Rescue Volunteer
Douglas County Search And Rescue
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained close contact with Incident Command to receive and share information about missing parties, equipment movements, and incoming personnel.
- Responded to coordinates of found persons and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate patient extrication and treatment.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for searches.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Coordinated and planned landing zones for medical air support.
- Operated as Medical Lead to facilitate care, packaging, and movement of patients.
- Understand and communicate search areas utilizing CalTopo's mapping and coordinate system.