Orientation To Cave Rescue 2009

National Cave Rescue Commission’s Orientation to Cave Rescue San Bernardino County, CA

July 18-19, 2009

Hosted by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Cave and Technical Rescue Team, this two-day Orientation to Cave Rescue course introduces students to: Cave rescue practices and the caving environment Basic incident command and support functions Communications Medical considerations Patient packaging Advanced litter teamwork, and more. Day two concludes with an in-cave mock rescue. This course does not cover vertical rope techniques or surface search and rescue. Course begins Saturday at 0800 and will be completed by 1500 on Sunday. Day 1 will be held at Glen Helen North between I-215 and I-15 freeways. Go to www.caverescue.net for maps and directions. Day 2 will be held in the Big Bear area. Feel free to call 619-573-6748 with questions. Equipment List 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

SMALL PACK. SMALL NOTE PAD and PENCIL HELMET 3 HELMET-MOUNTABLE LIGHTS RUGGED CLOTHING GLOVES

7. STURDY SHOES 8. FOOD 9. 2L WATER 10. 2 LARGE GARBAGE BAGS 11. PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT OPTIONAL – 20 feet of one-inch nylon webbing and one or two locking carabiners

Please contact Jeff Lehman if you have caving gear that has seen use in the eastern US. www.caverescue.net

www.caves.org/ncrc/national

NCRC Orientation to Cave Rescue San Bernardino County, CA July 18-19, 2009

Please type or print legibly – One form per person

Name:_________________________________________NSS#:___________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________________ State:___________ Zip:__________ _ Phone: (___)______________________ Cell Phone:(___)________________________ Email:__________________________________________________________________ Agency/Grotto/Organization:________________________________________________ Please list any special dietary or health considerations we should know about:_________ _______________________________________________________________________

Registration fee

$35.00

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: “Cave Rescue Team”

Course fee ($35) includes NCRC-required administrative fees, materials, and lunch on Saturday. All participants will be required to sign a liability release at the beginning of class. Mail registration and fees to: Cave Rescue Team c/o Jeff Lehman 4755 Maple Ave. La Mesa, CA 91941

Questions? Contact Jeff Lehman at (619) 573-6748 or [email protected] If registering after June 30, please contact Jeff before you register.