December 2020 Newsletter
Friday, December 25th, 2020
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Thursday, December 24th, 2020
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Black Diamond Search And Rescue Council
Black Diamond Search And Rescue Council provides specially trained professionals to find lost or miss
We are excited to announce that REGISTRATION IS OPEN! ![]()
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We are still working on completing the website with all of the information, but here is a copy of the schedule for this year. ![]()
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The conference is held in 2 portions. During pre-conference, we hold 2-day courses that are in depth courses for both Thursday and Friday. ![]()
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On Saturday and Sunday, we offer 2 and 4 hour breakout sessions with a variety of different classes. ![]()
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One of the best parts is that the main part of the conference is offered to VASARCO members at only $30. ![]()
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To sign up and get more information about the conference, check out on the website. ![]()
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VASARCON.org
Dave Carter E.O.W 4 MARCH 2023![]()
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It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you of the passing of one of our founding fathers, Dave Carter. Dave passed away on Saturday, leaving behind a legacy that will never be forgotten.![]()
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Dave was one of the pioneers of the Virginia Search and Rescue Program, and literally wrote the book for the original program. With over 50 years of dedication to SAR, Dave was one of the most respected members of our community. For many of us, Dave was one of our first instructors, and his mentorship and guidance helped to shape us into the SAR professionals we are today.![]()
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The SAR program in Virginia would not be where it is today without the dedication and determination of Dave. His unwavering commitment to the cause and tireless efforts in training and mentoring new recruits helped to save countless lives over the years. Many of the students he taught and mentored have gone on to become leaders in their own right, continuing Dave's legacy and passing on his teachings to future generations of SAR professionals.![]()
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Dave will be deeply missed by all of us in the SAR community. His contributions to our field are immeasurable, and his memory will live on through the countless lives he helped to save and the many students he taught over the years.![]()
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Please join me in extending our deepest sympathies to Dave's family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Dave. We will take it from here.
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Sunday, June 7th, 2020
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Tuesday, March 24th, 2020
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Thursday, November 28th, 2019
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BDSAR 2017 Team Award
Monday, August 20th, 2018
Tearsa Edwards receives the 2017 Team Award
The team award is presented once a year, to one individual, who goes above and beyond to make Black Diamond a better team.
Tearsa is the Equine Team coordinator.
She worked tirelessly for two years to get the equine team trained, tested and credentialed to become a state equine team resource. During this time she also spent countless hours training as a ground team member and responding to missions in Virginia and out of state. Tearsa exemplifies the qualities we look for in members of Black Diamond.
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BDSAR in the News: Black Diamond K-9 handler receives statewide award
Monday, August 20th, 2018
http://wcyb.com/news/local/local-search-team-member-gets-state-honor
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West Virginia Flooding Response.
Monday, June 27th, 2016
Rainelle,West Virginia.
Black Diamond members worked side by side with the West Va state police, DNR, military and local fire and rescue. Tasks including residential searches, welfare checks, distribution of emergency relief supplies, and assisted with a ground search for a missing 73 year old subject with dementia, who was found status 1.
Thank you to all our members who responded to assist our West Virginia neighbors. BD-2
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Full Call out – March, 5th 2016 (Patrick Co, Virginia)
Tuesday, March 8th, 2016
Mission: VA-019-16
On March 5, 2016, Black Diamond was dispatched to Patrick County, Virginia for a Full Call out including Ground, K-9 and Management. For a missing 18 year old female hiker, separated from her hiking party in the Rock Castle Gorge area of Rocky Knob on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Subject was found alive and well.
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VA-013-16 – Henry County – Full call out – Missing 62 year old female.
Friday, February 26th, 2016
Black Diamond was dispatched to Henry County, VA for a full call out for a missing 62 year old female. She was found hypothermic and dehydrated but alive by searchers.
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