Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Survival gear: The Compass-LED-Firestarter survival bracelet accessory unit is coming soon from Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT)

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A cool new survival bracelet accessory that includes a compass, LED flashlight, and firestarter will be released soon by Columbia River ...
Monday, February 17, 2014

Rope Rescue: How to lighten your wilderness litter loads, by Andy Maguire, "Park Ranger Magazine"

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This article is brought to you through the generosity of the fine folks at Park Ranger Magazine. Published by TR Media Ltd., in Waterloo...
Sunday, February 16, 2014

Lost Person Behavior: Children 1 to 3 years old, by the Arizona Search and Rescue Coordinators Association

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

How to make a map protractor and UTM roamer scale easier and faster to use while underway in the bush

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Source: This article was adapted from The Ranger Digest, Handbooks 1 thru 9 , by US Army Ranger Rick F. Tscherne. Copyright © 1988-20...
Friday, February 14, 2014

The Feb 2014, 34-page, issue of the National Search Dog Alliance's "SAR Dog News" is online

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Man-Tracking—How to use light to your advantage, by David Scott-Donelan

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The main reason we are able to see tracks is because light from the sun casts a shadow in the imprint of the sole pattern on the ground. It ...
Thursday, February 13, 2014

Feb/Mar 2014 issue of the Colorado Search & Rescue Board Newsletter is online

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How to build a campfire, by ScoutMasterCG

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Source: ScoutMasterCG
Wednesday, February 12, 2014

SAR Fatality—Manitoba, Canada: Searcher with Lac Brochet Search and Rescue (Rangers) found deceased during search for missing subject; second searcher in critical condition

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Global News is reporting... WOLLASTON LAKE, Sask. – A search and rescue member has been found dead and a second one is in critical condi...

How to conduct a rescuer-based pick-off of an unsupported victim, by Tom Pendley

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Source: This article was adapted from The Essential Technical Rescue Field Operations Guide, 4th Edition , by Tom Pe...
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K-9 Handlers—Dog Food Recall: Pro-Pet Dog Food of St. Marys, Ohio, USA, recalls 'Hubbard Life' and 'QC Plus' dog food

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Monday, February 10, 2014

Winter 2014 issue of the Mountain Rescue Association's "Meridian Magazine" is online

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Inside this issue: The Alpine Near-Miss Survey NASAR Conference 2014 President’s Message Interview with Neil Van Dyke ITRS 2013 Repo...
Friday, January 31, 2014

SAR GEAR: 'Search & Rescue' worn-look, embroidered, navy blue baseball hat

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100% bio-washed chino twill Six-panel, low-profile Pre-curved visor Adjustable self-fabric back with tri-glide buckle close Learn mo...

Frostbite—To Thaw or Not to Thaw, by Tod Schimelpfenig, NOLS Wilderness Medical Institute

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Frostbitten toes. (Photo courtesy of Dr. S. Falz, WikiMedia.org) I was recently asked what to do if you can't make it back to the t...
Thursday, January 30, 2014

February 2014 issue of "Waypoint AirMed & Rescue" is online

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How to use your compass to get around an obstacle blocking your intended route, by Emergency Management Australia

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There may be occasions when it will be necessary to alter the direction of travel in order to avoid a major obstacle. This is best done by...

February 2014 issue of "SAR News" published by Arizona's Search and Rescue Council (SARCI) is online

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January 2014 'Month in Review' issue of Emergency Management Magazine is online

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Read it here .
Wednesday, January 29, 2014

How to use the T-Method to calculate forces in a mechanical-advantage system, by CMC Rescue, Inc.

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The T-Method is used to calculate the forces in a system. Only moving pulleys create mechanical advantage. Step 1: Start at the input en...
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

2014 NASAR Awards—Nomination submissions due by March 22nd, 2014

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It is the continuing policy of NASAR to encourage public recognition of those agencies, organizations and individuals who, through outstand...