Tracking is a vital skill in search and rescue operations, enabling rescuers to locate missing persons by interpreting signs and clues left behind. Techniques such as footprint analysis, pattern recognition, and environmental observation are essential for effective tracking. Rescuers look for disturbances in the terrain, broken vegetation, and other subtle indicators that can reveal a person’s path. They also use…
Being lost on the trail–or off it–can be frightening, and SAR teams respond quickly. Operations in the wilderness are complex and involve a coordinated effort from various teams and technologies. Activation The process begins when someone reports a person missing to local law enforcement or directly to SAR teams. Authorities gather information about the missing person, last known location, physical…
As certified Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), our team members are called on to assist with emergencies related to earthquakes, fires, mudslides, floods, evacuations, and other disasters where local fire, police, or emergency agencies require assistance. The team also assists with evaluating damage after such incidents. The Fillmore SAR team is trained and ready to respond to impacted areas and provide…