Humanitarian Distance Learning Centre - HDLC Discussion Forum
http://www.contingencyonline.com/forum.html
The HDLC discussion forum is a resource for relief and development professionals to communicate ideas, request advice and advocate for various issues within multi-sectoral relief and development environment.
It is a creative mechanism for participants to directly influence the scope and dynamic of vocational training within their particular field or sector of specialty.
Periodically, the HDLC Discussion forum host polls and surveys on behalf of the community for research purposes and conducts "virtual" round table discussions monthly.
It is free to register, so sign up.
Search and Rescue Discussion List
http://ml.islandnet.com/mailman/listinfo/sar-l
Mailing list is for discussion about any aspect related to Search and Rescue. To subscribe email sar-l-request@ml.islandnet.com with subscribe in the subject line.
Activity: avg 120 messages per month.
SAR Dogs
http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/sar-dogs.html
SAR-Dogs discussion list (680 subscribers). This list was formed to facilitate communication between K9 SAR handlers and persons interested in K9 SAR. Further information can be found at the website http://www.sar-dogs.com
(USA) National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR)
http://www.nasar.org/nasar/
Web site includes discussion board, information about training etc
CSAR List
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/csar/
The CSAR list is for the discussion of all aspects of the use of computers and computer related technology to the execution and management of Search and Rescue (SAR) operations. This can include mapping programs, Geographical Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Incident Command System (ICS) and other SAR related applications.
370 members, avg 10 messages per month
Swiftwater/flood rescue information and news
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SwiftH2O-News/
Discussion group for rescue personnel and others to exchange information about flood disaster preparedness, swiftwater/flood rescue training, and public safety education. 400 members, join at the website, 100-500 emails per month.
Rescue Training Resource and Guide
http://www.techrescue.org
Online discussion forum covering many aspects of Search and Rescue
Search and Rescue Discussion Board
http://sarbc.org/~sarbc/posts.html
Range of topics, sponsored by Search and Rescue Society of British Columbia
Emergency Services WWW Site List
http://www.district.north-van.bc.ca/eswsl/www-911.htm
Extensive online database of Fire / Rescue / EMS / Emergency Services sites on the net.
Annual SAR conference and exhibition
http://www.shephard.co.uk
organised by Shephard Group |
