Compilation of Search and Rescue Basic …

1 SAR Basic equipment List Compilation28 October 2002 Compiled by Mike McDonald, 1 of 4 Compilation of Search and Rescue Basic equipment ListsA1. These tables were compiled from the equipment lists of 20 local and national Search and Rescue organizations, agencies and teams from across the United The information in them is for reference only and they are provided to assist a user agency or Level I land Search team member in making equipment decisions. These are not lists of required The lists are general in nature and should be supplemented by user agencies for specific conditions, Only those lists identified as minimum, Basic , 24 hour, hasty or similar were included in Table A1.

2 equipment lists identified as technical, cold weather, Rescue , etc. were There were a total of 100 different personal equipment items contained on the 20 lists. No list had all 100 items and only six items were listed on all 20 The items in Table A1 were scored in four One point for each list on which an item appeared. The maximum possible score for an item was Two points for being a required item, one point for being optional or recommended. The maximum possible score for an item was points were given to required items on the Basic /24 hour list; 2 points if required on the extended/base list; points if optional or recommended on the Basic /24 hour list; 1 point for optional or recommended items on the extended/base list.

3 The maximum possible score for an item was The sum of the other three methods. The maximum possible score for an item was The first 16 items in Table A1 were in the same order by all four scoring methods. It is recommended that a Level I land Search team member have these items available to carry into the field on any Search . The next 9 items in Table A1 were the same in each of the four scoring methods, but not in the same order. The last 20 items in Table A1 were in the same order when scored by all four The items in Table A1 are sorted first by total score, then by the number of lists on which the item appeared, then The contents of the personal first aid kit (Table A2) should be based on the medical or first aid training that the Level I land Search team member has This list is a survey of equipment lists so items have been included on the list just as they appeared on the lists that were reviewed.

4 No attempt has been made to consolidate items so there are potentially redundant and duplicate the requirements of a Level I Land Search Team Member, see ASTM F2209, available from ASTM: by:Mike Basic equipment List Compilation28 October 2002 Compiled by Mike McDonald, 2 of 4 Table A1. Compilation of Personal equipment from Minimum equipment Lists of 20 Searchand Rescue TeamsListed by Total ScoreLetters in parentheses refer to notes which appear after the possible20110100maximum possible20110100 Itemliststotal% of maxItemliststotal% of max1compass2011010051webbing, 1" x varying or headlamp2011010052scissors525233water, 2 quarts or liters minimum (a)2011010053water purification , multipurpose (or equivalent)201089854handkerchief or or poncho201089855gaiters (l)

5 623216first aid kit, personal (b)201069656entrenching tool (l)522207matches (c)191049457ground sheet522208food, 1 day's worth (d)191009158sewing kit (i)522209whistle (e)18978859razor blade, single edge4222010spare batteries for light (f)16888060can opener (l) with pencil or pen16867861quarters, 2 , drinking (g)16777062gloves, wool or , leather (h)15766963jacket, , signal15766964measuring device, 18" , duct, 5 to 10 , bulb for light (f) , 5-10 ft, 14 cord, at least 25 , folding (l)4161519trash bag, large (min.)

6 Qty. varied) container, extra (l) , nylon (min. qty. varied)3151421fire starter (c) bag13585373ear , spare11534876spare boot laces3141327insect blanket3121128sleeping pad (i)11524778chem-light2111029water purification material (j)10514680pack cover (l)310931cook kit (i) (k)29832carabiner (min. qty varied) (k) , aerial29833headgear (ball, fleece or wool cap) , light27635stove (I) kit utensils or spoon (i)9444086$5 , extra (i)9433987condom, non , exam (not in first aid kit) (seat or climbing) (k)8423890repair kit (unspecified) rope, 50 ft, 9 mm (k)8403691sitting or headlamp, backup (f) (l)9393592wire ties, plastic, 8 and (min.

7 Qty. varied) (k) (i)8343195signal (k)6292696$1013347lighter (c) bag13349 Ziplock bag, qt. (min. qty varied) glasses or contacts13350safety pins, large, , extra gear tie down133 SAR Basic equipment List Compilation28 October 2002 Compiled by Mike McDonald, 3 of 4 Notes for Table A1a. General recommendation. Local conditions may warrant carrying more or less See Table A2 for suggested The Basic requirement is some method of starting a Ready-to-eat, for "survival" purposes. Search assignment may require additional food (item 37).

8 E. Non-metallic or metallic with non-metallic lip piece recommended in cold The Basic requirement is to have a new light source in case the first fails. A second light source (item 42)can be carried instead of spare batteries and a A metal cup can be used for heating water and carried instead of a cook kit (item 31).h. For hand protection, not warmth (item 62) or body substance isolation (items 6 and 88).i. Appeared on more extended mission or base kit lists than Basic or 24 hours Plastic "surveyor" tape or flagging, or crepe Technical or Rescue equipment which a Level I land Search team member is not required to know how touse.

9 These items shall only be used by Level I land Search team members trained to use Appeared as optional equipment more often than as required A2 Table A3 Suggested Items for a Personal First AidKitSuggested Items for aBase Camp KitAlcohol swabsClothes bagAntacid tablets, otcClothes, spareAntihistamine, otcComb or brushAnti-itch or itch relief ointmentFootwear (other thanfield boots)Antiseptic ointment or padsNail clippersBand-Aids Personal hygiene itemsBloodborne pathogen protection (bodysubstance isolation) kitShaving kitButterfly closuresSoapCompresses or sanitary napkinsToothbrush andtoothpasteCotton swabsTowelCPR mask or shieldWashclothDecongestant, otcDisinfectantElastic bandageEyeglasses or contacts, spareEye washGauze padsGloves, exam (separate from BSI/BBPkit)Moleskin and/or Molefoam Sewing needle or straight pinPain relief, otcPersonal medicationsRoller bandageTape, first aidTriangular bandageTweezersotc = over-the-counter (non-prescription)

10 SAR Basic equipment List Compilation28 October 2002 Compiled by Mike McDonald, 4 of 4 Table A1-A. Compilation of Personal equipment from Minimum equipment Lists of 20 Search and Rescue TeamsListed AlphabeticallySee Table A1 for the items listed by possible20110100maximum possible20110100 Itemliststotal% of maxItemliststotal% of cord, at least 25 rope, 50 ft, 9mm840363ascender29853orange cover31095bivy (min. qty. varied) and , 2 or blade, single edge422209carabiner (min. qty varied) kit (unspecified) pins, large, , folding4161512condom, non bag13313cook kit utensils (spoon)9444064sewing kit5222015cup, metal16777065shelter tool5222068sleeping bag13585319fire pad11524720first aid kit, personal201069670slings, nylon (min.)