Junior Unit
Unit Advisor - Rod Brossman
Unit meets on the second Thursday of each month at 19:00 at the SAR barn. Additional trainings will be announced in the calendar.
Unit Description and Capabilities
The junior unit is an introductory apprenticeship unit of DTSAR, formed to provide initial instruction in the operations and tactics of Search and Rescue. This units training is based upon each of the DTSAR units, so as to provide experience in all SAR areas for junior members. Unit members can expect trainings in mountain search and rescue, through class trainings and trainings in the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness. Additional trainings will be discussed at the meetings, but will include river navigation on the Kootenai River, avalanche training, medical training and familiarity will all of DTSAR equipment. This unit is crucial to DTSAR as these members are the future of DTSAR in Lincoln County. This unit will give members an inside look at search and rescue and emergency medicine, opening up for careers in; Emergency medical care (EMT, Paramedic, ER Doctor), Mountain guiding (high alpine environments and survival), K-9 training (SAR and Police) as well as communications and team working skills.
Member's Requirements
- Must be between 14 and 18 years of age (once a member is 18, they are considered full adult members).
- Must maintain a 2.0 GPA in school.
Specialized Classes
- All members will have basic first aid / CPR training
- All members are encouraged to attend all DTSAR trainings.
Equipment Needed For Unit Members
As a Junior Unit, there are no specific equipment needs. As the members progress through the units, they will be advised of equipment needs. A pair of comfortable hiking boots will be required for all Mountain trainings.
Equipment in the Unit’s Inventory
- The Junior Unit utilizes equipment from all of the other units of DTSAR.