Last night was my first night at search and rescue. I learned lots of different types of knots and how to tie them.
Here is a list of some training I will be doing while part of the AVRS - Alberni Valley Rescue Squad:
Wilderness SAR
* Wilderness first aid
* Tracking
* Map and compass
* Search techniques
* Lost Person Behavior
* Outdoor survival
* Radio and GPS operations
* Swift water Rescue
* Small Watercraft Operations
*rock climbing
Specialized Training
* Ground search and rescue (GSAR) team leader
* SAR Management
* High angle rope rescue
* Rope Rescue Team Leader
* Rope Rescue Instructor
* GSAR Instructor
* Organized Avalanche Response
