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A Century of Saving Lives Rottweilers have served as active search and rescue dogs from WWI all the way up to Ground Zero. dog • pet • rottweiler • search and rescue • history
AMVER Search and Rescue Program Amver, a worldwide automated mutual assistance vessel rescue system, provide search and rescue coordinators with valuable information about potential rescuers automated mutual-assistance vessel rescue system • amver • sar • rcc • osc
In the Aftermath In the aftermath of the September 11 attack, humans aren't the only casualties. wtc attack • animal rescue • sar dogs • search and rescue dogs • nyc attack
Mountain Search Pilot, Part I Sometimes, airplanes crash, usually as the result of pilot error. Search pilots must be trained to safely and efficiently locate missing aircraft. I have been a search pilot instructor for the state's Mountain Search Pilot Clinic. airplane • small airplane • small plane • adventures • search and rescue
Mountain Search Pilot, Part II A continuation of the description of the day's activities at the Mountain Search Pilot Clinic. search and rescue • adventure • small planes
Phase Out of 121.5/243 MHz Radio Beacons Nears It is time to stop using older emergency locator beacons that operate at 121.5 and 243 MHz. Newer 406 MHz EPIRBs are much more effective in their operation. epirb • 406 epirb • sar • search and rescue • emergency position indicating radio beacon
Rescue 21 Rescue 21 represents a major advance the Coast Guard's Command, Control and Communication system that will eventually benefit every mariner in the United States rescue 21 • coast guard • dsc • digital selective calling • vhf marine radio
Search and Rescue A short history of lifesaving techniques and services. lifesaving • coast guard • ship • sea • rescue
US Coast Guard Auxiliary The Coast Guard Auxiliary has a greater role in assisting the Coast Guard with nontraditional missions like marine security and domain awareness. coast guard auxiliary • boating safety • search and rescue • vessel safety examination • boater education
How to Use DogPile.com to Help Rescue Pets Use the DogPile.com search engine and they'll donate money to help rescue homeless dogs, cats and other pets. They call it their Search and Rescue Program. dogpile.com • dogpile.com search and rescue program • dogpile search engine • dogpile program for homeless pets • free ways to help homeless pets
MOB Guardian System A unique partnership is producing the Iridium satellite based MOB Guardian System and it has significant potential to improve safety at sea. mob guardian system • man overboard • search and rescue • safety at sea • iridium satellite system
COSPAS/SARSAT 25th Anniversary Officials celebrate the 25th anniversary of the lifesaving COSPAS/SARSAT search and rescue (SAR) satellite location system cospas/sarsat • cospas • sarsat • epirb • plb
Can I Compete if I Own a Mixed Breed Dog? This article is meant as an introduction to the many different areas that you and your mixed breed dog could compete and earn titles. There are many different areas and ways to do this and some basic questions are addressed. mixed breed dogs • competition • obedience training • training • canine good citizen
Danelle Ballengee Rescued A noted adventure racer spent two nights stranded in the Utah back country and now her dog is being declared a hero. danelle ballengee • adventure racer rescued • adventure athlete rescued • team spyder • extreme sports
Here If You Need Me After the sudden death of her husband, Kate Braestrup becomes a minister, and finds solace and meaning in helping others. kate braestrup • maine warden service • wilderness search-and-rescue • unitarian universalist minister • novel onion
Marine DSC Radio and AIS Equipment Remember to register your contact and vessel information after purchasing a new marine radio equipped with Digital Selective Calling. marine radio • digital selective calling • dsc • automatic identification equipment • ais
My Memories of the Big Thompson Flood My own memories of the flood, like those of many others, are intense and unforgettable. larimer county sheriff's office;drake;estes park;c
Promoting the Science of Survival Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) offer real safety benefits and use of the technology is increasingly affordable to recreational boaters. epirb • acr electronics globalfix ipro • emergency position indicating radio beacon • 406 mhz epirb • sarsat
Scent Detection Horses Using horses in scent detection may be a new concept but, considering the bond that horses and humans share along with the horse’s natural scenting ability, it makes perfect sense. scent detection • search and rescue • scent horses • scent hounds • drug dogs
Top Ten Coast Guard Rescue Videos An end of the year compilation of the top Coast Guard search and rescue (SAR) video clips of 2007 coast guard rescue videos • best rescue clips • sar • top coast guard rescues • rescue video compilation
Top Ten Coast Guard Rescues Coast Guard historians have complied a list of the ten all time great rescues conducted by the service since 1790. top ten coast guard rescues • notable rescue efforts • hurricane katrina • search and rescue • sar
Top Ten Coast Guard Videos for 2008 2008 was a good year for the United States Coast Guard and a number of videos showing the agency's operational highlights have been released. top ten coast guard videos • uscg video compilations • best coast guard videos • rescue videos • uscg highlights
California Coastal EPIRB Rescue Sailors embarking on the voyage of a lifetime discover the benefits of carrying and using an emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) during a vessel capsize epirb • sarsat-cospas • boating safety • radio locator beacon • noaa registration
Amazing Dog Trivia Dogs are amazing creatures. Sometimes they gain fame through a stroke of luck and sometimes it’s due to extraordinary courage. You’ll enjoy this amazing dog trivia. dogs • amazing dogs • extraordinary dogs • amazing dog trivia • basset hound
I REMEMBER! In honor of Remembrance Day in Canada, November 11, I have written a few memories that have been etched forever in my memory. remembrance day • canada • veterans • soldiers • canadian
Nova Scotia Duck Tollers Originally bred for the purpose of luring and retrieving waterfowl, energetic Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers make wonderful pets. nova scotia duck tollers • nova scotia duck tolling retriever • luring • retrieving • waterfowl
Satellites Save 353 People in 2007 Search and rescue satellites are credited with helping save 353 people facing dire emergencies across the United States and it surrounding waters in 2007 sarsat • epirb • plb • elt • 406mhz erirb
Sixty Five Years of Service The unique Coast Guard Cutter Storis served seven decades through two wars performing search and rescue, icebreaking, law enforcement, convoy escort, and exploration. uscgc storis • wmec -38 • last veteran of world war two • unique coast guard cutter • search and rescue
Volunteer Opportunities Outdoors Includes ideas on ways to get involved locally and on the national level to contribute to the protection of the environment. volunteeer opportunities outdoors • outdoor volunteering • outdoor volunteer opportunites • appalachian mountian club • state parks
Early Winter Warning for Boaters The Government of Canada recognizes the risks boaters face operating in cold waters and has started a new educational effort to improve their safety. cold water boot camp • beware of cold water • dangers of cold water immersion • falls overboard • hypothermia
Eliminate the Search in SAR Learn more about Emergency Radio Locator Beacons (EPIRB). This affordable technology can save your life. emergency position indicating radio beacon • epirb • sarsat-cospas • boating safety • radio locator beacon
Man Overboard Alarms Sonar, radio frequency, and GPS technologies are being creatively used to develop crew safety systems that sound an alarm during a man overboard emergency. man overboard alarms • crew safety • plb • lifetag • mobilarm
IS CANADA IMMUNE TO TERRORISM? A few weeks ago, fiction turned to reality when terrorist attacked the USA. Since Canada and the US have such a close relationship, the question arises, "Is Canada Immune to Terrorism?" canada • terrorism • immune • mary alward • mary
Radio Communications 101 Get the simple facts on VHF Marine Radio use. boats • boating • marine radio • vhf • boating safety
The Sea Kings are Falling
The recent crash of a Sea King helicopter on board a mission-bound Canadian destroyer highlights the growing equipment crisis in the armed forces.
DOING THE RIGHT THING Doing the right thing may not always be easy, but a simple deed can have a ripple effect. rescued pets • shelter pets • therapy pets • pound dogs • bullet
Give the Gift of Boating Safety for Christmas There are many boating safety related items that would made a great gift with lasting benefits for friends and family that are boaters. christmas boater gift • gift of boating safety for christmas • mustang survival systems • america's boating course • acr resqfix 406 gps plb
GPIRB - the smart EPIRB What could be better than and EPIRB and a GPS? A GPIRB! If you are a boater who operates offshore or in the Great Lakes, this could be the best "life insurance" policy you could own. boats • boating • boating safety • boating course • boating class
Here If You Need Me by Kate Braestrup When a car accident takes husband Drew, a Maine state trooper, Kate decides to live his dream and become a Unitarian Universalist minister. here if you need me by kate braestrup • game warden chaplain for the state of maine • unitarian universalist • memoir of a chaplain • ministerial training
It's Vacation Time! -- What about Your Mixed-Breed Dog? Going on vacation this year? How about your dog(s)? They need a vacation too! This month's article includes links to dog parks and other pet-friendly places. pet vacations • dog vacations • dog parks • pet friendly • dog friendly
Kodiak Island Alaska Adventure Discover the mild Alaskan climate of Kodiak Island, where wildlife flourishes in lush, green forests and a diverse, rich history and culture is celebrated. kodiak island • alaskan history • encounter wildlife • kodiak national wildlife refuge • kodiak brown bear tour
Over Reliance on GPS Risks Safety Boaters can quickly get into trouble when an onboard GPS navigation system fails and there isn't a dependable backup readily available. gps over reliance • navigation failure • boating safety • coastal navigation • weekend navigator
Philmont Scout Ranch Philmont Scout Ranch offers participants backpacking trips filled with activities and opportunities to develop leadership skills. waite phillips • philmont • philmont scout ranch • philturn • philturn rocky mountain scout camp
Take Time to Protect Your Child Parents need to take the time to train themselves and their children to be prepared for a predator. Common-sense rules and documentation techniques can lessen the impact of a tragic situation. prevention • missing • children • teenagers • girls
The Crash of EgyptAir Flight 990 A brief discussion of some of the theories circulating the cause of the EgyptAir Flight 990 crash. egyptair • crash • plane • jetliner • islam
'We Ski' Wii Video Game Preview A day after the release of Wii Fit, Namco plans to release We Ski, a game taking advantage of the Balance Board and featuring over a dozen courses for skiing. skiing video game • wii skiing game • wii ski game • we ski video game • we ski game preview
Amateur Radio and Distance Sailors Amateur radio opens many new communication windows to long distance sailors. Radio traffic nets are available assist sailboats in making their next trip a safe passage. amateur radio • marine mobile • yotreps • hf ssb • marob
An Arab-American's Thoughts on America's Tragedy An Arab-American's thoughts on the attack on America, and it's aftermath. arab • arabic |
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