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We Don't use maps in Search and Rescue! EP 65
Lance and Joe explain why they don't use paper maps while on Search and Rescue missions and what alternatives they do use.
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What do Map Contour Lines Represent? EP 64
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SAR Guys explain what contour lines are on a map and show what the terrain looks like for the representative lines.
Basic GPS Functions Part 3 Tracks Ep 63
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SAR Guys continue their series on GPS operations with a demonstration of marking, viewing and deleting tracks on a Garmin Rino 755T GPS.
Basic GPS Functions Part 2 Waypoints Ep 62
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SAR Guys continue their series on GPS operations with a demonstration of marking, viewing and deleting waypoints on a Garmin Rino 755T GPS.
Basic GPS Functions Part 1 Ep 61
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SAR Guys explain the basic functions searchers on our team are required to know how to perform with a GPS receiver. In this demonstration they use a Garmin Rino 755 T.
A Simple Explanation of Compass Declination Ep 60
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One of the more confusing skills when we are out on a mission is accurately using a compass, specifically accounting for declination. We put together a very basic, short video about using declination while navigating with a compass. If you enjoyed this video and would like to see more from the SAR Guys, please "Like" and "Subscribe". We like to hear from our viewers about what they think about ...
Passport System for Tracking Searchers Ep 59
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Lance and Joe talk about how they use the Passport system of accountability to keep track of teams and team members while out on a search and rescue mission.
What to or not to do on the Search and Rescue Radio Frequencies Ep. 58
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Lance and Joe answer a viewer's question about radio procedure that won't offend other radio operators while out on a mission.
Why can't you hear me? Ep 57
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SAR Guys get into the nitty gritty of how radio waves get from one radio to another and ways to extend the signal.
Radio Basics for Search and Rescue Teams using Kenwood or Baofeng radios. Ep. 56
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Lance and Joe show the bare essentials of how to use both Motorola and Baofeng radios. If you enjoyed this video and would like to see more from the SAR Guys, please "Like" and "Subscribe". We like to hear from our viewers about what they think about the videos and what other videos they would like to see. Disclaimer: These videos are intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Joe and...
How to use a Signal Mirror Ep. 55
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As a child many of us played with mirrors, shining the sun's reflection on all kinds of objects. Mirrors have been used for ages to communicate over large distances. Using a mirror to signal a helicopter, airplane or drone actually takes a bit of skill. Lance and Joe demonstrate how to align the sun, mirror and the target very quickly to achieve the desired results. Aircraft typically move fair...
Warming Liquids in the Field Ep, 54
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While on Search and Rescue missions searchers and the subject being found need to get warmed up or would like something warm to drink, if nothing else as a comfort food. In this video Joe demonstrates how he warms liquids on a SAR mission in just a few minutes with the supplies he carries in his pack. If you enjoyed this video and would like to see more from the SAR Guys, please "Like" and "Sub...
Various Ways to Signal for Search and Rescue Ep. 53
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Various Ways to Signal for Search and Rescue
Collecting firewood in a wet environment Ep. 52
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SAR Guys talk about and demonstrate how to find and collect firewood in the wet environment of the Central Oregon Coast.
Starting a Fire for warmth on a SAR mission Ep. 51
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SAR Guys demonstrate starting a fire in a wet environment that can be used for warmth. We live in the Central Oregon Coast where the mountains and rainforests go right down to the ocean. We get up to 90 inches of rain a year and the environment is very wet most of the year. Starting a fire for warmth can be challenging if you don't know what to look for and where to start your fire. SAR guys de...
SAR Guys - What's in your tool bag? Ep. 50
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SAR Guys - What's in your tool bag? Ep. 50
TW 200 - Yikes! I don't think I have enough fuel to get home! Ep. 49
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TW 200 - Yikes! I don't think I have enough fuel to get home! Ep. 49
How to set up the Traverse Rescue Mule II Litter Wheel Ep. 47
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How to set up the Traverse Rescue Mule II Litter Wheel Ep. 47
How to package and carry a Stokes Litter for Search and Rescue. Ep. 46
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How to package and carry a Stokes Litter for Search and Rescue. Ep. 46
Are You Physically Fit Enough to Deploy on a Mission? Ep. 45
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Are You Physically Fit Enough to Deploy on a Mission? Ep. 45
SAR Guys Psychological Health Ep. 40
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SAR Guys Psychological Health Ep. 40
Search and Rescue Mission Pre Deployment Checklist Ep. 39
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Search and Rescue Mission Pre Deployment Checklist Ep. 39
Deployed Logix USAR Load-Bearing Harness Review Ep. 38
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Deployed Logix USAR Load-Bearing Harness Review Ep. 38
How we use machetes in search and rescue Ep. 37
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How we use machetes in search and rescue Ep. 37
Emergency shelter for search and rescue. Ep. 36
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Emergency shelter for search and rescue. Ep. 36
I just ordered the blanket. Thanks!
Hope you like it! Thanks for watching! - Lance
What a great video. I don’t own this bike but I’m getting super interested in getting one and do some exploring. Keep up the good work. I’ll be using this video for some modifications you did.
Glad the video helped. Have fun exploring! - Lance
Nice bikes! I just picked mine up last week. Enjoyed your video and am subscribing. Where are you guys located? I'm in southern Oregon. GP
Thanks for subscribing and your comment. We are in Newport area. - Lance
One of the best features on CalTopo is the share location, being able to see everyone on the mission in real-time is great. (You can see team 1 is with the subject and team 2 is 30 mins out with the litter.) It works without cell data or Wi-Fi too.
Sweet
Glad you liked it
thanks!
No problem!
Came here to see some info about a Coaxsher chest rig. ( I just bought the molle harness to give me configuration options.) Found a couple of fellow Oregon SAR team members. Subbed to the channel. Thanks for the great work guys. Stay safe and thank you for serving your community.
Thanks for joining us! Let us know if you have suggestions on things that would be useful for your team or area! Thanks for serving your community. - Lance
@@2sarguys oh cool! Will do. ❤️
At 2:25 the gas cap appears to be upside down. I found the vented hole needs to be UP (forward), or it gets gummed up with lacquer and this has killed the engine on two occasions because the gas tank developed a small vacuum when the vent was gummed up. Easy fix: take the gas cap apart, clean out the vent hole gunk, install the cap with vent UP (forward). I marked the vent location on my gas cap, so it is easy to see and install correctly.
Thanks for the comment. I’m going to check that out. I honestly never think about the position of my gas cap. My thought was if it goes on it must be correct. I guess I might have been very lackadaisical when it comes to a fuel cap! - Lance
Showing the drone’s point-of-view was really effective in the demonstrations to see how the various signals might look to rescuers. Nice touch.
Glad it was helpful! We appreciate the comment. - Lance
Thanks for the tips! I'd also add I've found dried fern leaves underneath the top layer and anywhere you have big leaves that drop at the base of big trees, you can often find dried, crunchy ones depending on the time of year.
Great tip! Thanks Kathy! - Lance
Thanks for the easily digestible explanation👍 Just a heads up that the link in the description took me to a “currently unavailable” version of the Brunton compass. Your viewers must have cleaned ‘em out!
Thank you for the comment. I'll see if I can find a link to the Brunton compass that works. - Joe
Thank you guys.
You are welcome - thank you for the comment. - Joe
Good lesson fellas. Thanks.
Thank you. I appreciate your support! - Lance
Warm liquid improves our hands' dexterity. During my hikes, sometimes my fingers get very cold, and I cannot unbutton my pants to pee, take off my boots, or turn key in the lock. Hot tea helps a lot
Great comment and reminder of thinking outside the box. Warm liquids can be a total game changer for sure! - Lance
I remember hauling a hatchet, and a folding saw just to process firewood by hand because it was more practical. Dry wood was everywhere. I agree that a really small fire is enough
Yes, only need a fire to meet the need. Thanks for the comment. - Lance
I’m trying this on an xr650.
awesome! Let us know how it works out for you! We have found that motorcycles can have a huge impact on some searches. - Lance
Oh, wow. Thanks guys! Very helpful. In addition to being critical on missions, the trainers said radio traffic gets transcripted and may be used in legal settings so very important to do it right.
Thanks for the prompt. We probably could have mentioned that all our transmissions are recorded when we use the law enforcement repeaters. Simplex conversations are hand logged in the command trailer. Take care - Joe
In my state, the only "codes" we use related to the condition of the subject if we find them. (We don't want to broadcast that we found the subject deceased if, for example, there may be family members near a radio at IC.) Code 80 - Subject alive and ok Code 81 - Subject alive, needs medical assistance Code 82 - Subject deceased I teach my people to think about the last number: 0 - "zerO" means Ok 1 - call 911 2 - we were too late
Agreed, we use a couple code terms that helps is family are in ear of the radio. Normal operations are plain talk. Thanks for the input, I like the explanation. - Lance
Helpful information,we do have some codes but are basically going away from them. Although some of us do use certain codes so no family or listeners on the frequency know what we are referring to in case of a person found deceased etc So family can be informed first
Yes, we do have some code words that we use for that purpose also, but everything else is normal talk. Thanks for the comment! - Lance
Codes are a silly holdover. I worked for one large agency who was mostly plain language. Now I work for a smaller agency that uses codes, and it’s pointless
I agree. I understand the usage of a few, but it’s annoying to have learn a second language. Thanks for the comment- Lance
I, as a ham, carry several radios in my truck, my backpack, my SAR pack. I'm all for reduncancy. For each radio I have at least 1 backup battery and a shell that holds AA batteries. Each radio has its original antenna, but terrain may require a longer antenna, so I pack 1 or 2 of those as well. Besides our working frequencies, I program the ham repeaters into my radios, plus any another frequencies such ARES, RACES. I no longer go out into the field due to my health, but I do serve as a Comm Central back at the gathering spot. I'll do radio and battery checks for our volunteers. Plus I give a quick tutorial on radio operations. I monitor the folks out in the field, law enforcement, ambulance, and weather. Yes, I have that many radios! Lol
Wow - that is a lot of radios and a lot of weight. I, too am a ham radio operator. That is great that you help other folks with their equipment. Each of our team members carries one radio with the frequencies we use for SAR. Ham radios are not of much use as 99% of our members are not hams and we are unable to reach repeaters in most of the areas we search - although I do have the ham repeaters plugged into my handheld ;). - Joe
@@2sarguys to be fair, I do have a radio go box. But the other radios I bring along I bring for members who forgot theirs, a dead battery, broken antenna, etc. When I go to a site, my truck is where I set up in case our comms trailer can't be brought in. What I'd like to know is what frequencies other SAR groups use? GMRS? MURS? FRS?
@@luisdeleon4546 Our team is part of the local Sheriff's department. We use the Law enforcement and (Oregon) State coordinated SAR frequencies which are all FM, simplex and duplex (repeater). - Joe
@@2sarguys unfortunately all law enforcement and ambulance services here have gone digital. The only FM stuff is car to car or some of volunteer fire depts. Seeing as you guys are in Oregon, I lived up there for a short while, Enterprise, to be exact. Loved it!
It's also nice to have a corded specker mic. So when you hold that radio above your head, you can still communicate :)
Absolutely - I think just about every radio our team members use has a speaker mic on it. One thing to watch out for is that whatever case you keep your radio in, it does not key the mic button on the radio itself when using the speaker mic. Don't ask how I know...... Thanks for the comment - Joe
I agree with a chest rig or fanny pack that you can access independently. With a backpack, you constantly need to ask someone else to dig in your pack unless you want to stop and unload. I do see a need to carry water.
I had to learn all this the hard way. When I first started, I was the guy holding everybody up while I was taking my pack off and digging through it to find stuff. It’s very convenient having the radio and GPS right at my fingertips. Thank you for the comment.-Joe
Depending on the search criteria, the check list might include "bring spare battery" lol.
Absolutely - this is an item on our pack list. Fortunately the Baofeng Radio batteries seem to last for days. Our Kenwoods not so much. Every team member leaves command with a radio, but we only have two radios turned on for each team so we have spares for if one of the two gives up on us. Thank you for the comment - Joe
We do the exact same thing. Two turned on, any others turned off, for that reason 👍
Terrific video, very informative and well explained. You guys obviously work well as a team. Thanks for your service in doing search and rescue work!
Thank you for the kind words. We were hoping to fill a void in SAR training and so far it feels like we are accomplishing our goal. Thanks - Joe
You could talk about radio etiquette and things NOT to do. I don't want to make a mistake and anger or interrupt something important. Thanks.
Thank you for the comment. We will definitely make a video about etiquette in the near future. Stay tuned and thank you for the suggestion. - Joe
How about using the sighting device built into the mirror. Direstions are usually printed on the back of the mirror. The technique you demonstrated here is for mirrors without a sighting grid.
Thanks for the comment. You know I thought the same thing after I finished editing the video. We did try to get the "sun" dot in the spotting device on camera, but the mirror we were using was tiny, about one inch square so we could not get it to focus. This will be a great topic for another video. - Joe
Understood. Will look forward to the next video. Thanks!
👍👍👍 Having warm / hot liquids close at hand during cold weather is all too often overlooked. During the cooler months, I carry a 300ml (minimum) Thermos Flask, filled before leaving home, with Boiling Water / Tea / Coffee / Bouillon, depending on my planned activity. Before leaving the stop where I had used the contents of the Flask, I refill it with at the very least, boiling water or one of the other, bouillon being my favourite. A good share, thanks. Take care ..
Great advise! Thanks for sharing. - Lance
@@2sarguys 👍
It's that balance between stove/fuel weight, and any time of year "fast" heating of liquid.
It is truly amazing how much of SAR is a balance of gear. Too much, we are survivalist, too little and we are un-prepared. - Lance
Nice video you Guys! I do Search and rescue i the middle of Norway, and on most call outs I pack a MSR Windburner personal stove and a Gas canister. Only downside is in the wintertime at low temperatures, where you need to keep the Gas close to your body as it looses effectivenes in the cold. Haveing a way to warm liquids is absolutely important, and potentially a lifesaver! Stay safe, and keep makeing great youtube content :)
Thank you for the comment. We are fortunate enough to be in a "moderate" climate with the average temperatures in the mid 40s year round. The little Coghlin stove is very light and is super easy and adequate for us. If we end up going out to another county or in severe weather I'll consider using my Jet Boil stove. - Joe
Nice from the air prospective👍. Those multi use orange garbage bags are a must. Plan ahead, the natural instinct to wave your arms, while wearing dark or camo, doesn't work so well lol.
So true! Save your energy. - Lance
Great demonstration,and the rule of threes for distress.always informative
Thank you! - Lance
72 years old. SAR team near the Great Smoky Mountain Nat'l Park. Terrain much like coast range of Oregon(but not a rainforest). Many on our team are retired like myself. I believe most are very active between missions with hiking, running, gym work, etc. We do a pack test once a year which is about 2.5 miles with 35# pack in 45 minutes. Not a real thought test. We need to be ready but especially with men over 45 who aren't active there is risk of becoming a patient if you are doing strenuous things and not being prepared. Maintaining a healthy weight(don't want to be "packing" extra weight) and strength and endurance training is very important and shouldn't be understated. A principle of "specificity" is important too. Hiking with pack on terrain you'll likely be called out to is important. Many ways to accomplish the goal but you have to do the work.
So true. Thank you for your comment - Lance
I spend more time training my K9 then any other thing in my life. It’s a full family commitment.
Watching those on our team with dogs give me a lot of respect for them. The training and care they have to put into their dogs is amazing. You are right by saying “full family commitment”. Thank you and your family for being willing to help others! - Lance
Doc Brown: "This one tells you where you're going, this one tells you where you are. This one tells you where you were."
Exactly! Great comment! - L
It's always nice to here that "snap" when breaking small sticks. When SAR members experiment with the one match lighting, I point out the reality. Even between three search members, combined. They probably carry (match, fluid, spark) around 300 attempts at starting fire lol.
It truly is amazing how redundant we typically are around fire building. Great point and thank you for the comment- Lance.
IMS is introducing a big tank for the TW in the next few months. Clarke makes a big tank currently.
New tanks are definitely an option. Personally I’m not a fan of the looks of them as you lose some of the traditional TW200 appearance. Although if I was in a different area and more remote I could see myself changing that opinion. I have heard excellent things about the big tanks. - Lance
What is the model jacket?
The model we use is no longer available. I believe this Grundens is the replacement model for it.FULL SHARE JACKETS - OPILIO - Joe
@@2sarguys thanks for the info
They are a must have. It's always amusing the reactions of the new trainees, after they've "carried" a litter in there introductory course. Then you introduce them to "the stretcher wheel" lol. Like you say, we all have variation methods. For us due to uneven terrain, we lift up the stretcher and with one end bar level, we roll it under, then stabilize it.
So true! Thanks for the comment! - Lance
I bought my tdub from a search and rescue group in Montana a few years ago. It was totally stock, but only had 300 miles on it. Apparently they preferred using ATVs.
I think there are several reasons why motorcycles work for us. We each own our bikes, not the SAR Team we work with. We practice on them regularly and use them on searches rarely. Circumstances have to be just right including two riders being available at the same time. We have brought just one bike to a search before, but ended up not using it because of inclement weather and the need to transport multiple searchers on ATVs. All the stars have to line up - and for us it happens more often than not. - Joe
Put an LED bulb in your Neutral indicator. Then you can see it in full sun. More aggressive dual sport front tire is a must.
Thanks for the comment! LED’s are game changers all around! - Lance
I love the idea for using these for SAR, and that you two work together as a team. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the kind words. We both enjoy our bikes and SAR which makes for a great team! And we have a lot of fun making these videos! - Joe
I carry a couple of the MSR bottles and on longer remote rides I have a Giant Loop Armadillo fuel bladder. I can put the fuel bottles in the external Possibles bags that are permanently strapped to my GL Great Basin bag and the fuel bladder straps to the top of the Great Basin bag. I know that Australians have had fuel bladders from all manufacturers fail bouncing long the corrugations at high speeds over distance but strapped on top of my other luggage I haven't had any issues with the flexible bladder... yet. BTW, I'm retired, so my gear isn't being tested in extremes , or for quick access, though my extra fuel access is pretty quick to get to.
Those fuel bladders are awesome. Thanks for the comment! - Lance
Great walk through on your gear. Which Baofang radio are you guys using?
I believe Joe uses the UV-5r, and I use UV-9r plus. - L
@@2sarguys Thank you for the information. Pete at Mosko Moto told me that most of the off road people he rides with use Baofang but I forgot to ask which radios. This narrows it down for me.
Hey Lance. I just found you on your fire department Facebook page. Lol
Right on! This is a great are to volunteer! - L
@@2sarguys I spent 7 years. With North Douglas county fire. In drain Oregon
I have my tdub setup to carry (2) 1 gallon rotopaxs on both sides of my rear cyclerack. Mostly i carry 1 always but i throw the 2nd one on when i go for a long ride just for peace of mind, my thinking is better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
Great idea! I do like the rotopaxs. They seem very nice! Thanks for the comment. - Lance
Like you said, so many things affect fuel mileage...especially on the little Tdub. From experience, here are some things you can do when you start having fuel anxiety: 1) transfer weight to any riding partners. 2) put more air in your tires. 3) keep the RPMs in the mid-range, try not to lug it, but try not to wind it out either. 4) try to ride at a steady speed, reduce repeated braking and acceleration. 5) Finally, if you have a riding buddy that has fuel when you run out, you can transfer fuel by pulling their fuel line going into their carb and use a water bottle to capture the gravity fed fuel. It isn't quick, but it will work.
Exellent tips! Thanks for sharing. -Joe
One thing to clarify for your viewers that may not be aware, but a motorcycle doesn't have a reserve "tank", as in a separate area. You have a total fuel tank capacity and the "reserve" is part of that, not in addition to that. Reserve is a separate position on the fuel petcock. The petcock has two tubes that go up into the bottom of the tank. These tubes are what the fuel goes through to reach the carburetor. The "On" tube is just longer than the "Res" tube. When the petcock it in the On position and the fuel level gets too low for fuel to go through the On tube anymore, the bike dies and you switch to Res. Now the rest of the fuel left inside of the tank can flow through the lower Res tube. The reserve on the stock TW200 tank is 0.45 gal. or 1.7 liters, which on average should get you at least 20 miles. Remember, that some of the fuel will get trapped on the right side of the bottom of the fuel tank as the hump cutout for the frame acts like a dam. If you ever run out of fuel on Res, tip the bike on over on its left side to get that fuel over there where the pickup tube is. It'll get you another 3 miles or so.
Lance and I had that conversation. We forgot to talk about it in the video - thanks for the reminder. - Joe
What I usually forget is to minimize smartphone's brightness. Muscle memory kicks in, and I check which time is it. It can really mess up night vision. That sudden flash
Yeah, that gets me too! Recovery from that is no fun! - Lance
That's why I have made a video on a compass and a smartphone. I once lost my way. Adrenaline hit hard. I was doing stupid things. I learned the hard way. Navigation is the king
“Navigation is king” so true! It is one skill that has to be fine tuned always! Thanks for the comment. - Lance