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SPOT & Yosemite Search and Rescue 2009 Case Study & AAR

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SPOT & Yosemite Search and Rescue2009

Case Study & AAR

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Case Study -

SPOT activation near Red Peak PassSPOT, October 4th 2009

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Rain & wind with snow in higher elevations

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3 SPOT activations, all on trail, moving East and down slope

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+5 SPOT signals, but IERCC cannot access this data

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We would not receive this information from SPOT until later that afternoon, appears subject has not moved

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1645h, IERCC “no OK messages sent”, search begins

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Text message sent around 1130am, not viewable by IERCC, no longer 911

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Login information reveals that the subject was out of search area

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After Action Review

SPOT Dispatch (IERCC)Lack of clarity, incomplete informationLack of familiarity with data outputNo better than a 911 hang up with some coordinates

IndividualNot preparedFailed to recognize altitude sickness symptoms

Responsible PartyCommunication barrier

SPOT login – data easily exported and accurate!

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Take-home Points

SPOT Dispatch Represented as a professional dispatch Did not perform well

SPOT ConceptWill it work in all of our terrain?Is “911” really a 911?False alarms, would-be self rescues?Unnecessary risk taking?SPOT & Education role (for user and friends/family)

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What’s Next

NPS and California protocols?When does it get treated like a 911 phone call?

Help activation versus 911 activation 911 activation + no movement 911 activation + no movement + 911 call from friend/family

with login information

Communication with SPOT Get login information as soon as possible GEOS versus regular package? Jurisdiction?