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Awards

Bush Search and Rescue members have received the following awards for their contributions to search and rescue operations.

  • 2010 Emergency Services Medal to Field Organiser Rik Head
  • 2005 National Bravery Award to members of the Birkebeiner Ski Club
  • 1989 Chief Commissioner's Certificate
  • 1988 Order of Australia Medal to Stuart Brookes

 

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Reporting lost persons

Call 000 and ask for Police [guidelines]

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Trip safety

Safety information

  • Trip intentions online
  • Trip intentions form, Victoria Police (PDF)
  • Using Distress Beacons
  • Walksafe Guidelines
  • Snowsafe Guidelines
  • Using mobile phones
  • Spot Satellite Messenger
  • Safety information (000)

 

Behind the Log newsletter

  • May 2013 (PDF)
  • October 2012 (PDF)
  • May 2012 (PDF)
  • October 2011 (PDF)
  • May 2011 (PDF)
  • Nov 2010 (PDF)
  • June 2010 (PDF)
  • Oct 2009 (PDF)
  • May 2009 (PDF)
  • Oct 2008 (PDF)
  • May 2008 (PDF)

External links

  • Bushwalking Victoria
  • Victoria Police Search and Rescue Squad
  • Victoria Police Online News
  • Emergency Services Foundation
  • Bushwalkers Wilderness Rescue Squad (NSW)
  • Federation Mountain Rescue (QLD)
  • National Association for Search and Rescue (USA)
  • Federation of International Ski Patrols
  • Australian Ski Patrol Association (ASPA)
  • Emergency Management Manual Victoria
  • New Zealand Land Search & Rescue

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