Mounted search and rescue

[atvsar@comcast.net]

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   I was  bouncing through the internet and found your question 
regarding ATV training opportunities. I'm not sure of your resources, 
but if your ATV operators can make it to Northern Ca. there is 
usually a very extensive course on ATV operation during a SAR 
mission. Every year on the second weekend of September the State OES 
and a local Sheriff's office holds SAREX (search and rescue 
exercise). Placer Co. Sheriff's Off Road M/C unit usually instruct 
the course. I have taken it several times and helped teach it and 
feel the course is well worth the time. Some years the course is not 
available due to location. SAREX changes location every year. My unit 
has a long term goal of building a permanent course and will probably 
have it open to other agencies after the bugs get worked out.

Darren Dembski
ATV Unit Leader
Solano Co. Sheriff's 
Emergency Services Responce Team