Mounted search and rescue

[Una Smith <una@lanl.gov>]

Jorene wrote:
>One huge obstacle for a FEMA-based SAR standard is that it would require
>collaboration with existing SAR volunteer organizations (NASAR, Mountain
>Rescue Assoc., and others) ... and FEMA-generated training would potentially
>threaten the very existence of those organizations.

Let's not forget FEMA is not the same kind of animal as NASAR,
MRA, etc.  FEMA is heavily into operations (eg, on-site emergency
management);  these others are not.

        Una Smith
        Santa Fe County Sheriff's Posse, in New Mexico