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  • 2.00 Operations
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Search and rescue operations from a federal perspective involve the coordinated efforts of various government, state, and local agencies at the national level to locate, assist, and extract individuals in distress.
  • 2.00 Operations
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A comprehensive talk on drowning presentation, pathophysiology, and treatment for the austere prehospital provider. From deciding who can gohome to caring for the hyperacute patient, we’ll cover all you need to know about providing excellent care to a drowning patient in the field.
  • 2.00 Operations
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Effective coordination with partners is crucial to the success of search and rescue incidents. We will discuss interagency relationships through the evolution of an incident. These will include sheriffs, emergency managers, other policy makers, incident management teams, emergency operations centers, joint information centers, state/federal agencies, and other support organizations. The goal is to increase understanding of these relationships so effective communications and support can be maintained as we provide critical search and rescue capabilities to our communities and beyond.
  • 2.00 Operations
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Rules (standard operating procedures) from various rope contexts often conflict because each discipline is optimized for a different context.Understanding why the 'rules' are the 'rules' can empower us to effectively integrate skills and techniques while still operating with sufficient safetymargins.
  • 2.00 Operations
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This workshop will explore managing a SRT litter with a Cavoloto Jumper in order to manipulte a litter. When we might find ourselves on one rope, here are a couple sharp arrows to have in the quiver. If anyone wishes to participate, bring a helmet and harness, gloves, and a way to ascend/descend.
  • 2.00 Operations
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Has your team been having the same argument about that knot or route for years now? Are your board meetings focused on putting out fires and answering member questions on the fly? Enter the P&P! Effective SAR teams rely on clear, written guidelines that define team mission, policy, protocol, and training plans. Think you don't have time? Thoughtful organizational documents save teams valuable time and energy and create a foundation for improved performance and functionality, positive and inclusive culture, demonstrated risk mitigation, and leadership continuity.
  • 2.00 Operations
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Lightening strikes in Colorado are an omnipresent risk when operating in the high country. These types of injuries pose unique clinical injuries thatrequire early assessment and intervention.
  • 2.00 Operations
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Join keynote speaker Erika German and her teammate to discuss how to use SARtopo for mission management and how it was utilized to break down the Vanek case.
  • 2.00 Operations
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When the mission gets messy and seconds count, how can SAR teams reduce errors and work together with trust? As both a SAR volunteer andresearcher, I’ll share findings from my dissertation research with volunteer teams to explore how high-reliability practices and psychological safetyfuel learning, communication, and coordination in high-stakes environments. Attendees will leave with simple, research-backed tools to strengthen team trust and reduce mission-critical errors.
  • 2.00 Operations
$0.00
This presentation will focus on empowering experienced mountain rescuers with advanced, practical rope rescue techniques designed for independent small-party operations. We'll focus on cultivating self-sufficiency and quick problem solving in complex vertical environments, ensuring you can handle unexpected scenarios with limited resources.

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