North Search And Rescue

Author: Ralph Whedon

  • S&R

     

    Why S&R? 

    The following PBS short (if you can get through the ad and first 2 minutes) explains how North SAR contributes to the State of Maine.

    https://www.pbs.org/video/search-and-rescue-stretched-thin-with-more-people-outdoors-1666046168/

    Feel free to browse the remainder of our web site.

  • 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.

  • Checklist-Winter Baxter

    Personal Gear Checklist-Winter Baxter

    • Helmet
    • Climbing harness
    • Anchor building material
      • minimum- 1, rappel device,
      • 1 cordellette,
      • 4 locking carabiners,
      • 2, two foot slings,
      • two prusik loops
    • General mountaineering ice axe with leash
    • 10/12 point crampons
    • Proper winter climbing boots
      • (soft soled boots and micro spikes will not be acceptable)
    • Snowshoes
    • Goggles
    • 2 pairs of gloves
    • Balaclava / face mask
    • Proper layers (plan for several hours of low activity on Saturday)
    • Compass
    • Sunglasses
    • Personal first aid kit
    • Headlamp

    Additional Recommended Gear

    • 1, ice screw
    • 1 snow picket
    • Avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel
    • Snow Saw