JVSAR Conducts Mock Scenario Near State Creek

Jefferson Valley Search and Rescue (JVSAR) conducted a mock scenario exercise Sunday, August 28, 2022, in the State Creek area.

Training with Life Flight out of Bozeman, instruction by the pilot, and loading a patient "hot" (when a helicopter has rotors in motion), were all discussed. Steve Schmidt, formerly of Whitehall, coordinated this exercise with the Life Flight and JVSAR.

The mock scenario exercise involved a male individual with his two grandsons overdue from hunting for morel mushrooms.

Three groups of JVSAR members were involved, with three on horseback, three trackers, and three members on foot to follow the trackers. Those participating utilized and honed their skills using Rhino GPS, handheld radios for communication, and side-by-sides for transportation into the area.

JVSAR members involved included Captain Dan Hagerty, Assistant Captain John Schramm, Katy James, Grant Godbolt, Larry Feight, Don Drake, Jaimie Chapman, Matt Chapman, Tanya Johnson, Alex Duvelius, Steven Johnson, and Jay Johnson.