Lost Person Behavior Training

The FSAR monthly training was on lost person behavior.  We used Rober Koester's book, as a reference tool to help determine where to put search resources.  After a short power point presentation, four fictitious search scenarios were presented to each group.

 Groups had 15 minutes to review the search profile and scenario map to develop a hasty-team search plan.

Using the strengths and personal experience base of all team members, a search plan was created.

 Ed is a 32 y.o. Hunter, visiting from CT, hunting with his cousin Bert in unfamiliar terrain.  Bert set him up in a tree stand at 6 a.m. then climbed into his stand ¼ mile away in a different tree stand.  When Bert returned at noon, Ed was missing. His gun, pack and all personal items were still in the tree stand.

 Newer members were mixed in with more experienced members, everyone brings something to the conversation.

 

To conclude, we reviewed each scenario together and discussed a logical plan of action.

Baxter State Park Winter Mountineering Workshop March 2019

FSAR’s John Rollhauser and Melissa Shea participated in the annual SAR Winter Training at Baxter March 2-4, 2019. 

 Team members from 5 other state teams worked with Baxter State Park rangers to learn mountaineering skills, avalanche awareness and transceiver rescue, and fixed line travel with snow anchors.

 Melissa taught the avalanche awareness and transceiver training and presented the group a slideshow of her recent trip to Nepal.