Pierce County Search And Rescue. So others may live

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1 Pierce County Search And Rescue So others may live

2 Our Purpose Supply trained teams to assist law enforcement Provide community service during disasters Train people in wilderness survival, search and rescue techniques and leadership skills Develop self-confidence and maturity in youth who complete and remain active in the program.

3 Organization of ESAR BSA affiliation PCESAR is a member of WESAR -Washington Explorer Search and Rescue. PCESAR is also a member of the Pierce County Search & Rescue Council ESAR members are required to apply for membership to Pierce County Department of Emergency Management.

4 Search & Rescue Units PCESAR PC 4 x 4 GSSD (German Shepard Search Dogs) NWBSAR (NW Bloodhound SAR) TMRU (Tacoma Mountain Rescue Unit)

5 Active Members Activities Subject Searches Evidence Searches Community Events Fund Raisers Training Meetings

6 ESAR Chain of Command Brush Monkey Team Leader Field Leader Operations Leader / Incident Command

7 Callout Subject Reported Missing via 911 Law Enforcement Sent to Investigate May be SAR Coordinator LE Requests SAR Through Dispatcher Dispatcher Pages DEM Duty Officer Duty Officer Contacts Dispatcher/LE DEM Pages ESAR OL ESAR OL starts Callout ESAR Rendezvous

8 To Become A Certified Brushmonkey Join Pierce County ESAR Complete 3 FEMA NIMS courses Pass DEM background check Complete Course 1-4 (in order) plus SAR Oriented First Aid Have a current First Aid Card From any certified agency (i.e. Red Cross, American Heart Assoc.) OR ESAR Class - dates TBD (probably Feb. or March)

9 So What Are All These Courses?

10 If it Ain t Raining... It Ain t Training Training Season Cold Rainy - Wet Physically Challenging

11 Course One Introduction to Search and Rescue: Saturday & Sunday classroom training Map reading & land navigation Shelter building & survival Search tactics Equipment do s and don ts (Don t buy equipment until AFTER Course One!) What to bring Lunch & Warm clothing (dress for outside weather)

12 SAR Oriented First Aid Saturday classroom training Basic medical knowledge (SAR Specific) Packaging Litter Carry What to bring Lunch & Warm clothing (dress for outside weather)

13 Course Two Search and Rescue Field Training Friday through Sunday (48 hours) Teams of 3 or more with a Team Leader Learn & practice search techniques, wilderness navigation & survival Practice chain of command and mock searching Subject assessment, packaging, stokes

14 Course Three Wilderness Navigation Teams of two trainees NO Team Leader Applying wilderness and navigation skills Orienteering course Endurance Teamwork and problem solving

15 Course Four Mock Search Search techniques Practice search patterns Develop and execute search skills Support roles, teamwork, & leadership Tests training received

16 Equipment & Clothing Backpacks Hiking Boots & Sleeping Bags Do NOT Buy Anything Yet... At Course One We Will Go Over The Equipment List in Detail

17 Insurance BSA liability insurance DEM Membership - RCW o Protection from loss of wages o Loss or damage to equipment o Medical expense o Cost of fuel (over 100 miles, over 24 hours or out of county)

18 Attention High School students: RCW 28A Allows for 5 days of excused absences for Search and Rescue activities. 2.0 or above grade point average Parents approval Principal approval (Note- Have homework done)

19 Support Activities Drivers Vehicle Maintenance Equipment Radio / Communications Fund Raisers Meetings

20 ESAR Vehicles

21 How To Join... Go on line at and subscribe to the Membership and Training Information Mailing List Do not fill out the member information, you are not a member yet Complete the 3 FEMA NIMS courses and provide the completion certificate at Course 1 Show up for Course One. (Parents please come to fill out paperwork and stay for the equipment orientation.)

22 Training Fee Breakdown Membership dues Insurance Training Fee Training Materials (Book & Binder) Misc Merchandise (ESAR Patch & Grid Reader) BSA Registration Opt out Items: Compass (with mirror accurate to 2 degrees) $40.00 First Aid Kit $15.00 Maximum Amount Due AT Course One $115

23 Course Dates Course One Nov. 4-5 Nov SAR First Aid Dec. 2 Dec. 9 Course Two Jan. 5-7 Jan Course Three Feb. 2-4 Feb Mock Search March 3-4

24 ESAR Any Questions?