Mounted search and rescue

["Jacobs, David D" <davjacobs@state.pa.us>]

I was required to take the First Responder course as a result of a transfer 
from Bureau of Parks, to Bureau of Forestry. 

It's too bad that you are in the SE. I work Bald Eagle State Forest, in 
Central PA. I tried to spark an interest in some type of mounted unit. None 
of the other rangers at my district are interested. I even have a contact 
with the PSP mounted unit that offered to help with training. Of course 
mounted SAR would just be one aspect. I was looking more toward a mounted 
enforcement patrol.


-----Original Message-----
From: msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org
[mailto:msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org]On Behalf Of IRVIN
LICHTENSTEIN
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 10:42 AM
To: 'Mounted search and rescue'
Subject: Re: [MSAR] MSAR first aid saddle bag


I am in SE PA. First Responder (oxygen module optional) is now taught by the
Red Cross, as is a 16 hour wilderness first aid course. I am certified to
teach both (and update my CPR-Pro/AED instructor on the 17th).  The EMS
regions for the most part have stopped teaching first responder at their
training facilities and now sanction only EMT and Paramedic. What you have
to determine is how long it will take to get the subject out and by what
method.  If things are really bad and the terrain really difficult we have,
besides 5 civilian helicopters, an Army Reserve medical unit, Air Guard, and
several Coast Guard air stations within a hour flight time.  

By the way I keep my stuff in plastic bags in Cordura saddle bags, two sides
and a cantle bag set up as a unit, water bottle holders on the pommel.  The
side carriers are a little thinner than usual and have zippered closures.   

Irv Lichtenstein 

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