SPOT & Yosemite Search and Rescue 2009 Case Study & AAR.
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SPOT & Yosemite Search and Rescue2009
Case Study & AAR
Case Study -
SPOT activation near Red Peak PassSPOT, October 4th 2009
Rain & wind with snow in higher elevations
3 SPOT activations, all on trail, moving East and down slope
+5 SPOT signals, but IERCC cannot access this data
We would not receive this information from SPOT until later that afternoon, appears subject has not moved
1645h, IERCC “no OK messages sent”, search begins
Text message sent around 1130am, not viewable by IERCC, no longer 911
Login information reveals that the subject was out of search area
After Action Review
SPOT Dispatch (IERCC)Lack of clarity, incomplete informationLack of familiarity with data outputNo better than a 911 hang up with some coordinates
IndividualNot preparedFailed to recognize altitude sickness symptoms
Responsible PartyCommunication barrier
SPOT login – data easily exported and accurate!
Take-home Points
SPOT Dispatch Represented as a professional dispatch Did not perform well
SPOT ConceptWill it work in all of our terrain?Is “911” really a 911?False alarms, would-be self rescues?Unnecessary risk taking?SPOT & Education role (for user and friends/family)
What’s Next
NPS and California protocols?When does it get treated like a 911 phone call?
Help activation versus 911 activation 911 activation + no movement 911 activation + no movement + 911 call from friend/family
with login information
Communication with SPOT Get login information as soon as possible GEOS versus regular package? Jurisdiction?