Marine Search and Rescue

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SEARCH AND RESCUE (EQUIPMENTS) Submitted by: Ryan Ken D. Alfaro Submitted to: 2/m Villaroman SEARCH AND RESCUE ---The general field of search and rescue includes many specialty sub-fields, typically determined by the type of terrain the search is conducted over. These includemountain rescue; ground search and rescue, including the use of search and rescue dogs; urban search and rescue in cities; combat search and rescue on the battlefield and air-sea rescue over water. Objectives of Search and Rescue: To save and protect lives in the maritime environment To fulfill our mission, our objectives are to: * Save 100% of lives at risk. * Reduce the number and severity of SAR incidents. * Minimize loss of life, injury, property damage and risk to the environment. * Support and involve the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. * Maintain the highest professional standards. * Provide national leadership and effective SAR Program management. * Provide international SAR leadership. * Maximize SAR system efficiency through innovation. * Promote volunteerism. * Increase awareness of the SAR Program. * Assist in the development of the National SAR Program. * Foster co-operative SAR agreements. * Provide humanitarian aid and civil assistance where possible. Clothing – winter exercises * Waterproof (windproof) jacket * Waterproof (windproof) pants (these don’t have to be expensive, just functional) * Wool or synthetic shirts or sweaters. * Wool or synthetic pants, or BDU’s with appropriate thermal underwear. NO JEANS. * Long underwear made of wool, silk, or other synthetic material – Cotton thermal underwear is not acceptable. * Gloves for cold weather with either leather palms, or a leather outer glove layer. * Stocking Cap or Balaclava * Boots with a good lug sole recommended.
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