About the seminar:
This is an introduction to cave rescue. Topics covered include Incident Command System and how it applies to cave rescues, medical management, hypothermia, patient packaging, extreme situations, the cave environment, communications, media interaction, search, and more. There will be both classroom and hands on instruction and the students will run a mock incident.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this class. This is designed for anyone who has an interest in cave rescue management and operations. Both recreational cavers and emergency response personnel will benefit from this class.
Those under 18 will need to call the seminar coordinator to make prior arrangements to attend if not accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Seminar Cost:
The seminar cost (per person) is $40 for NSS Members and $60 for non-NSS Members. All seminar instructors are volunteers to help keep costs low.
Where:
Hart County Search and Rescue Squad
89 County Barn Rd.
Munfordville, KY 42765
Equipment Requirements:
All class equipment will be provided except for personal equipment. Students are required to have the following available for inspection at check in:
UIAA or CE approved climbing helmet with a three or four point suspension system, nonelastic chinstrap.
Three sources of light, at least two must be electric, one helmet mounted and one more capable of being helmet mounted. All should be sufficient to allow you to exit the cave. Carbide will NOT be allowed when working near patients or in close quarters with groups of people, but is acceptable for use in other conditions.
Rugged clothing. Sturdy, lugged sole boots. Gloves.
Water bottle, at least one quart. A small, heavy-duty pack for carrying personal gear underground.
Additional Recommended Equipment:
20' of 1" Tubular webbing
Plastic garbage bags (contractor size works best)
Wrist watch to be worn underground (cell phones for time keeping aren’t recommended)
Paper/pencil for underground use (i.e. small notebook with golf pencil)
ALL CAVE GEAR/CLOTHING MUST BE CLEANED PER WHITE NOSE SYNDROME NSS GUIDELINES PRIOR TO ENTERING CAVE ENVIRONMENT!!
Saturday: Check in @7:30am. Seminar 8am-5:30pm with a break for lunch. Lunch is on your own. Bring kneepads, gloves, and clothes you can get dirty for afternoon session. Optional evening session 7:30pm-10pm.
Sunday: Exercises from 8am-4pm. Be self-sufficient for that time period—we do not break for lunch.
Local Information:
Chris Bush (270) 537-1664
