New York Search - Missing Child

Child missing on May 24-25, 2008. Below is a brief summary from Chief Gumbs on the incident.

The search on Sunday was called by NYSDEC to look for a missing 4 year old boy west of Monticello, NY (Sullivan Cty). Child had been playing "hide and seek" with a group when he went "missing" Saturday afternoon about 1300. He had a medium weight jacket on (it was cool on Sat) which helped him get throught the night. Several teams from NYS as well as teams from NJ responded - well over 100 people involved. The NJIRT had members tasked out with several search groups. Carl H was on the task that found the boy. Well done to all!!

We all got to see a well organized and conducted search operation done under the control of the NYSDEC rangers.

Below is a news photo of the child being reunited with his father. Photo credit: Courtesy Times Herald-Record

Rope Rescue 2

held 4/28, 5/1, 5/3, 5/4 at Fredon FD and Sterling Hill. There was a very good attendance, and congratualtions to the graduates.

SAR Council of NJ Technical Rope Skills

In what is hoped to be the first of many such events, NJIRT hosted a technical rope skills workshop for SAR Council of NJ teams. It was held at Sterling Hill Mine.

Rope Rescue 1

held 3/31, 4/3, 4/5, 4/6 at Fredon FD & Sterling Hill.

Indoor Rock Climbing

Different techniques and considerations for rope rescue held at North Summit Climbing Gym, Wind Gap, PA.

Map & Compass and Land Navigation

held at Frankford FD and Stokes State Forest.

Winter Operations & Personal Slope Rope Skills

held at Frankford FD and Harmony Ridge Campground.

First Responder Course

held January 29 through March 8 at Frankford FD.

Cold Weather Operations and Wilderness Evacuation

Held at Frankford FD and Stokes State Forest

Team Dinner

At Charlie Browns Restaurant in Hackettstown

Archive Link For Older Entries

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