Medical Unit

Unit Leader - Anita Short

Unit meets on open days as needed. No specific day and time t this point.

Unit Description and Capabilities

The medical unit is the core of all medical related responses and trainings. The unit handles all medical training and classes. Members in the medical unit are responsible for recognizing emergency situations; making appropriate decisions and providing proper care to victims. DTSAR has number of skilled Emergency Medical Technicians and First Responders. They train and are very capable of rendering medical care in all rescue situations. Members are a vital link in providing pre-hospital care in the field. Medical unit members can expect to be included in rescue teams or staged to quickly respond to any incident. New members can learn and acquire training during meetings and classes to meet any level of training they would like to pursue.

Member’s Requirements

• Maintain a life style that will keep you physically and mentally prepared for responses.
• Members need to have Basic First Aid and CPR certification.
• Classes are put on by DTSAR through the medical unit and available at no cost to members.
• Members need to keep current on their certifications once acquired.

Specialized Classes

• CPR re-certified every two year
• First Aid re-certification every two years
• EMT and FR re-certified every two years

Equipment Needed By Unit Members

• First Aid jump kit
• Clothing suitable for all conditions

Equipment in the Unit’s Inventory

• Medical supplies for jump kits
• Splints, spine boards, spiders and other medical supplies
• Medical gear suited for backcountry situations

To Call out DTSAR
Phone 911 - (S Lincoln County) or (406) 293-4112 ext 0 and ask for DTSAR)