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Our
Organization
NEMSAR was founded in 1990 by a group
of individuals with interest and expertise in Search and Rescue Operations.
It has grown to a team of approximately 25 active and supporting members
dedicated to Search and Rescue under all types of conditions.
Team members are certified and trained in search management procedures, crew
leadership, emergency medical treatment, wilderness navigation and survival
techniques, man tracking, map and compass skills, and also ice, water, and
high angle rescue. All active members have completed the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation Wildlands Search and Rescue Course.
We are currently in the process of adding K-9 air scent support.
The team owns or has use of a number of different vehicles including both
4-wheel and 6-wheel ATVs. NEMSAR provides both skilled personnel and equipment
including a Mobile Communications Center with Incident Command Post capability.
What We
Do
We search for lost people. For example,
a hunter who does not return at the scheduled time, an elderly person who
walks away, or a lost child who has wandered off while on a camping trip…
We always presume the person wants to be found. We do not search for fugitives
from justice or for anyone presumed
dangerous.
How Much Training Is
Needed?
If you are a hiker or a camper you
have a good start. With a few hours of training you will be ready to participate
in a search. Gaining expertise in specialized areas of Search and Rescue
can be a lifelong
endeavor.
How Available Do I Have To
Be?
As available as you can make yourself.
We realize that people have different work schedules and have
family commitments. Some of us can arrange to be available on short notice;
for others it isn't that
easy.
When and Where Do You
Meet?
NEMSAR meets the second Wednesday
of every month at 7:30 p.m.at the Hemstreet Park Firehouse, Linden Street
(east off Rte 67) in Mechanicville, New
York.
Your
Reward
Great companions, fresh air, vigorous
exercise, bad coffee, mediocre food, unforgettable experiences, and the knowledge
that you can make a difference between Life and Death.
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