CENTRAL JERSEY TECHNICAL RESCUE TEAM

EDUCATION
 

Search is looking for an overdue or lost subject whose location is unknown.

 

Rescue is removing a subject from a hostile environment to a safe environment.

A SAR Team prepares and trains for both.  That does not mean that a SAR Team can do every kind of search or every kind of rescue.  You will find that there are SAR Teams that specialize in rope, cave, dive rescue to name a few.   Any type of emergency response takes two things.  Preparedness and education.

At 3:30 a.m.  we get a call that a person is missing.  Our gear must be ready so that we can  go immediately.  The same goes for you in life.  Be prepared for the unexpected.  You can do this by getting educated about how to be safe in your home, business and in the environment.  If your power goes out, you get lost in the woods or stuck in a snow storm in your car....a little preparation can save your life. 

Although our team spends countless hours educating and preparing ourselves, we also have a strong desire to educate the public.  Our team has made a commitment to reach out to the community with a program called "How to Avoid Becoming LOST...What to do if it happens."   This is a practical guide with safety tips from Pedigree and The National Association for Search and Rescue about survival for all those who venture into the woods, whether regularly or only occasionally. The principles have been proven over years of experience by knowledgeable people from all over the world.  Our group is willing to give demonstrations in SAR techniques with our human and canine team members. 

                                       

Stroke Awareness

Schools Open      

STROKE: Remember These 1st Three Letters...

STR

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm, Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
It only takes a minute to read this...
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank Goodness for the sense to remember the "3" steps, STR. Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S
*Ask the individual to SMILE.

T
 *Ask the person to TALK.. to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE
(Coherently) (i.e. . . It is sunny out today)

R
 *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

{NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue... if the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke}
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

 

                        Safety Works If We Take Time, Please take the Time
 

Safety Tip: 

¨Every two seconds, someone in this country needs blood.

¨We need 25,000 volunteer donors each day to meet the rising blood

    needs of this country.

¨Supplies are stable, but summer is a challenging time, because 

   college and high schools are in recess.

¨Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE and schedule an appointment
   

What does it take to survive in the Wilderness?  

¨Positive mental attitude
 ¨Shelter 
 ¨Rest 
 ¨Signals 
 ¨Water 
 ¨Food

PO S I T I V E   M E N T A L   A T T I T U D E
Knowledge that you can and will survive, no matter how tough it gets.
Without a positive outlook on life and an attitude that reflects a will to live, survival time can be cut to a matter of SECONDS.  Experience, education, and training are important factors.  Know first aid, cpr and be prepared for survival before setting out on a hike.
 
S H E L T E R
Knowledge that you can provide adequate shelter, using available resources, for yourself and others.   Your first line of defense against the elements is your clothing.  When hiking take a tarp or garbage bag for shelter in an emergency.

REST

Energy levels are extremely important when looking at the ability to cope in an emergency.  Taking a short time for rest will also provide needed physical and mental energy. 

S I G N A L I N G   &   R E S C U E
Signaling is taking an active part in your own rescue.  Carry a mirror or a CD to reflect the sun to signal an aircraft.  Consider these options for signaling…3 whistle blasts, fire, smoke, movement, orange or royal blue material  or flares.

W A T E R  
 Knowledge that you can locate and purify water, using available resources, for yourself and others.  Approximately two-thirds of body weight is water.  Water is essential for proper body function.   Look for water in streams or lakes.    You can melt snow in the winter and learn to make a solar water still for the desert.  Along the seashore water can be found in dunes by digging in the sand above the beach.  It is recommended to boil the water for 5 minutes.

F O O D  
Contrary to popular belief, the human body does not require three meals a day to remain alive.  Statistics from survival experiences show numerous accounts of 40 to 70 day periods with no calorie intake.

 

 

So we have convinced you to get prepared.  Great!  Now what?
  • Invite us to come and give a presentation if we are in your area. 
  • Contact another SAR group near you if we aren't.
  • Always take a ready pack when you go for a hike, even a small one.
  • Put together a emergency kit and plan for your home, business and car.  
  • Take a course in basic first aid and CPR

 

Remember that in an emergency being prepared can save lives!

When going on a hike use these simple steps!

  • Tell someone where you are going

  • Learn how to use a map & compass and carry one

  • Carry a whistle, mirror, flashlight, first aid kit, knife and matches

  • Take along a jacket

  • Wear bright clothing

  • Bring candy and nuts and 2 liters of water

  • Always carry needed medication

  • Be educated on basic survival techniques

  • Never travel alone

  • When hiking look backwards for landmarks

  • Stay on the trails

  • Leave your car in a place where it will be located

  • Think before you act

Check out these photos of recent education programs!

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