First FSAR Meeting of the Season

16 members attended the first regular meeting of the season on Wednesday. The evening began with a review and critique of the 3 FSAR calls we responded to this past season, Saddleback Jr. rescue, Flagstaff Lake Search, and the Tumbledown carry-out. Members also learned about an upcoming training oppertunity at the October 3, WEMT end-test scenario at Clay Brook Lodge. Dinner will be at 5 p.m. with a night mock rescue/search/evacuation to follow. The evening ended with a wilderness fire starting training by Coby, Seb and others. The fire-starting skill is one of many needed to attain the BASAR (Basic Search & Rescue) certification that is the goal of the year's training program.

James fuels the flames.

Jake uses a 'metal match' or 'magnesium match' to start his fire.

Forrest and Phil admire their handiwork.

A row of fires kindled by FSAR members during the evening training.