UMaine to Host Search and Rescue Training Conference May 17–18
The Maine Association for Search and Rescue (MASAR) will hold its annual training conference May 17–18 at the University of Maine’s New Balance Student Recreation Center in Orono.
MASAR is a nonprofit organization that helps the Maine Warden Service search for people who are lost or missing.
Any search and rescue personnel, dogs and vehicles spotted in the greater Orono area during this time are likely involved in the conference.
Many of the seminars are hands-on activities and include topics such as weather awareness, evidence preservation and lost person behavior. There also will be outdoor training exercises in litter carry, shelter building, land navigation, clue awareness and radio communications.
The conference is open to anyone 18 or older who is interested in learning about or becoming involved in search and rescue. Registration is $100 per person and will be accepted the day of the event, however meals and lodging can’t be guaranteed for those who register after May 12.
More information, including the registration form and event schedule, can be found online or by calling 207.951.0526.