FSAR meeting minutes 11-10-10

We only had 4 members at this month's meeting. I heard from a number of members who were unable to attend (I appreciate the emails and calls beforehand if you will be unable to attend, thanks) However we had a good training.

We worked halfway through MASARs Search Tactics section of the BASAR class. Members learned about and discussed:
• PLS- Place Last Seen
• LKP-Last known point
• Touched on: lost person behavior
• POD-Probability of detection (this is a %)
• Passive search methods: attraction, confinement, track traps
• Active search methods: Grid search, dog teams, air assets and dive teams.
• Discussed Critical separation

In the meeting we discussed the process of selecting the best wheel to purchase for our litter (grant funded, thank you Sugarloaf Charitable Trust!)

Al, Barry and Will and other Sugarloafers were unable to make the meeting so we will hear a review of the big Sugarloaf scenario training at the December meeting.

Steve will create a laminated FSAR active roster for all members and will distribute it at the next meeting.

Next Meeting December 8, KFD 6:30.