Don't have anything relevant to add, just wanted to be the first
- Thread starter BIGdaddy
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PhulesAU
Explorer
Tired of being in a SAR State from H##l, In Texas each county sheriff is responsable for operations. The state was "Fix'nto" write standards and guidelines. But...... 4 years that I been waiting and still nothing. UGH
Most of what we do anymore is at the very local level. lost persons and evidence searchs. About ready to "chuck it" .
Most of what we do anymore is at the very local level. lost persons and evidence searchs. About ready to "chuck it" .
Maximus Ram
Expedition Leader
This is going to awsome, I do believe. NNow I know nothing beats proper training, but this sub-forum can turn into a great resource for information on possibly where to find classes/workshops , types of gear , what works/ what doesn't and real life experiences.
Another great area on ExPO......:wings: :wings: :wings:
Another great area on ExPO......:wings: :wings: :wings:
offroad_nomad
Adventurer
Brian,
Check out the San Diego Mountain Rescue Team. They are a non-profit organization, like my team, that works alongside law enforcement.
Ian
Check out the San Diego Mountain Rescue Team. They are a non-profit organization, like my team, that works alongside law enforcement.
Ian
BIGdaddy said:
seriously though, I'd love to get some info about SAR in San Diego, that doesn't have anything to do with the Sheriff's department.
Once upon a time i was an EMT and a firefighter up in Sacramento.
Regards,
Brian
offroad_nomad
Adventurer
Thanks ExPo for adding this to your Forums.
Rallyroo
Expedition Leader
Bluto said:
I've been wanting to take the CERT class in my area too.
I've been a volunteer for over 8 years in the Los Angeles County Disaster Communications Service which uses amateur radio for disaster relief communications.
For the longest time, I've also been wanting to volunteer for one of the local SAR groups, but it appears I'm out of response time range.
Spikepretorius
Explorer
We had a situation here in Cape Town where there are goverment agencies, private organisations, and loads of clubs all with a SAR element. It took a while, and plenty of politics, till they formed WSAR which manages the whole thing to keep things simple.
One Rescue Manager on duty. One phone number. One set of rules. They assess a situation then call however many guys they need from each discipline (Hi angle, climbers, 4x4, paramedic, etc etc). The guys get called in in phases as well. (The two rescues I've done I was in the second phase, 1st phase were already in the field, 3rd phase got stood down)
It keeps things organised, keeps the rescue scene uncluttered, and more importantly controls egos. The hi angle guys tnd to enjoy the limelight
eepwall: When you take a close peek at the law here the local cop is in charge. The unwritten policy though is that if the cop gets uppitty then it's downtools till he get's the message and gets out the way.
DarkHelmet
Adventurer
ntsqd said:
Our unit (IMSARU) is a stand alone agency. We are not affiliated with any specific Sheriff's Office here in Idaho. This is both good and bad.
Pros:
- We have a lot of latitude as to where we go, when, and whom we will and won't work with.
Cons:
- No gov funding. We operate entirely on donations and fundraising.
- We have to market ourselves to agencies to get missions. We have some great relationships with some agencies. Others that don't play well with us, and many that don't even know we exist.
- DH