October 2023

NASAR Board of Directors Election Results

Congratulations to Board members Dallas Lane (AZ) and Craig Spieker (OH) on their re-election to the Board for another 3 years. I also want to congratulate Craig McVeay (NV) on his first election win and the exciting journey he has ahead for the next 3 years serving the Association.

We all owe Stephen Lewis (TN) thanks for his service on the Board for the past 3 years. He has offered his valuable time and experience to help us increase the quality of the WEC and other programs.

Heat and Risk

SAR responders face risk everywhere they go. I want to remind you that the oppressive heat that a lot of the nation has been experiencing is one of those risks. SAR management and Safety Officers should be considering the heat impact not just on the missing subject and human searchers, but also our canine and equine partners. To keep everyone safe we should be building in more breaks, shade and climate-controlled rehab areas, extra hydration stations, and hydration breaks. Make sure your medical plan considers heat impacts and addresses the response.

New Association Management Software Installation

In a few weeks we will be transitioning from our current association management system to a new system. Our current system called Avectra, manages your member profile, our online store, and a few other minor processes. We put Avectra in place in 2013, and it has served us decently, but not perfectly. Avectra is being retired by the vendor and that forces us to move to a new platform pretty quickly. We looked at several systems and settled on Your Membership (a Community Brands product). Over the past few weeks the Board, Ellen and I have been looking at what the new system can do to better serve the association and membership. The new system allows us to start including instructor and lead evaluator status in member profiles. Members can also print out their transcript of courses and certificates. The online store is much better as well. You will get an email in a few weeks giving you your new login and temporary password for the new system. We are looking forward to your feedback.

Hiker spends night lost in CO park as husband searches. Then she finds visitors center

Wife gets lost hiking as husband fishes in Boulder near Eldorado Canyon State Park. Search party searches, hiker finds visitors center.

Remains of Suzanne Morphew found 3 years after her disappearance

The remains of Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado mother of who who went missing in 2020, have been found, authorities said.

Spectacular Avalanche Display Unfolds in New Zealand Amid Special Weather Conditions

On a dramatic Saturday in New Zealand, the Treble Cone Ski area bore witness to some colossal avalanches, a breathtaking spectacle brought about by a unique

Oh No! Another Person Fell into a Trailhead Toilet.

A woman in Michigan is lucky to be alive after she tumbled into an outhouse while trying to retrieve her Apple device.

Climber Dies in Rappelling Accident on Goat Wall

On September 17th, a 25-year-old climber was killed after sustaining a 130-foot fall while descending from Goat Wall, in Mazama, Washington.

Missing toddler found sleeping in woods using her dog as a pillow after walking 3 miles barefoot | CNN

A 2-year-old girl who walked barefoot more than three miles with her family's two dogs was found sleeping off a wooded Michigan trail using the smaller dog as a pillow, authorities said.

Dad Finds Kidnapped Son After Spending 24 Years Searching On Motorcycle

Guo, who was 27 at the time of his son's abduction, set off on a mission to find him - and he was willing to dedicate the rest of his life to the search.

Fat Bear Week camera saves Alaska hiker's life

Fat Bear Week doesn't start for another month, but viewers are already checking the web cam

Hiker spends night stranded in canyon after climbing down unknown ladder, CA rescuers say

After the hiker became stranded, their friend hiked out of a canyon at Angeles National Forest and called 911, according to rescuers.

These search and rescue rats can find earthquake victims amongst the rubble

A team of scientists based in Tanzania have been training rats to solve all sorts of problems, including finding people trapped in their homes after a natural disaster.

Managing the Lost Person Incident (MLPI) Course

October 7 @ 8:00 am - October 15 @ 8:30 - 5:30pm

1275 Melissa Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712

This is a two weekend course. Contact; Kathy Nunez Email: [email protected]

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Home - IAEM Annual Conference 2023

IAEM Annual Conference provides a forum to discuss current trends and topics, share information about the latest tools and technology in emergency management and homeland security, and advance the work of IAEM. Conference sessions encourage stakeholders at all levels of government, the private sector, public health and related professions to exchange ideas and collaborate to protect lives and property from disaster.