+_Shaddow_ Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Hi everyone, I’m excited to present to you an opportunity to participate in a search and rescue (SAR) training event that I’m planning for the weekend of March 7th and 8th. I have a need for 8-12 mock subjects who act as the lost or injured people that the trainees spend the weekend searching for and treating. Normally we use SAR personnel for this role and I've decided to extend this opportunity to you so that you can have a chance to see what it is that we do and to give our members a more realistic training experience since they will not recognize you as they would a fellow SAR member. Who we are: King County Explorer Search and Rescue (KCESAR, or ESAR for short) kcesar.org What we are doing: This is a Course III, the sixth training course for new trainees which occurs over about 7 months, it’s the fourth overnight weekend for trainees. At this point the trainees have learned all their skills and this course gives them a chance to bring their newly learned skills into bigger picture action. Other participants are also doing advanced training including some of the leadership. What you would be doing: Your part will be to act a role based on the scenario, most often that will simply be as a lost person but possibly with a basic injury as a non-bleeding arm or leg injury (dislocated shoulder, broken arm or leg, twisted ankle, etc.) Based on the scenario you may be splinted and walked out or in case of an nonambulatory injury, packed out where we place you into a litter and carry you out (this is very comfortable, people sometimes even fall asleep.) You will never be alone, you will have at least one well-trained veteran SAR member as a shadow, this person will be the team leader providing navigation, safety oversight, communications and other needs including providing a temporary shelter if holding for a while as well as generally keeping an eye on you. This person will hide during when the teams find you and watch the interaction. Location: This training will occur somewhere in King County but the location not is being publicly disclosed yet to maintain realism, the ‘solution’ side will only be informed the evening before, and many of my Facebook and some of my geocaching friends are SAR members. Date and Times: Early morning Saturday March 7th to about noon on Sunday March 8th. You can participate either a full or nearly full day on Saturday or Sunday morning with possibly an overnight opportunity based on interesting and planning issues yet to be worked out. Requirements: Be at least 14 years of age and fit enough and comfortable with traveling about 0.5 to 2 miles round trip off trail, mostly open forest, some minor bush whacking, log hopping and minor stream crossings, no technical terrain. Depending on the scenario, you will be in the field for a few hours to all day, or even overnight (I will work together to match you with a preferred time frame). You will weather specific clothing to maintain warmth and dryness for many hours in possible poor weather (rain, cold, possibly snow). Pass a free basic background check completed by King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) to get a temporary Department of Emergency Management (DEM) card (provides insurance coverage). This is not overly strict, both the severity and the length of time since any items may be considered. Need to provide proof of auto insurance or get a ride from someone that has it. DEM insurance covers travel to and from the site and they have this requirement. Other Details: I’ll hold at least one planning meeting in Bellevue about one to two weeks before to go over details, get to know each other, etc. While the meeting is not absolutely mandatory, it is highly recommended to attend. If you can’t make it, we will try to work around it. The application deadline is Feb 20th to allow time to run the background checks. If you are interested or have questions then please post here or contact me via private message or email me (not posting here to avoid spam). Cheers, Kurt Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 This intrigues me. I'm surprised nobody is commenting. If you haven't received enough volunteers, keep me in mind. I'm not in the same shape I was in during the HOTMs but I'll be happy to volunteer. Quote Link to comment
+The Jester Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 This does sound like fun. I used to do the same thing for MOFA (Mountaineering Oriented First Aid) classes with the Mountaineer's. Playing victim is SO much fun. Quote Link to comment
+_Shaddow_ Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 This intrigues me. I'm surprised nobody is commenting. If you haven't received enough volunteers, keep me in mind. I'm not in the same shape I was in during the HOTMs but I'll be happy to volunteer. I have a nice easy scenario if you want it... Quote Link to comment
+hydnsek Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 This intrigues me. I'm surprised nobody is commenting. If you haven't received enough volunteers, keep me in mind. I'm not in the same shape I was in during the HOTMs but I'll be happy to volunteer. That's cos we're all commenting on the Facebook thread. I'm intrigued, too! Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 This intrigues me. I'm surprised nobody is commenting. If you haven't received enough volunteers, keep me in mind. I'm not in the same shape I was in during the HOTMs but I'll be happy to volunteer. I have a nice easy scenario if you want it... Post when you're having the meeting and I'll be there to discuss the best scenario that would fit. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) This intrigues me. I'm surprised nobody is commenting. If you haven't received enough volunteers, keep me in mind. I'm not in the same shape I was in during the HOTMs but I'll be happy to volunteer. That's cos we're all commenting on the Facebook thread. I'm intrigued, too! NM - found it... ...or not. I'm going to need the thread link. Edited February 10, 2015 by TotemLake Quote Link to comment
+_Shaddow_ Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 This intrigues me. I'm surprised nobody is commenting. If you haven't received enough volunteers, keep me in mind. I'm not in the same shape I was in during the HOTMs but I'll be happy to volunteer.That's cos we're all commenting on the Facebook thread. I'm intrigued, too!NM - found it......or not. I'm going to need the thread link. The Facebook post she is speaking of is in the Cachers Of Puget Sound group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/317549528315995/permalink/773864149351195/ I posted nearly the exact same post in a couple of other groups as well (NW Hikers and Seattle Mountain Running Group) Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Thanks Shaddow Quote Link to comment
+lamoracke Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Yeah, I noticed the facebook posting first but would have responded here if I noticed it here first. Shaddow was definitely searching far and wide, which is what he is good at. Quote Link to comment
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