Tom Cooper

We still plan to do Saturday’s training! NWS is calling for showers. At this time everything is a go as planned. Bring your gear just as if you are going out on a search. WE MAY BE CALLED! If there is a definite need for our skills for a search, […]

It’s been a busy and exciting day! I just got in from the search in Lewis County. We had 18 team members participate. We divided into 4 teams and searched many acres. We worked with our K9, ran the sonar on the river and assisted divers. We worked side by […]

We just set up the land nav course for this Saturday’s sar training/exercise. Everything is nearly ready. We’ll start setting up at 1pm and start the training at 2pm. The New Martinsville Marina is located in the south end of town across from the Certified Gas Station. Coming north, take […]

Bill at WV DHS has just sent this request for help. “Please request all available team members that can respond to stage at the NG Armory at Weston tomorrow 9/30/11 at 0830hr. This search will be for missing 3 year old female missing since 9/24/11. We need trained team members […]

Folks, we’re working on this Saturday’s search and rescue training. We plan to train at the marina in New Martinsville. I’m still working on getting instructors for the following classes, Side scan sonar on the rescue boat Using the SKED rescue system GPS Land Navigation Don will be there to […]

The Stormin’ the Castle cross country race has been rescheduled for this Wednesday, Sept 28th. We have been asked to be safety observers for the race, just as we did last year. We need to position around 10 volunteers around the wooded course. We’ll meet in the left parking lot […]

This Sunday afternoon at 1:30pm we will have the radio communications training that everyone has been asking for. We will cover the use of the Wouxun radios. Then we will go over general radio communications procedures. This will take place at the OEM office. Monday night we will run the […]

I’ve been asked by DHS to help find students for next week’s FEMA Debris Management Class. The training will be held at Chief Logan State Park, running Tuesday through Thursday. There will be reimbursement for travel, food and lodging. Contrary to what you might think, this is a very interesting […]

The missing hiker in Marshall has been found in good condition. We had 10 responders in route with more standing by. Thanks folks, Tjc

I’ve received a request for SAR assistance for a missing hiker in Marshall county. Please call my cell or email me if you are available. Tjc

“We have set the date of Sept 28th for the running of our “Stormin’ the Castle” Invitational. All running times will remain the same, with our middle school girls taking off at 4:30. I appreciate everyone’s understanding and am looking forward to a safe and competitive meet.” Coach Reynolds We’ll […]

We are working on a special SAR training. We’re looking at October 1st, starting in the afternoon and going into the evening. This is going to be a fun-filled training! This is all in the planning stages. We plan to have it at the New Martinsville Marina. Possible Workstations are: […]