[Az-Geocaching] Death of geocacher Mike Curtin (a.k.a. FHR Rangers) due to heat in Orange County, CA

[loran wilcox]

I guess my boy scout training has paid off. The only main item I not
carrying is the radio. And during the high risk for fire I've left my
matches behind.

Loran (Team Sand Dollar)

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From: <trisha@brasher.com>
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Subject: RE: [Az-Geocaching] Death of geocacher Mike Curtin (a.k.a. FHR
Rangers) due to heat in Orange County, CA


> According to our Posse Operations Manual (and many good hiking books,
> probably) both driver and observer must have an "Observer Kit" (pack)
> with the following REQUIRED items:
>
> 1. VHF 16 channel hand held radio (I add batteries and make sure the
> nicad        pack is charged)  This radio transmits on Sheriff, PD,
> Fire Dispatch, Forest Service and well as our SAR -search and rescue -
> channels. Geocachers who are Hams might carry a handheld that can
> reach local repeaters. Worn on outside of uniform.....Sorry, I
> digress....
>
> 2. GPS Unit (again, extra batteries. We never know how long we will be
> out)
>
> 3. "Space" blanket (emergency blanket)
>
> 4. Matches (waterproof)
>
> 5. Knife
>
> 6. Magnetic Compass and map(s) of area
>
> 7. Flashlight (again, batteries, I carry a spare bulb too)
>
> 8. Whistle
>
> 9. Clipboard/pens/log/assignment sheet
>
> 10. Water
>
> 11. Food
>
> 12. Cell Phone
>
> These items are considered "Nice" (optional)
>
> strobe light
> belt canteen
> sleeping bag (I dont carry on my observer pack, but have in car)
> First Aid Kit/personal meds (I carry this as an essential)
> Signal Mirror
> Personal Tissue (TP) (again, an essential)
> Rain/Parka Suit  (essential depending on season)
>
> Of course, everybody can personalize what they carry, but the basics
> are water, some food, communication (radio, cell, whistle, mirror),
> shelter, First Aid, Fire, navigation....in case you get lost or
> injured.
>
> Depending on weather, I add gloves and hat. I also add sunscreen and
> lip screen. Small items, but important.
>
> Hope that helps some.
>
> Trisha  "Lightning"
> Yavapai Co. Jeep Posse Searchers
> Prescott
>
>
>
> "Team Tierra Buena" wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > &gt; In our search and rescue posse, we are required to have a
> > &gt; pack ready at all times with the &quot;ten&quot; (+) essentials
> and
> > &gt; gear we need. We are not allowed to exit the vehicle to
> > &gt; search on foot (no matter how short we think it will be)
> > &gt; without our packs, which include our hand held radios. Common
> > &gt; sense says that is a good idea for anybody.
> >
> > And those ten-plus essentials would beeeeee....?
> >
> > Could make a good checklist.
> >
> > Steve
> > Team Tierra Buena
> >
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