Oct 17, 2007 18:48:59 GMT -5
I think that would be great, sign me up
you can email me at mike_mccarty_69@msn.com
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Post by firemedic on Nov 5, 2007 11:22:47 GMT -5
I just recently moved into the county and am trying to find such a team also. I have past experience and training in this type of rescue genre. Pleases let me know if this idea is still going forward. I am very interest and I also have canine that I started to train for wilderness scent tracking. I also have some resources that may very useful in starting such a venture.
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Post by hitower on Dec 15, 2007 5:44:59 GMT -5
Okay ------- Now that I see the interest is there. It is time to announce a meeting. I will be setting a meeting date. I will announce the date/time and location in the very near future.
Thank you all for the interest. T. A. De Witt
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Post by brfrwebguy on Dec 15, 2007 23:44:32 GMT -5
this is a good idea. let me know what is going on. i dont have any training yet because i attend school 3hrs from home. i am planning on getting some when i am in break.
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Post by jackass on Jan 2, 2008 17:48:55 GMT -5
I would say that is a great idea! There are enough companies that have all the right equiptment to lend a hand if all the Derartments would have people interested. Just throwing it out.
Robb Sell 1st Sgt.16
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Post by navyncisfan on Jan 25, 2008 15:51:15 GMT -5
any update on this?
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Post by ffsmith4 on Jan 28, 2008 20:31:44 GMT -5
That is a good idea i would love to a part of that....
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Post by firemedic on Feb 18, 2008 7:14:56 GMT -5
If there is truly any interest in this I will make some contacts to help us get started. Just message me with your contact information or any questions. I feel that this would be a very valuable resource in this area.
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Post by MAYTAG on Feb 19, 2008 9:21:26 GMT -5
If there is truly any interest in this I will make some contacts to help us get started. Just message me with your contact information or any questions. I feel that this would be a very valuable resource in this area. Ditto !!! FM, check your PM and as I've told Hitower, couple of us ole timers are interested in helping where/ when we can. |
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Post by navyncisfan on Feb 19, 2008 19:16:27 GMT -5
I have interest with this.
what training would be required before participation in the team?
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Post by hitower on Feb 20, 2008 23:58:37 GMT -5
Okay, can we agree on a date and location for an informational meeting to start the ball rolling.
To get a SAR Team started we need to plan our logistics of Dispatch Procedure, Initial coverage area, authority from the Sheriff and County Commissioners, Rank and File for Officers - Line and Administrative, Training (FC Training Center), Vehicle acquiring for CP, Standards for Man Trackers, K9 - Tracking/Trailing and Air Scenting, K9 Handler responsibility and training, K9 Agility testing and on line testing, radio frequency (Emerg Mgt).
So as you all see there is a large amount of COMMITMENT before we just beat the brush.
So many different specialty fields in SAR, SAR Management, Man Trackers, Grid Searchers, K9 Handlers, Equestrian Team Members, Fund raising for equipment, etc.....
The first step is to meet and draw a vision/mission statement to meet with the Commissioners and Sheriff on.
The Team I was involved with received great support from the County Level to the Degree that the county insured the Command Post, covered the workman's comp issue and donated a Mini Bus from Transportation for the CP.
Lets get together and do this........... as the NASAR (National Search and Rescue) motto Search is an EMERGENCY......... lets do this SO others may Live....................
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