- Map.
- Compass.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen (that's two, I guess)
- Extra food and water.
- Extra clothes.
- Headlamp/flashlight.
- First aid kit.
- Fire starter (ie. chemical heat tabs, canned heat, magnesium stick)
How do you get on a search and rescue team?
Just contact the Sheriff's office or other local law enforcement in your area and ask them who oversees SAR and how you can participate. In other places, teams are independent, most often nonprofit, organizations, which you might come across by searching online.Jan 27, 2021
What is ground search and rescue?
Ground search and rescue is the search for persons who are lost or in distress on land or inland waterways. People may go missing for a variety of reasons.
Do rescue workers wear backpacks?
Each member is responsible for carrying their own personal protection equipment including clothing, helmets, headlamps, backpacks, first aid kit, etc. Additional technical equipment is purchased and owned privately by members who are trained to use such equipment.Mar 6, 2020