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Tue, Sep 9th, @8:00pm - 09:00PM
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Tue, Sep 16th, @8:00pm - 09:00PM
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Sheriff's Mud Run Sept. 6
Written by Administrator   
Friday, 29 August 2008
Read the flyer below for information regarding the Mud Run on Sept. 6.
Last Updated ( Friday, 29 August 2008 )
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New Helitac Course
Written by Christine Stuehrmann   
Thursday, 28 August 2008

As most of the Department's S&R Teams are probably aware of by now, Aviation has a new Helitac Course that is being offered - and highly recommended - to all our teams.  The IESARC has been putting the word out that all the Department's S&R teams take this course, involving as many of their team members as possible.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 28 August 2008 )
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Missing Woman, Hulda Crooks Park, Loma Linda, CA
Written by Christine Stuehrmann   
Thursday, 28 August 2008

Sunday, 08-10-08

The San Bernardino Mountain S&R Team was called upon to deploy to a search for a critical missing woman on Sunday, 08-10-08.  The page came very early that morning, about 0200 hours.  My first thought was "I sure hope this is not an early morning training reminder" since the Team was scheduled to take the Department's new Helitac Course put on by Aviation later that morning.  After refocusing on my pager, I realized this was, indeed, an actual search call-out.  I called the Team Commander to let him know I was on my way.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 28 August 2008 )
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Barstow DRS and Cave Rescue Team in the News
Written by Jeff Lehman   
Sunday, 17 August 2008

This weekend the Barstow Desert Rescue Squad and the Cave Rescue Team trained together near Calico. A local reporter accompanied the team for part of the day and reported on the activities. Read the story

Ironically the teams were called to assist in a mine rescue in Northern California later that day. Los Angeles County ended up taking the call, however.

You can see video and photos here .

Last Updated ( Sunday, 17 August 2008 )
 
Wildland Fire Safety Information
Written by Bob Gattas   
Friday, 15 August 2008
These documents have been compiled for us by Bob Gattas of West Valley SAR.
Last Updated ( Friday, 15 August 2008 )
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Over-the-Side Recovery at Red Rock Wall, Hwy 18
Written by Fred Palmer, RIM SAR   
Tuesday, 05 August 2008

Wednesday July 30, 2008 about 1530 hours the call comes for an over the side operation. At the time it was not clear whether this was a recovery or a rescue of an injury. Upon arrival at Red Rock Wall on Highway18 just west of Rimforest the following agencies were on scene. Caltrans, CHP, Crest Forest Fire, Rim of the World. net, Forest Service, and SB County Sheriff- (Aviation, Law Enforcement, and SAR {possibly also COP}). The hour had become late and several members of the RimSAR technical rescue team were on vacation. San Gorgonio SAR was called as assistance to RimSAR should the need arise and Crest Forest Fire had already set up a mainline and belay station.

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West Valley Mounted's Flapjack Fundraiser
Written by Administrator   
Sunday, 03 August 2008

West Valley Mounted's fundraiser is Saturday, September 6th. Read the flyer for details .

Last Updated ( Sunday, 03 August 2008 )
 
National Cave Rescue Commission Levels I and II Seminar
Written by Administrator   
Sunday, 03 August 2008

The Western Region of the National Cave Rescue Commission (NCRC) is hosting the Levels I and II cave rescue seminar Sept 27 - Oct 4. This is one of the best deals out there in county-approved technical rope rescue training. While much of the traning takes place in an underground environment, virtually all of the techniques are applicable to just about any SAR mission you will encounter. Follow the link below for details.

NCRC Levels I and II in California

 

 
Mutual Aid Search in Madera County
Written by Jeff Lehman   
Saturday, 02 August 2008

Madera County has requested Type-1 searchers for a mission in their county. An AP story has a few details.

 

 
New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Lines Due to Fall Hazard
Written by Administrator   
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 July 2008 )
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Central Fundraiser at the Improv 10/15/2008
Written by Administrator   
Sunday, 20 July 2008

Join the Central Mountain Rescue Team's "Night at the Improv" on October 15. Read the flyer for details.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 03 August 2008 )
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Bishop Search Update
Written by Administrator   
Sunday, 20 July 2008

The body of Ric DeVan was found. Follow the linkbelow for a news story.

http://tinyurl.com/64mtyk

Last Updated ( Sunday, 03 August 2008 )
 
Estrada Search Update
Written by Robert J. Wickum, Captain   
Tuesday, 01 July 2008

To all involved: 

I just wanted to update you all on the Estrada Missing Person Investigation.  You may recall the recent search out at Piute Springs of the missing hiker in the Colorado River Station's area.  Several of our station's SAR teams as well as outside agencies assisted.  Well, Estrada's disappearance remains a mystery.  Since calling the active part of the SAR, we located witnesses that saw her and the RP together before she disappeared.  We have video tape of her alive on the day she went missing - checking out of the Avi just as the RP claimed.  There is no new information from the Park Service and we have sent a few searchers back up there as recent as last week looking for animal/bird activity, etc. with nothing new to report.  We are still waiting for many of the documents we subpoenaed.  Nonetheless, our investigation team to include Sgt. Medley, Cpl. Murch, Dep. Vessels and the Polygraph Detail did a great job and continues to conduct a thorough and detailed missing person investigation.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 23 July 2008 )
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Just Because it Hasn't Happened, Doesn't Mean it Won't
Written by Barbara Pitiak-Rolsten   
Monday, 23 June 2008

Once again another hot summer season is here. It is important that the team training officers or team medics review the common heat related illnesses with their teams so other team members are able to recognize when something is wrong in either self or other team members. We seem to do this more in the alpine environment but with our hot Southern California summers it is important to understand heat related problems as well. I recently had an experience that I'd like to share that went unnoticed by both others and myself.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 25 June 2008 )
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Missing San Gorgonio Hiker Found 1605 Hours
Written by Administrator   
Monday, 23 June 2008

This missing hiker in the San Gorgonio Wilderness has been found at 1605 hours today.

 
Missing 28 Year Old Hiker Near San G
Written by Administrator   
Monday, 23 June 2008
ACTIVE MISSION: San G. working a search for a 28 year old hiker missing since yesterday.
Last Updated ( Monday, 23 June 2008 )
 
Pics From the Field
Written by Jeff Lehman   
Friday, 18 April 2008

Click on "Shows" in the upper-right corner to view more pics and video. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for instructions on how to put your own video or pictures in this location.kyte_player_2.png

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 01 July 2008 )
 
Search for Maria Estrada Continues (6/13/08)
Written by Jeff Lehman   
Friday, 13 June 2008

As of today, 6/13/08, Maria Estrada has not been found. Ms. Estrada was reported missing near Needles, CA last Sunday. The search area is north of I-40 and west of Hwy 95.

 
Friends and Family of Dean Christy Say "Thanks"
Written by Bryan Lane   
Monday, 02 June 2008

I have attached two letters of thanks from donors to the Christy fund.

So many times, even when the search ends well, the volunteers never hear the final outcome or get the words of thanks passed down to them. In the case of Dean Christy, almost all of the 43 donors who contributed to the Christy Fund included a little note of thanks to our volunteers. I read two aloud at the last SAR Council meeting as an example of the sentiments. All of the fine efforts of our people and those who came for mutual aid certainly did not go un-noticed by many people, some as far away as New York. A special, perpetual memorial fund in Dean’s name has been set up under SAR Council as a means of accepting monetary donations for search and rescue related activities. These funds will utilized for equipment and training and will be made available through SAR Council to all of our teams. Keep up the good work…you make us proud and keep San Bernardino the leader in Search and Rescue!

Last Updated ( Monday, 02 June 2008 )
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Victor Valley SAR Finds Missing Child (May 11, 2008)
Written by Robert Hall   
Tuesday, 13 May 2008

The San Bernardino County Fair in Victorville is the main fundraiser for the Victor Valley Unit 212 of San Bernardino County.  The team is responsible for all parking lots, and we man all of the gates. Sunday afternoon, May 11, at approximately 1630 a "Missing Child" call came on our radios. The missing child was described as a six-year-old boy wearing a white shirt with his name on it.  All vehicle exits were "locked down."

Every vehicle that wished to exit the Fairgrounds was stopped and searched before it was allowed to leave.  Once people were informed of the reason no one was upset by this. Everyone consented to having their trunk and vehicle looked into and many asked if there was anything they could do to help. Within 30 minutes the missing child was located, by team members, under a car in the parking lot, near the Administration Building and the situation was resolved.

 
The Finding of Dean Christy
Written by Duane Steiner   
Friday, 25 April 2008

On January 4th, Dean Christy a Green Valley Lake resident had intentions of taking a short walk. This hike was a normal activity for this 62 year old retired teacher. He was familiar with the roads around his San Bernardino Mountain community. The forest where he exercised in regularly had changed dramatically because of the recent wildfires. After a few hours of walking, a storm that had been forecast for days arrived with a vengeance. This storm started out with dense fog and wind driven rain and ended two days later with three feet of snow.

Last Updated ( Friday, 25 April 2008 )
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PLB Reporting Form
Written by Dave Pichotta   
Tuesday, 15 April 2008

Download the new PLB Incident Report.

 
Negotiating Ice
Written by Administrator   
Monday, 07 April 2008

Please freeze a spot on your calendar for a Saturday in February, 2009. Yes, it is a year away! The exact day will be determined this fall. We will be holding a one day workshop on Negotiating Ice. The location tentatively will be the Deep Creek narrows in Running Springs. It typically forms and holds ice. It also has been the site of real SAR missions, as witnessed recently (see Tracker write up ). All SAR personnel who are BMC qualified or participating in the BMC 2008-9 course will be welcome to attend. This will be an opportunity to try dull vs. sharp, aluminum vs. steel, ice climbing vs. general mountaineering crampons, ice tools and ice axe. Different techniques such as French technique and front pointing will be demonstrated and practiced. This will all be done while on belay. Please email me your intent to participate, whether as a student or instructor at: canyonear AT gmail DOT com.

 
Christy Found!
Written by Jeff Lehman   
Friday, 04 April 2008

The search for Dean Christy ended officially today when 3 members of Rim SAR, Fred Palmer, Jim Morrell and Duane Steiner, found Mr. Christy under a rock near the cell coordinates.

Last Updated ( Friday, 25 April 2008 )
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Technical Rescue in Deep Creek
Written by Fred Palmer   
Sunday, 09 March 2008

The call from Sgt. O'Brian came about 1930 hours with a request from Running Springs Fire for assistance with a technical rescue of 2 or possibly more victims in the Narrows area of Deep Creek. The victims had apparently slipped on the ice covered slopes above the creek and fallen about 400 feet to the bottom.

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Stranded Hikers on San Gorgonio Peak
Written by Trevor Walton   
Thursday, 28 February 2008

On Monday, February 25, at 6:18 p.m., when most members of San Gorgonio SAR team were probably preparing or eating dinner, we received the following page:

Last Updated ( Thursday, 28 February 2008 )
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Don't Stop to Smell This Flower!
Written by Thad Riley   
Wednesday, 27 February 2008

Contact: Eric OldarRelease Date: 2-5-08

Staff Forester
CDF - Forest Health Program
2524 Mulberry Street
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 320-6125

 

Beware of the flowers

Riverside - As many of our local foothill areas continue the natural healing process from the fire scars of the last few years, Mother Nature is providing a few surprises in the process. One worth mentioning is in the colorful Poodle-dog bush, Turricula parryi. This beautiful purple flowered plant has populated many of the burned areas from the 2003 fires and will likewise do so within the areas burned in the fires of 2007. Touching this beautiful flowering plant can lead to severe dermatitis in many people, typical of that associated with poison oak. Symptoms include blistering of the skin, itchy irritated skin and swelling. Symptoms may not present themselves for 12-36 hours after exposure and no pain is experienced at the time of contact. All contact with the plant including touching, smelling flowers, and breathing particulate matter should be avoided as you would avoid poison oak.

Pictures of the plant are available online at: www.calflora.net/bloomingplants/poodledogbush.html

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 June 2008 )
 
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