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Frequently asked questions | Bush Search and Rescue Victoria
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Bush Search and Rescue Victoria. Bush Search and Rescue Victoria Manual. What skills do I need for bush searches? Experience in overnight bushwalking and the ability to navigate off-track. What skills do I need for snow searches? Most winter searches are in the snowfields, so previous snow camping experience is essential. The ability to use snowshoes or skis is highly desirable. Some members choose not to participate in snow searches. What gear do I need? How do I pack my gear for a search? Steep snow an...
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Members | Bush Search and Rescue Victoria
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Bush Search and Rescue Victoria. Bush Search and Rescue Victoria Manual. This page contains links to documents for BSAR members. First Aid Subsidy Claim. Bush Search and Rescue Manual. Full manual. 2003 version: [ PDF 46MB. Club Contact Duties [doc]. Information for Employers [pdf]. Peer Support Brochure [pdf]. Rapid Response Guidelines [doc]. BSAR Code of Conduct. Field Organiser and Police Liaison Officer Appointments. Field Organiser Appointment and Selection Process [doc]. BSAR acknowledges and thanks.
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Calendar | Bush Search and Rescue Victoria
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Bush Search and Rescue Victoria. Bush Search and Rescue Victoria Manual. BSAR Training and Member Events. BSAR holds an annual training weekend, a steep snow and ice weekend and, as required, specific training days for equipment familiarisation or new search procedures. BSAR Main Training Weekend. 16-17 July 2016 [details]. Annual training weekend for all current and prospective BSAR members. On snow near Mt Hotham [details]. BSAR Steep Snow and Ice Training 29. Thu 20 October 2016. Mon 1 Feb 2016, MCH.
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VicEmergency - emergency warnings for fire, flood, storms, power outages and other incidents | Bush Search and Rescue Victoria
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Bush Search and Rescue Victoria. Bush Search and Rescue Victoria Manual. VicEmergency - emergency warnings for fire, flood, storms, power outages and other incidents. Is a single all-emergencies website for Victorians. VicEmergency is Victorias primary website for emergency warnings for fire and flood and provides a single source of information and advice to help people prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. Content on this site is under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
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How to join Bush Search and Rescue Victoria | Bush Search and Rescue Victoria
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Bush Search and Rescue Victoria. Bush Search and Rescue Victoria Manual. How to join Bush Search and Rescue Victoria. Prerequisites for joining Bush Search and Rescue. As a prospective member you need to:. Be an experienced overnight bushwalker or ski tourer. Have successfully completed an extended walk of at least four days or more. Have had snow camping experience. Be a competent off-track navigator. Be fully equipped for overnight walking. Be at least 18 years of age. How to join Bush Search and Rescue.
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Mobile phones for communications in the bush | Bush Search and Rescue Victoria
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Bush Search and Rescue Victoria. Battery packs for phones. Bush Search and Rescue Victoria Manual. Mobile phones for communications in the bush. Mobile phones can often be used for communications in the bush and other remote areas. It is recommended that parties carry at least one mobile phone. All mobiles are not equal. Do some research to determine which mobile phone will be the best for the places you are likely to use it. Some points to consider are:. Check the rating for good reception. Some operato...
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Information for Employers | Bush Search and Rescue Victoria
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Bush Search and Rescue Victoria. Bush Search and Rescue Victoria Manual. Foreward to the First Edition 1993. Preface to the Second Edition 2003. Chapter 1 - Introduction. Chapter 2 - History. Chapter 3 - Structure. Chapter 4 - Joining. Chapter 5 - Responsibilities. Chapter 6 - Call-out. Chapter 7 - Equipment and Food. Chapter 8 - Search Organisation. Chapter 9 - Searching. Chapter 10 - Rescue. Chapter 11 - Additional Skills and Rescue Equipment. Chapter 12 - Administration. Chapter 12 - Administration.
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Technical notes and details on searching | Bush Search and Rescue Victoria
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Bush Search and Rescue Victoria. Steep snow and ice. Bush Search and Rescue Victoria Manual. Technical notes and details on searching. Garmin Oregon quickstart guide for BSAR. GPS Guide for BSAR (pdf). Guide to BSAR searchers on the use of the new Garmin Etrex HCx units. The guide also provides background information on using GPS units - including the appropriate selection of Map Datums and Position Formats. Setup notes for the Garmin HCx GPS. Radio Guide for BSAR (pdf). Radio Quick Reference Notes (pdf).
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Training | Bush Search and Rescue Victoria
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Bush Search and Rescue Victoria. Steep Snow and Ice 2016. Steep Snow and Ice 2015. Steep Snow and Ice 2014. Steep Snow and Ice 2013. Steep Snow and Ice 2012. Steep snow and ice 2011. Steep snow and ice 2009. Steep snow and ice 2008. Steep snow and ice 2006. Bush Search and Rescue Victoria Manual. Bush Search and Rescue holds regular training events. The usual formats are:. Steep Snow and Ice training. Each year, for members with alpine skills and experience. [2016 event details]. A peer appraisal system ...
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SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger | Bush Search and Rescue Victoria
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Bush Search and Rescue Victoria. Battery packs for phones. Bush Search and Rescue Victoria Manual. SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger. A SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger. Is specifically designed for remote area communcations and works in conjunction with a satellite communication system, for which an annual subscription (currently US$110 pa) is required. SPOTS have the following functions:. When there is a threat of grave or imminent danger). There is also a new SPOT Connect. Device. It functions as a SPOT bu...
