Mounted search and rescue

["Jorene Downs" <Jorene@CEOates.com>]

From: "Chuck Daniel" <iwhound@voyager.net>
> the EMA director desired to have our group ready for major callouts after 
> a
> large scale event.  MSAR can handle not only specific searches, but can
> contribute to multiple searches after tornados, floods or other large
> events.  Our group has agreed to participate in such events.

Chuck, if you anticipate MSAR disaster response - and I heartily approve - I 
strongly recommend going after at least basic level cross-training for 
disaster response. The CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program 
under Homeland Security would be a great first step and provide a foundation 
to build on. Your EM should be aware of available local CERT training, or 
visit http://citizencorps.gov/programs

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Jorene Downs
Tulare Co SAR - Hasty Team ICP Team
www.ceoates.com/sar
Tulare-Kings CERT
www.tk-cert.org

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