On December 1st, 2009, our Unit received word of a fallen climber at Rainbow Wall in Red Rock. At the time, it was reported that the climber had fallen approximately 140ft while conducting a solo climb on the Original Route. Our Air Unit, along with two Officers and two Mountain Rescue volunteers, responded to the call. They provided the necessary medical care and transport to get this climber off of the rock and on their way to the ER.In the...
Video links have been posted!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
A couple of video links have been posted! Visit the video page from the menu at the top of the page. Enj...
Feature Story and the Arizona Vortex
If you missed the article in the Las Vegas Review Journal that was written about our Unit as well as our upcoming golf tournament, read it here. A huge thank you to the RJ for writing about our cause! Our 3rd Annual Golf Classic will be held on May 3rd at the Canyon Gate Country Club. Even if you're not a golfer, come...
Announcing Friends of Metro 3rd Annual Golf Classic!
The Friends of Metro Annual Golf Classic serves as the primary fundraising event for LVMPDSAR. This year, the tournament will be held on May 3rd at the Canyon Gate Country Club. This event is very special to us, so your participation is greatly appreciated! In addition to golf, there will also be some fun activities...
Survivor 2010
The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada is utilized by many Las Vegas residents for a variety of medical reasons. In addition to providing patient care, UMC is also home to medical students who participate in the University of Nevada School of Medicine residency programs. In recent years, LVMPDSAR has partnered...
2010 Mountain Rescue Recruitment is Open!
The Mountain Rescue Team is currently seeking new volunteers! If you are an outdoor enthusiast that is interested in doing volunteer work in the Las Vegas community, fill out our interest form and tell us a little about yourself!Click here for more information on how to qualify and to access our interest fo...
Fire Building
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Fire BuildingCan you build a blazing fire with damp wood and one match?The ability to build a fire when lost is extremely helpful for reasons beyond the obvious warmth it provides. The light from the fire helps search teams at night when their task is much more difficult. During the day, a smoky fire will attract searchers as well.First Things FirstThe key to fire-building is to assume that no matter how many matches you actually have, you...
Hug-a-Tree
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Hug-a-Tree for SafetyIf you ever find yourself lost, the most important thing to remember is to hug-a-tree. Children need to know how not to get lost, how to stay comfortable if they get lost, and how to be spotted and found. It is our sincere hope that your children never need this knowledge, but if you discuss the following information with your child, it may help them to remember one or more facts that will make the search short and successful.Always...
Flash Flood Safety
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Flash Flood SafetyA flash flood is the fastest-moving type of flood. It happens when heavy rain collects in a stream, dry wash, or road turning the normally calm area into an instant rushing current.The quick change from calm to raging river is what catches people off guard, making flash floods very dangerous.Any flood involves water rising and overflowing its normal path. But a flash flood is a specific type of flood that appears and moves quickly...
Backcountry Clothing
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Since hypothermia is the most common cause of accidental death in the backcountry, proper clothing is essential to every backcountry user from novice to professional. Hypothermia results when the body loses more heat than it can generate. Effective dressing is the simplest way to avoid hypothermia in the diverse weather of the backcountry.Effective dressing means more than simply owning the most expensive parka and the fanciest rain gear. World...
Desert Safety
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Desert SafetyMany people each year have mishaps in the desert which could have been avoided or made less serious with some pre-planning. Extreme conditions are found in the desert from the valley floor to the high mountains. Following is a list of preparations to be made before your hike or trip to the desert, a basic list of supplies, and suggestions for what to do if you become lost or stranded.Before your tripLet someone at home know your travel...
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