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2001 Disco II, full fuel, but mostly empty* = 5660 lbs *Truck was weighed with front and rear HD bumpers, winch, steering guard, diff guards, roof rack, dog guard, CO2, basic road hazard kit, fire extinguishers, extra battery, extra radios, factory size tires on factory rims.

I am a member of the San Diego County Sheriff's Search and Rescue detail. Ours is an entirely volunteer staff that is headed by a fulltime Sergeant. The organization is part of the department's Emergency Services Division. We have about 125 members in our SAR organization. About 20 are Reserve...

Lost Person Behavior by Robert J. Koester Fundamentals of Search and Rescue by Donald C. Cooper

Have her try http://www.qrz.com/p/testing.pl These tests use the current question bank. Yes, the learning by this method may be rote memorization, but 1) kids are good at that and 2) the skills to operate come with experience (not by studying for a written test), which she will undoubtedly...

I installed the AedoFab tray in my DII a couple of years back. The quality and fit were very good. Worth the expense, IMHO. I have been running two Optimas with a National Luna battery relay set up. Except for a premature failure of one battery (that's a whole nuther thread) this arrangement...

Did you ever find the socket you need? I may have one from a 01 Disco II. I'll look through my parts pile this weekend.

OneTime, Most of what you described for your screening process experience was material that our recruits learn in our four month academy. That is, they are not expected to have much experience, but having wilderness/mountaineering experience is a bonus. The actual screening involves interviews...

Annual "uniform" allowance from the department and federal tax deduction for mileage and required equipment that isn't otherwise covered by the uniform allowance. Nothing at the state level that I am aware of.

Name: Kevin Callsign: KI6TUG Radio: Icom IC-208H Freq: 2m/70cm Location: Valley Center, CA

I started with an Optima blue top as a replacement for the original battery at the recommendation of John Lee. It fits great in the Disco's huge battery well. Plus, it has extra terminals that are convenient for auxilliaries. Eventually I decided to go with the dual battery set up for the sake...

What about for an '04? Same setup? WOuld it work for it as well with the bottle jack out? I was hoping to use two yellow top Optimas. Do you think it would work with this type setup? My buddy has an '04. I'll take a look and see if the fitment is the same relative to the surrounding...

I installed the aedofab tray in my 2001 Disco. I was able put in a starter battery and deep cycle battery in the same space that used to occupy the original battery and bottle jack. I then installed a National Luna dual battery management system. There is room behind the battery tray to mount...