[MSAR] Re: [PL 105-19] Home Land Security

tm'-fi TFinkle at erols.com
Fri Mar 26 18:02:25 EST 2004


As volunteer public service professionals, I know on no laws that covers 
those persons who are negligent in their duties and performing tasks 
that exceed their level of documented training.  That is why it is so 
important to document all aspects of MSAR training and for team 
management to ensure that their teams members perform only those duties 
which they were trained.    Sadly, in this world of the civil litigation 
bandwagon, no one is safe from being the subject of a law suit.

I believe the reason Jorene had brought this topic up, was to advise 
SAR/MSAR teams that our role during an emergency situation could be 
greatly expanded, providing teams were prepared and trained for the tasks.

Tomi'
TROT Search & Rescue Mounted Team
State of Maryland

     

BC911 wrote:

> OK, I read the law. Basically it says and covers what most state laws 
> already cover. I will still go by me state law and not depend on the 
> federal one.
> Also if you notice, it does not protect you if you are negligent, 
> cause willful harm or you are doing something outside of your level of 
> training or licensure. Pretty much that same as our state law.


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