Fundamentals of Search and Rescue


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This book provids an overview of all aspects of search and rescue procedures and equipment, It teaches the absolutely essential techniques employed by nearly all search and rescue personnel. This book offers an in-depth and practical approach to search and rescue and is recommended for all emergency responders. For both paid and unpaid professionals, this resource combines dynamic features with the latest comprehensive content.




Basic Navigation for Search and Rescue and Survival


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The ability to expertly navigate using a map, compass and GPS is crucial for the skills search and rescue (SAR) technician. Maintaining proficiency in this vital skill requires routine review and practice. The National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) Basic Navigation Pocket Reference guide has been as a tool for those taking part in NASAR instructor lead training and for SARTECH candidates as they prepare for their certification evaluations and through their search and rescue careers. This lightweight folding guide is waterproof to withstand rigorous use in the field and is sized to fit into a pocket or chest harness. It is a must-have reference tool for any SAR responder. Made in the USA, profits from the sale of this guide support ongoing training by NASAR.Basic Navigation for Search and Rescue and Survival is a valuable reference for skilled rescue professionals, recreationists and anyone active in a wilderness setting. This lightweight folding guide is waterproof to withstand rigorous use in the field and fits easily in your pocket. Developed by NASAR's education division in collaboration with Waterford Press, the easy-to-use guide contains supporting color illustrations and will assist your ability to expertly navigate using a map, compass and GPS. Topics include triangulation techniques, aiming off, measuring distance in the field and techniques to navigate in a survival situation. Great resource for SAR technicians as well as campers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Made in the USA.www.waterfordpress.com




Essential Wilderness Navigation


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All the Skills You Need to Navigate Unfamiliar Terrain *FULL-SIZE fold-out USGS map included for hands-on practice and training! Plus thick pages and color photography throughout.* Top wilderness trainers Craig Caudill and Tracy Trimble are here to help you find your way in nature in this must-have guide at a portable size and with thick, sturdy paper ideal for field-use. Using real-life stories of wilderness navigation successes—and cautionary tales of wilderness exploration gone awry—Craig and Tracy start with the basics of rudimentary compass and map use before teaching the finer points of these indispensable resources, making Essential Wilderness Navigation the ultimate go-to guide for explorers of all skill levels. You’ll also learn how technological aids like GPS and natural elements like flora, fauna and celestial bodies can help you identify your position. Armed with your new knowledge and skills, you will be well equipped to troubleshoot any problems, explore nature and become a master wilderness navigator. Get Craig Caudill's complete wilderness skills series! Extreme Wilderness Survival Essential Wilderness Navigation Ultimate Wilderness Gear




Introduction to Search and Rescue


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This is the NASAR ISAR textbook




IAMSAR Manual


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Wilderness Emergency Care


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In wilderness situations where resources are limited and medical care is not immediately available, responders need a large repertory of skills to cope with emergencies. Developed by Steve Donelan and NASAR's education division in collaboration with Waterford Press, this easy-to-use guide contains supporting illustrations and is intended as a field reference for responders dealing with the most commonly encountered injuries and conditions. This lightweight folding guide is waterproof to withstand rigorous use in the field and fits easily in your pocket. Topics include wound care, injuries, emergency situation, nature hazards, and outdoor exposure risks. Great resource for SAR technicians and first responders as well as campers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Made in the USA




Fundamentals of Search and Rescue


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Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR), Second Edition is a comprehensive resource for new and experienced search and rescue (SAR) personnel. Providing an overview of all aspects of search and rescue procedures and equipment, FUNSAR teaches the essential techniques employed by nearly all successful search and rescue personnel. FUNSAR offers an in-depth and practical approach to search and rescue and is recommended for all emergency responders.The Second Edition has been fully updated to meet the needs of today’s SAR personnel, highlighting the most current equipment and technology and focusing on proven and effective search and rescue techniques. All areas of search and rescue are covered, from choosing the best clothing and footwear for the environment, to packing light and improvising, to tracking and locating subjects. Ideal for both paid and volunteer professionals, this essential resource combines dynamic features with the latest and most comprehensive content.Dynamic Features• Search and Rescue Tips reinforce key information for conducting SAR operations• Safety Tips alert SAR personnel to both expected and potentially unanticipated hazards• Listed resources provide suggestions for further study of each chapter’s topics• Full-color photos and illustrations support and help clarify the textComprehensive Content• Guidelines to ensure SAR personnel are both physically and mentally prepared for search and rescue• Important legal and ethical considerations for search and rescue• A wide variety of SAR equipment, clothing, and technology, and when each should be used• Survival and improvisational methods in various environments• Tracking methods and navigation tools




Sar Skills for the Emergency Responder


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This textbook was designed to fulfill a critical need for a comprehensive SAR training program at the local level in any jurisdiction. The information contained within this textbook allows trainers to take an individual, with no experience or understanding of basic search and rescue, and give them the skills and knowledge to contribute to a SAR response effectively. SAR Skills for the Emergency Responder merges several disciplines and arenas from the SAR world in a comprehensive work never published together or in such detail before.




Building a Basic Foundation for Search and Rescue Dog Training


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Hundreds of tips are revealed to help handlers train the Search and Rescue dog. This instructional guide describes the skills needed to lay a solid foundation for successfully training the SAR dog. The reader will examine disciplines such as Wilderness Air Scent, Human Remains Detection (both land and water), First Responder Dogs, Disaster, and Trailing dogs. Learn the skills needed to prepare physically, mentally, and intellectually for SAR operations. Enjoy meeting REAL SAR dogs in over 50 photos. Discover the industry standard for documentation including training logs, evaluations, and certifications. Sample forms for each are included. Explore Sympathetic Alerts, Human Response Alerts and handler Cues to understand why dogs behave as they do. Gain a basic knowledge of Scent Theory and learn how it impacts dog performance. Ethics and professionalism are stressed as SAR dog handlers from across the nation reveal their wisdom through TIPS and BEST PRACTICES.