12/10/2013

The passion of rescue

"The passion of rescue reveals the highest dynamic of the human soul"  -Kurt Hahn  


12/09/2013

The Search Continues for the Lost Man from Quebec

Maine Association for Search and Rescue

There is a search for the the lost man from Quebec in the near future.  FSAR members, please check D4H or your email for details. You will need to contact team president Yates if you are planning on attending. It is possible to spend the night in Millinocket the night before but you need to contact Yates ASAP to reserve a spot. 

Numbers are critical for search planning and logistics.

Please contact Steve Yates if you are able to attend.

http://bangordailynews.com/2013/12/02/news/piscataquis/warden-service-continues-search-for-missing-quebec-man/

12/07/2013

Next FSAR Meeting/Training & Gear Sale Dec. 11 KFD

Remember: Start looking through your old gear stashes for items for the:


Christmas Outdoor Gear, books, fishing, hunting, camping, clothing, equipment Yard Sale!  
December 11th
FSAR monthly meeting and training
6:30 p.m.
KFD


Gear to share: winter sleeping systems (bags, bivy & ground pad)


Training: Hunker Down


Monthly knot: Melissa



Next Chamberlin Search Date for FSAR Members

From MASAR

There is to be a search for Renald Poulin Sunday December 15 2013. There is a chance that Lt Adam can get a place to stay the night before in Millinocket to get searchers closer. 

 Please contact S. Yates if you are available.

12/05/2013

FSAR Rope Rescue Team

The FSAR Rope Rescue Team met on Wednesday. Nine members participated in a great series of discussions about all aspects of our rope rescue team. We left the meeting having elected co-team leaders, Melissa and Paul. The team decided to increase the frequency and variety of locations of our trainings.


We will next meet 1 hour before (5:30) the Jan 8 and Feb 12 FSAR meetings.

Any FSAR member is welcome to join us.


Photo: Glenn Speight

12/01/2013

FSAR Call-out search for missing 68 Y.O. Male near Chamberlain, Me.

Full MASAR callout for search of 68 yo male missing near Chamberlin-off Telos Rd. since Nov. 26. Request ground searchers Monday Dec. 2 8:00 a.m. call Mit if you can respond.

See email or D4H for more info


11/11/2013

FSAR monthly training/meeting is this Wednesday Nov. 13 at KFD at 6:30.

Our monthly training/meeting is this Wednesday Nov. 13 at KFD at 6:30.

Training: "Who you gonna call?"

Gear to share: Footwear- for the season: what do yo like and why? Bring some examples of your current favorites for this season.

Other business: 

update roster
dues ($20)
and more!

We hope to have a few new faces, please join us if you can!

10/23/2013

Rigging for Rescue class on MDI Oct 2013

Photos from the recent 4 day Rigging for Rescue class on MDI.  Three FSAR members attended the class.