Equipment list for the individual responder
You don’t have to have all of this equipment to get started, but eventually you’ll want to pick it up.
Training info
Monthly, more or less. See the WASART Google calendar for specifics. This generally alternates between large and small animal, but that can vary as well.
Levels
Operator
Attendant
Light Systems Technician
Large Animal Rigger
Heavy Systems Technician
Recertification (ask Kristie for this)
Policy link
Ranger’s Guide
Videos
Chest harness
Ascend/Descend
Dog Emergency Lift Harness
Knots
Useful AARs
Current leveled members
Joe Cruikshank – Light & Heavy Systems Technician
Jeff Dahl – Light & Heavy Systems Technician
Aaron Cook – Heavy Systems Technician
Valon Miller – Light Systems Technician
Gabe Benedetto – Light Systems Technician
Michaela Eaves – Heavy Systems Technician
Of interest
Circus OSHA investigation
Skagit Volunteer Death Report (GAR)