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About kisar1986

Kodiak Island Search & Rescue (KISAR) is a non-profit organization whose objectives are exclusively charitable, scientific or educational. Specifically, our purposes are: To furnish highly trained volunteers and dog teams for search and rescue for the benefit and welfare of the community To organize and support the continuing education and training of volunteers, dog teams and support personnel in accepted search and rescue methods. To increase public awareness of search and rescue trained volunteers and dog teams and provide informational and educational programs and demonstrations to institutions, agencies and community organizations.

KISAR Partners With Educators

Posted on 2013/05/13 by kisar1986

This month two KISAR members provided personal survival training to 5th graders from a local elementary school. Concepts covered included; survival mindset, equipment, shelter and fire building. The students were diligent listeners and much fun was had by the students … Continue reading →

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KISAR Completes SAR Operation, Subject Hoisted From Cliff, Uninjured.

Posted on 2013/04/24 by kisar1986

Jay Barrett/KMXT A Kodiak Fish and Game employee went missing on a hike near Saltery Cove Monday, prompting a multi-agency search by the Alaska State Troopers, Kodiak Island Search and Rescue and a Coast Guard helicopter. According to a trooper … Continue reading →

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APRN: 3 Killed in Trooper Helicopter Crash Near Larson Lake

Posted on 2013/04/01 by kisar1986

APRN – An Alaska State Trooper helicopter rescue ended in tragedy on Saturday night when the rescue helicopter crashed near Larson Lake, killing all three people on board. At approximately 10:00 pm on Saturday, March 30, the Alaska State Troopers … Continue reading →

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Ice Rescue

Posted on 2013/01/04 by kisar1986

In this video you can see how one person falling through the ice, resulted in 12 rescuers also being exposed to the freezing waters. Having the training and tools necessary to conduct a rescue can prevent what the video shows. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Search Concludes

Posted on 2012/12/26 by kisar1986

Maine hiker’s body found on Alaska mountain By Andrew Neff, BDN Staff The Maine man who had been missing since Saturday afternoon after a planned mountain climb was found dead on Mount Barometer in Kodiak, Alaska, on Christmas Day. Members … Continue reading →

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Online Helicopter Training, from MRA

Posted on 2012/11/04 by kisar1986

The Mountain Rescue Association (MRA) provides a free online Helicopter Rescue Training. It would behoove all members to use this resource, as most of our operations are done in conjunction with the US Coast Guard air wing. Registration is free, and … Continue reading →

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September General Meeting

Posted on 2012/08/27 by kisar1986

The next KISAR meeting will be September 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will feature Backcountry Access Spokesman Bruce Edgerly talking and giving a demonstration on new developments in avalanche safety equipment. BCA developed the first digital avalanche transceiver … Continue reading →

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April General Meeting

Posted on 2012/04/18 by kisar1986

Greetings All, Kodiak Island Search and Rescue (KISAR) will hold a general meeting at 7:00 PM Thursday, April 19th, at the Bayside Training Center. This month’s training will be avalanche awareness. There may also be a field training session on … Continue reading →

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March General Meeting

Posted on 2012/03/12 by kisar1986

Greetings All, Kodiak Island Search and Rescue (KISAR) will hold a general meeting at 7:00 PM Thursday, March.15th, at the Bayside Training Center. This month’s training will be setting up and practicing belays. 2012 dues of $25 are now payable, … Continue reading →

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February General Meeting

Posted on 2012/02/15 by kisar1986

Greetings All, Kodiak Island Search and Rescue (KISAR) will hold a general meeting at 7:00 PM Thursday, Feb.16th, at the Bayside Training Center. 2012 dues of $25 are now payable, so please bring cash or your check book. Our training … Continue reading →

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