Google Public Alerts
Some comments about the recently announced Google Public Alerts system.
Map of SAR Incidents in BC 2011
Map of BC SAR Teams and Incidents from 2011 /2012
A map plotting the location of all of the SAR incidents in BC for 2011 and 2012, including the location of each team in BC.
Beacons vs Transceivers again
It seems that people are still confused about the difference between an emergency locator *beacon* and an avalanche *transceiver*
Sledder Situational Awareness again
The S.T.O.P. tool designed to encourage sledders to develop situational awareness and be safer in avalanche terrain
CAA AvSAR Course
Some musings on the CAA’s Avalanche Search and Rescue seminar for SAR teams considering sending people.
Situational Awareness: Sledder vs Skier
In my last post on this subject I wrote about how skiers have an advantage over sledders in that they have more opportunity to observe conditions as they travel through terrain. Today, some observations on the flip side of the …
Older Map of Pitt Lake
We came across this map of Pitt Lake in the SAR Archives the other day. Interesting for the place names that aren’t on more modern maps. Funny how the mountains look like cones.
William Fisher Search Review
A review of a 3 day search on Vancouver island with significant logistical issues that were overcome by use of amateur radio.
Guest Post tomorrow
Tomorrow I’ll have a guest writer posting to the blog.