Mounted search and rescue

[tm-fi <TFinkle@erols.com>]

As public servant with over 25 years in the emergency services community, 
I am speak for myself and not as a member of any team or organization.

I agree that there is no need to "out" anyone.  However, at minimum, the
twelve States are represent the Committee should be known.   

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I believe the committee is fairly
well balanced for  representation. (If you draw a vertical line through the
middle of the USA we  have 3 representatives on each side of that line. If
you draw a horizontal line  we have 3 on each side of the line.)
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I sincerely expect that the Committee is only working towards a basic NASAR-MSAR
standard.  It is imperative that any additional standards need to be created
and implemented from those who first obtain the "basic introductory standard,"
then a new committee can progress towards additional standards from there!
        

Perhaps now is the time MSAR-Rider group to form a similar committee and
suggest minimum performance standards that can be used by all volunteer teams
regardless of their demographics.  I believe MSAR-Riders provides exceptional
(if not the best) representation of our entire community and includes teams
from throughout the Country.  Regardless, there is an immediate need for
someone to provide a low (or no) cost set of standards for the entire volunteer
MSAR Community that contains suggested detail specific performance levels
and guidelines for teams everywhere.
 
Tomï Finkle
Charles County, Maryland