Regional SAR Air Ops Training
Skamania County, WA - July 21, '07

An opportunity for SAR teams from the Columbia River Gorge region to gather for training.

Our goal is to bring regional SAR Teams, and air rescue resource agencies together in a way that promotes a clear understanding of the capabilities these agencies have - and how to best (and safest) work with them.

Each unit is invited to send 10 members. All students must have a Washington DEM #.

Paritcipating SAR Teams:

• Clark County SAR
• Crag Rats - Hood River, OR
• Klickitat County SAR
• Pacific Nothwest SAR - OR
• Silver Star SAR
• Skamania County EMS
• Volcano Rescue Team (VRT)
• Wind River SAR

We will provide dinner, and asked for a $5 donation from each student to offset food costs. Donations are always appreciated - Please make checks payable to: Wind River SAR.

As is always the case when dealing with air assets, we can make no guarantees about aircraft availability. We do everything possible to schedule meaningful training evolutions - but in the end it is all about missions and maintenance!

The #1 training priority is SAFETY.

REQUIRED Training: Basic Helicopter Safety

Basic Helicopter Safety was offered by Wind River SAR - Thursday, June 28, 7 pm at the Skamania County EOC.

REQUIRED Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) - No exceptions:

All students will be checked for the following before being allowed anywhere near running aircraft.

Helmet with 3-point chin strap	Bullard Advent A-2 Petzel Ecrin Roc ... or similar - chin strap MUST connect on each side and in back.
Eye Protection	Full goggles required - NO safety glasses.
Full Leather Gloves	"Flight Gloves" will NOT work for tag line ops.
Hearing Protection
Shirt/Jacket	Must be long sleeved, and non-synthetic (Wool, Cotton or Nomex Ok).
Pants	Must be full length, and non-synthetic (Wool, Cotton or Nomex Ok).
Sturdy boots	Must provide good support and traction.