Glossary

15c i Other Documentation that might be useful in supporting the project

GLOSSARY

Term Explanation
CPR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation – A technique to restart a disabled heart and restore breathing
DIFW Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, one of our sponsors
MASAR MAINE ASSOCIATION FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE An organization which supports the Manne Warden Service which  is sanctioned by the Maine Department of Department of Fisheries and Wildlife to administer 15 Member Units for Search and Rescue in Maine by specifying train requirements for volunteer searchers and administering certifications of Units and volunteers. see:
MASARD A K9 S&R team within MASAR
MOHF Maine Outdoor Heritage Foundation, one of our Supporters
North SAR A nonprofit Maine corporation organized to administer S&R activities under MASAR. See http://www.northsar.org
Ranger A Ranger who works for Baxter State Park, one of our sponsors.
S&R See Search and Rescue
SAR See Search and Rescue
Search and Rescue The organized effort to look for a missing individual or group, administer emergency first aid and transport the subject(s) to a hospital for further examination and care.
STL Search Team Leader, a MASAR designation for an individual who has met certain training, experience and proficiency requirements.  see:
STM Search Team Member, a MASAR designation for an individual who has met certain training, experience and proficiency requirements.  see:
Warden A Game Warden (at the DIFW who is a Search Team Leader) who works for the Maine Warden Service
WFR Wilderness First Responder- Advanced S&R training valid for 3 years, requires 2 weeks of training and costs $675.