SAR Alberta/Uniform
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[edit] Request
From: Northwest Director <nw-director@saralberta.ca> Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:14:40 -0600 Subject: SAR Alberta: Provincial Uniform Survey To: pcsar@castrov.cuug.ab.ca, seasarpres@gmail.com, executive@lasara.org, firechief@crowsnestpass.com, president@foothillssearchandrescue.com, cstenner@telusplanet.net, president@calsara.com, scott@badlandsearchandrescue.com, apotton@cochranesearchandrescue.org, dloltrop@xplornet.ca, president@osar.ca, roger.tetreault@westfraser.com, jimthoreson@shaw.ca, jdschur@platinum.ca, presiden@rockysar.com, williamheisewsar@shaw.ca, naars@shaw.ca, bouttime@telusplanet.net, olarsen@telus.net, president@ersara.com, casdda@hotmail.com, pauladhale@hotmail.com, president@parklandsar.org, presidentbrsar@gmail.com, hintonsar.president@gmail.com, rmduffy@telus.net, smedford3@gmail.com, president@clsars.ca, thecollyers59@gmail.com, sphawthorn@gmail.com, yvcarlin@hotmail.com, president@prsar.ca, Emax <lleslie@emaxinc.ca>, GPTSR - Matt Webb <Matthew.Webb@themenorahgroup.com>, Grande Cache SAR - Rick Drummond <rick.drummond@gcsar.ca>, "Greenview Search & Rescue" <mikeirla@telus.net>, "Klondike Trail Search & Rescue" <no1kyle@hotmail.com>, Slave Lake SAR - Delaine Langer <dlanger1@telus.net>, Swan Hills Search and Rescue <swanhillssar@gmail.com>, Whitecourt SAR - Pat Bodnarchuk <patb85@hotmail.com>
Hello All:
Thank you for taking the time to read this message. My name is Doug Christian, I am the regional director for the northwest. I have been asked to champion a project to gather information, conduct research and provide recommendations for a provincial SAR uniform.
We are asking all the SAR Alberta member groups to provide input into this committee. To this end we have commissioned a survey:
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and help us help you. Should you have any questions please fell free to contact me.
Thanks
Doug
________________________________ *Doug Christian, EMT-P BAppBus:ES* Northwest Regional Director Search & Rescue Alberta www.saralberta.ca
From: Northwest Director <nw-director@saralberta.ca> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2015 02:00:58 -0700 Subject: SAR Alberta: Provincial Uniform Survey 2nd Request To: vicepresident@calsara.com, richard@badlandsearchandrescue.com, kdsutton@telus.net, casdda@hotmail.com, Jim Thoreson <jimthoreson@shaw.ca>, vicepresident@clsars.ca, firechief@crowsnestpass.com, pendaren@hotmail.com, GPTSR - Matt Webb <Matthew.Webb@themenorahgroup.com>, woods36@gmail.com, Slave Lake SAR - Delaine Langer <dlanger1@telus.net>, executive@lasara.org, gregwilliams-freeman@ab.ca, vicepresident@parklandsar.org, pcsar@castrov.cuug.ab.ca, Jamie Schur <jdschur@platinum.ca>, vicepresident@rockysar.com, pivotpoint@telus.net, justin.anderson@century21.ca, agirvine@xplornet.com
Hello All:
This message was originally sent to the president's address as listed on the SAR Alberta membership page. I have not received a response from your president, please take a few minutes to get your input included in this project.
Because of the scope of this project we would appreciate the participation of as many groups in Alberta. Please respond to this survey as soon as you can.
Thank you for taking the time to read this message. My name is Doug Christian, I am the regional director for the northwest. I have been asked to champion a project to gather information, conduct research and provide recommendations for a provincial SAR uniform.
We are asking all the SAR Alberta member groups to provide input into this committee. To this end we have commissioned a survey:
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and help us help you. Should you have any questions please fell free to contact me.
Thanks
Doug
________________________________ *Doug Christian, EMT-P BAppBus:ES* Northwest Regional Director Search & Rescue Alberta www.saralberta.ca
[edit] Survey
Search & Rescue Uniform Survey BACKGROUND
Search & Rescue Alberta receives multiple requests each year from teams around the province asking what their "Uniform Standards" are. Until now this question has largely gone unanswered as no specified terms had been developed as of yet. At a recent board meeting the executive and regional directors agreed to explore this question and begin the process of uniform standards.
This is the first step in that process, data collection. We need to know from you, the members, what you currently use, what your future plans are and what interest you have in the development of a provincial uniform standard.
Following this process the data will be interperted and used to form a starting point for research. The intent is NOT to replace your teams uniform but to start a phased approach to a provincial identity.
Phase 1 - 2015/2016 - Data collection and Research. Phase 2 - 2016 - Uniform standard guidelines established. Phase 3 - 2017 - Provincial Uniform Developed and Available for groups to purchase (optional). Phase 4 - TBD - Provincial Identity (Uniform) mandated and protected by Government.
Should you have any questions about this project please contact the committee chair Doug Christian, NW Regional Director at nw-director@saralberta.ca Does your team currently have an established uniform? Yes No
yes
Please describe your uniform components (If Applicable)
The more information you can provide the better. (i.e. Brands, Colors, Styles, Types, Stock Numbers, Manufacturer, etc...)
If you do not provide unifroms to your members but have an established standard please list it here (i.e. Blue waterproof Jacket, etc...)
Footwear
no local standard developed
Gloves
no local standard developed
Headwear
When weather appropriate, yellow baseball cap with Pincher SAR logo.
Dress version, for non-response public events, in tan and green.
Other
This form should have provided space for general comment. We'll use this spot for that purpose.
Clothing worn by searchers must serve 3 functions. In order of priority they are: #1 Safety - protecting the wearer from extreme environments and hazards such as traffic, hunters. #2 Functionality - allowing searchers to work efficiently in changing conditions and specialties. #3 Recognizability - uniform details to allow identification of the searcher's role. #3 should never be prioritized over #1 or #2. Any provincial standard needs to recognize that some teams including Pincher SAR operate in extreme environments (mountainous, -40C) that make common uniforms inappropriate.
We encourage Pincher SAR members to wear their uniform (high performance jackets) during recreational activities, etc. so they are very familiar with how the clothing performs. We therefore also look for styles that make this aesthetically possible.
Any move to mandated uniforms should first address the issue of funding or risk creating additional unnecessary burdens on the SAR groups.
Although Pincher SAR strongly feels that a provincial uniform standard, if not carefully, crafted risks creating unnecessary and damaging burdens on our SAR group, we also do not have the volunteer resources to dedicate to a provincial uniform committee. Allocating those resources would take away from higher priority local needs.
Outerwear - Jacket
When weather appropriate, yellow jacket with black trim, with "Search and Rescue" in black on back, Pincher SAR logo on front left chest.
There have been 3 versions of this jacket, North End - style 88052 and two Helly Hansens. Reflective tape. Jacket choice has heavily emphasized performance in extreme weather.
Outerwear - Pants
no local standard developed
Pants
no local standard developed
Shirt
When weather and function appropriate, yellow T-shirt, black "Search and Rescue" on back, Pincher SAR logo on front left chest.
Dress version, for public non-operational events, black golf shirt with Pincher SAR logo on front left chest.
Do you affix or allow crests on your uniforms? Allowed Not Allowed Provided Not Applicable Group Crest - provided
Morale Crests - allowed
National Flag - allowed
Provincial Flag - allowed
SAR Alberta Crest - allowed
SAR VAC Crest - allowed
Training Designation Crests - allowed
Uniform Committee
To ensure this project is successful we need input from each member group in the province. The guidelines and ultimatley the Identity created by this committee will shape Search & Rescue operations at a provincial level. Please consider participating in the project to improve our organization so we can better serve our population. Which Search & Rescue group do you represent? Will your group provide representation on this committee?
All meetings will be virtual and held via telephone or web service.
Yes; We are interested in participating and will provide contact information below.
No; We are NOT interested in participating in the provincial SAR Uniform Committee.
No
Who is your appointed representative?
The representative of your group will be invited to and expected to participate in all meetings for the SAR Alberta provincial uniform committee. Name
President (currently Brett Wuth)
Phone #
1-855-727-6825
pcsar@castrov.cuug.ab.ca
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