The Fox 40 whistle and bird calls
SAR uses whistle blasts to help find missing people in the bush, but there’s a bird that sounds just like a Fox 40 whistle.
Tag: SAR
Hazard, Risk and Consequences
Some musings on the differences between hazard, risk and consequences as they relate to risk management in search and rescue.
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.
CAA AvSAR Course
Some musings on the CAA’s Avalanche Search and Rescue seminar for SAR teams considering sending people.
Guest Post tomorrow
Tomorrow I’ll have a guest writer posting to the blog.
The use of Smartphones in SAR
A discussion of various ways SAR members can use smartphones
A Social Media Policy for SAR
Descending Mount Matier
The need for a Social Media Policy for Search and Rescue teams and members is explored
Social Media in SAR Management: Getting The Word Out
Share designed by <a href="http://www.thenounproject.com/Mikhail1986">Michael Rowe</a> from the <a href="http://www.thenounproject.com">Noun Project</a>
A discussion of best practises for SAR teams in the use of Social Media in SAR Management, and disseminating information
Last Night’s Task
A minor rescue on Eagle Ridge of two hikers caught by darkness; rescue compared to similar ones 20 years ago. Small backup light essential.