Avoid a Search and Rescue Situation!

Preparedness is key! Learn the common errors and avoid finding yourself in a search and rescue situation.

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Education

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• desert
• survival
• hiking
• arizona
• backpack
• backpacking
• lost
• search
• and
• rescue
• how
• to
• survive
• bushwhack

[PeakSurvival]

I've been out in many areas of AZ now hiking or climbing, there are many zones with no reception. If the cell phone dies, you can use the batterie to start a fire, but at the end of the day, if the cell phone doesn't work...you are relying only on that as your backup plan...which cannot on its own save you. Selica

[bsard170]

What's with all the background conversations? There's some good information, but it's impossible not to be distracted by the chatter. Redo this one! Also, a lot of this is how to make a rescue easier for SAR, rather than actually avoiding needing rescue. How to avoid needing rescue? Be competent in what you're doing and make good decisions.

[PeakSurvival]

@bsard170 I did not have much time with him and i was provided with a venue (a store) but eventually clients and employees had things to deal with, causing the chatter. I wish i could shoot it again, but he has a complex schedule and we had a small window of opportunity. Apologies, did the best we could considering the circumstances...its annoying.

[PeakSurvival]

@PeakSurvival Im glad your got the gist of the video...you would be surprised though, stress, de hydration can make simple tasks seem so trivial, so making what you think is a good decision at the time, could lead to a worst situation in the long run. Cheers!

[Wildernesskev]

When is Part 2 coming?

[rudedogii]

Great advice! I just did a 10,000 ft hike in the local mountains here in Southern California. It took me 4 hours to make the summit and three to get back to my car in the dark.

Things happen? I had plenty of water but did not take anything to eat, no lights, gloves, and only wearing a tee, thermal shirt, and fleece hoodie! I was very tempted to cut across counrty to get back to my car!

[eae100]

Good video. It's your head more than anything else that will keep you out of or get you out of bad situations. Have a map/compass & GPS and know how to use them all. I live and hike in AZ and cell phones largely don't work outside of the cities, if you want a reliable tech solution to signal SAR, get a PLB. For lower tech and less expense, a signaling mirror that you know how to use and a headlamp with a strobe function are helpful. Always be prepared to spend the night.

[maow08]

I am a Japanese veteran. Thank you for the wonderful report!

[ArizonaHikingShack]

He says that he worked with SAR for 15 years. Not 15 years ago

[ArizonaHikingShack]

@bsard170 Tom is the current Special Operations Manager for the fire department meaning he does still run rescue operations. He also wrote the Field Operations Guide that most Arizona SAR personnel live by. He also continues to train SAR personnel through out AZ.

[05carsm]

Again, very down to earth recommendations. Very good info.

[Joe55darter]

Tom looks like the "Man"! Wonderful info, applicable ANYWHERE! One side note: If there is an injury or have someone with medical needs, settle them down as best you can. Hopefully at least two should have skills, one stay and one go for help. However, go ONLY if you KNOW you can reach help! DO NOT start out near dark, unless the person with the injury/medical issue will NOT make it through the night. I mean literally not make it, as in die, not just being uncomfortable!

[StudioOfDah]

thanks for sharing!

[steeltrident]

Very nicely done. Very good information.