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Search and Defend: The Essential Guide to Search and Rescue

Lee Simmons

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Search and rescue (SAR) is a complex and challenging field. It requires a wide range of skills and knowledge, from wilderness survival to medical care. Search and Defend is the definitive guide to SAR operations. Written by a team of experienced SAR professionals, this book covers everything from planning and preparation to execution and evaluation.

Whether you're a volunteer SAR member, a professional rescuer, or just someone who wants to be prepared for an emergency, Search and Defend is the book you need.

Search and Defend (K 9 Search and Rescue 4)

Search and Defend (K-9 Search and Rescue Book 4)

by Heather Woodhaven

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	209 pages
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Planning and Preparation

The first step in any SAR operation is planning and preparation. This includes gathering information about the missing person, the environment in which they are lost, and the resources that will be available to the search team.

Once the planning is complete, the team can begin preparing for the search. This includes packing supplies, testing equipment, and training for the specific challenges of the environment.

Execution

The execution of a SAR operation is a complex and dynamic process. The team must be able to adapt to changing conditions and make quick decisions.

The search team will use a variety of techniques to locate the missing person. These techniques include:

* Ground search: The team will search the area on foot, looking for any sign of the missing person. * Aerial search: The team will use aircraft to search the area from above. * Water search: The team will use boats and other watercraft to search for the missing person in water bodies.

Once the missing person has been located, the team will need to provide medical care and evacuate them to safety.

Evaluation

After the search operation is complete, it is important to evaluate the operation to identify areas for improvement. This evaluation will help the team to improve its performance in future operations.

Search and Defend is the essential guide to SAR operations. Written by a team of experienced SAR professionals, this book covers everything from planning and preparation to execution and evaluation.

Whether you're a volunteer SAR member, a professional rescuer, or just someone who wants to be prepared for an emergency, Search and Defend is the book you need.