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Vol. #14 Issue #4
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April 2005

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In this issue...
SAR News
News
Awards
People
Feature Story
Ground SAR
Air SAR
New SAR Initiatives Fund
Marine SAR
   

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FEATURE STORIES

Ground SAR group uses ATVs

In the small town of Palgrave, south of Orillia, the buzz of four-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) is a familiar sound. However, instead of joy riders whipping through the underbrush, these ATVs are being used by local volunteers to search for missing people. (more)

Fatigue's effects on the SAR team member

Because search and rescue incidents often interrupt real life - work, holidays, sleep - search and rescue team members must be ready to respond at a moment's notice. (more)

SAR News

• Top 10 Canadian weather stories of 2004 ... (more)
• New computer improves weather forecasting ... (more)
• Canada and U.S. Integrate Weather Forecasting ... (more)
• Implications of increased PLB use ... (more)
• SAR Directory survey results ... (more)
• 442 Squadron opens new hangar ... (more)
• SAR operations in the UK: an inquiry ...(more)
• Search and rescue stamps to be unveiled in June ... (more)
• MOU boosts boating safety ... (more)
• New, faster Canadian Coast Guard vessel improves rescue abilities ... (more)
• Joint Canada and U.S. exercise tests response capabilities ... (more)
• CCG College opens new technical training centre ... (more)
Upcoming Events

Ground SAR
SAR Medic: A new course
Air SAR
Arctic sovereignty patrol exercise includes simulated air crash
New low visibility landing requirements
New SAR Initiatives Fund
Factors affecting life raft performance
UPDATE: Preparing for tsunamis in the Pacific region
Rimouski's Quick and Efficient Response Unit
New public education program launched in B.C.
Distance learning for SAR managers
Risk assessment for recreational boating
Marine SAR
Simulated marine disaster helps participants prepare for major multi-agency rescues
CCG becomes Special Operating Agency
Three of six new vessels stationed on west coast
Drownings database helps organizations save lives

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Date Modified: 2005-05-09

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