Bush Search and Rescue Victoria
Volunteer search and rescue in Victorian bush and alpine regions
Thanks to Peter Andrews for organising a great first aid refresher day at Westerfolds Park. This was designed as an opportunity for active members to refresh the basics and practise applying their existing first aid skills and bushwalking equipment in a remote location. Great instruction, thanks David Hagel of Survive First Aid.
Thanks to Essendon Bushwalking Club for the opportunity to present and to Rodney Polkinghorne speaking on behalf BSAR.
The Auburn Hotel in Hawthorn East was the new venue for the 2024 Members’ Night. A great meal was had by all and the gathering was lucky enough to receive an engrossing presentation by two members of the Victoria Police Dog Squad. Topics included dog training, and the different capabilities and tasks of dogs in the Squad.
BSAR’s Tim Lenders presented at Waverley Bushwalking Club’s (WBC) member night. Tim spoke about BSAR’s history as a bushwalker-driven community effort, searches, and the process of joining BSAR. Several members have expressed interest in joining. We thank WBC for their participation in BSAR and their invitation to speak.
The Victorian Backcountry Festival run successfully again at and around Mt Hotham.
Thanks to the organisers for inviting BSAR to contribute.
Thanks also to Peter Campbell and Peter Robinson who represented BSAR and ran a snow shelters workshop which was very much enjoyed by all who participated. Blustery conditions made it all the better.
Many thanks to SES Moorabbin for inviting BSAR to speak at their Monday evening meeting. Tim Lenders, representing BSAR, explained BSAR’s role among Victoria’s emergency services and fielded many questions. BSAR depends heavily on SES units for logistic support at and around search sites and this was a welcome chance to interact outside of operational pressures.