Sherman Search and Rescue Team Trained for Cold-Weather Emergencies
Photo by Courtesy of Sherman Volunteer Fire Department
Photo by Courtesy of Sherman Volunteer Fire Department
Photo by Courtesy of Sherman Volunteer Fire Department
Sherman, Conn. — October 11 — Search and rescue personnel in Sherman, Connecticut, carried out their monthly training, concentrating on wilderness medical treatment for hypothermia and other cold-induced injuries. The session also featured a guest from D.A.W.G.S., a Connecticut-based volunteer search group that assists agencies by providing trained search and rescue teams.
The training addressed the difficulties responders encounter when treating a patient who is injured or ill far from an ambulance or other nearby medical assistance. These scenarios may arise during a search for a missing person, a trail rescue, or a medical emergency involving a hiker in a remote location.
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