No I am not aware of anyone bad mouthing MSAR. I will definatly let you know
if I hear anything.
On 1/25/06, Jorene Downs <Jorene@ceoates.com> wrote:
>
> From: "Lauri Struve" <lauris10@earthlink.net>
> > [...] I'm
> > wondering if anyone else is hearing that someone is basically
> badmouthing
> > MSAR and telling the agencies not to use horses.
> > Lauri
>
> I haven't heard anything broad scope as a source. This kind of comment /
> rumor can come from a variety of sources within the SAR community, but I
> suspect it is a local source wherever this occurs. It may be individuals
> who
> somehow feel threatened and want to "protect" their position in SAR, it
> may
> somehow be personal, it may simply be based on ignorance, or - in the
> instance of a poorly trained local MSAR unit - may have some foundation as
> a
> legitimate complaint.
>
> The best way I know to counter this kind of accusation is to ensure the
> local MSAR has quality recognized training in both SAR and MSAR, good
> standards and documentation, and make an ongoing effort to train jointly
> with others. Building strong working relationships with others in SAR -
> including management - will clearly demonstrate capabilities and
> professionalism and give local "Don't use MSAR" no valid ammunition.
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
> Jorene Downs
> Tulare Co SAR - Hasty Team ICP Team
> www.ceoates.com/sar
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