- Lead/Deadwood District
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- President: Mr. Dan
Reagan
- Vice President: Mr. Bob
Siedschlaw
- Train Officer: Mr. Gary
Lillehaug
- Secretary: Ms. Kay
Rear
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- Telephone: (605)-578-2122
- Fax: (605)-578-3148
PURPOSE |
| The purpose of the squad is to assist in
searches and rescues within Lawrence County, and the surrounding area when requested
through the Emergency Management Director. All members of the squad are volunteers, and
will assist all emergency response agencies, participating in all functions deemed
necessary by the officer, on a voluntary basis, provided that they fall within the scope
of our training and abilities. |
HISTORY |
| The Lawrence County Civil Defense search
& Rescue squad was formed late in the year 1965. The squad was the first of it's
kind in the state of South Dakota. The purpose of the formation of the unit was to
"assist the Lawrence County Sheriff with some of the countless calls that come to his
office. Among these calls were lost men women and children, lost hunters of all
ages, car accidents, and a need for law enforcement." Membership has varied
through the years from the original five members to as many as forty-two
volunteers. Funding for the squad is provided by Lawrence County Office of
Emergacy Management and through donations |
PROVIDED
SERVICES |
| Extrication |
LCSAR has the equipment and
training to perform extrication of victims of vehicle accidents. This extrication
equipment can also be used for farm or construction equipment extrication, airplane
extrication, train extrication, etc. |
| Search |
LCSAR has the training, manpower, and
equipment needed to perform searches for missing persons. Several team members are
qualified as search team leaders. Most of the team members are qualified as hasty
search team members. LCSAR has trained with the use of air scent & tracking
search dogs and can call on these resources when needed. |
| Carry-out |
LCSAR will perform or assist
in carry-out of accident or medical problem victims in remote areas. The team has
equipment enough to handle multiple victims if necessary. |
| Rope Rescue |
LCSAR has the training and equipment necessary
to safely rescue someone that requires the technical application of rope rescue. |
| Weather Watch &
Rescue |
The team members perform
monitoring for early tornado warning, flood water monitoring, blizzard operations, and any
other weather related emergencies. The team operates two Snowcats for severe winter
operations. |
| Remote Lighting |
LCSAR has generators, lights, cords, and
stands to provide remote lighting wherever needed. |
| Snowmobile Rescue |
LCSAR has a snowmobile and
ambulance sleds to handle remote snowmobile accidents. |
By Laws
Constitution
Search & Rescue By Laws and Constitution
are in Adobe PDF format. To view PDF files, you will need Adobe Reader.
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