Pocono Search And Rescue

PSAR responds to a Monroe County Search

delaware50 — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:01:35 +0000

Friday January 13, 2012 around 10:00 PM, police searched for a missing 19 year old after he was hit by a car on route 33 in Hamilton Township. PSAR was called to assist at 7:00 AM on Sunday, January 15, 2012. The subject was located at 9:45 AM 22 ft from where . . . → Click Here

PSAR Responds for Search, Lackawanna County

delaware50 — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:45:57 +0000

11/08/2011 Jefferson Township, Lackawanna County -
State Police say a 25 year old male went missing Monday night from his home on Forest Road in Jefferson Township. Dozens of First Responders and Firefighters searched for and found him unharmed around 5pm Tuesday.

Raffle Winners!

delaware50 — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:26:58 +0000

1st prize-ticket #231, F Sarnelli from Albrightsville- A new 55″ Vizio LED LCD HDTV ($1400.00 value)

2nd prize-ticket #327, D Wells from Macungie- $100.00 Wal-Mart gift card

3rd prize-ticket #286, B Jenkins from East Stroudsburg- $50.00 Olive Garden gift card

All winners will be contacted by President Carol Evans or Vice President Dave Svensson to arrange pick up of winning prizes.

We would like to thank everyone for participating in our raffle.

Memorial for Deputy Chief Rick Marshal

delaware50 — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:46:28 +0000

On October 15, 2011 at 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Pocono Search and Rescue will hold a public tribute and memorial service for Deputy Chief Rick Marshall of Pocono SAR who recently passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 57 . The tribute will highlight Rick’s life and celebrate the time we shared with him. A tribute service with guest speakers will share their memories of Rick followed by a short memorial movie presented by the members of Pocono SAR. This will be held at the Monroe County Public Safety Center ( Fire Academy) in Snydersville, PA.

We wish to invite you, your families and friends to come help us celebrate the memories of our friend, fellow SAR team mate and former Marine Deputy Chief Rick Marshall. Please feel to pass this on to anyone and everyone.

PSAR Responds with Water Rescue Crew in the wake of TS LEE

delaware47 — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:20:05 +0000

Pocono Search and Rescue and Northeast Search and Rescue were requested by PEMA for water rescue and flood evacuation deployment in the Great Bend/ Hallstead, Pa area.

NESAR responded with 6 personnel and 5 boats. PSAR responded with 3 additional water rescue technicians for additional support.

The combined teams performed 14 assginments rescuing people from their homes and transporting them to a place of safety where they were assisted by the local fire departments.

WNEP TV 16 caught up with the rescue crews in action:

http://www.wnep.com/weather/severeweatherhome/wnep-susq-great-bend-area-under-water-20110908,0,4665438.story

A job well done by all. Everyone came home safe and proudly served the Commonwealth of PA yet again.

PSAR Prepares for Irene

delaware47 — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:26:46 +0000

PSAR is preparing its Water Rescue personnel and equipment in anticipation of Hurricane Irene.

Personnel have been put on standby and equipment is being readied. Chief Rudolph has already been in contact with the Office of Emergency Services in Monroe County and has discussed possible response criteria for the county.

Chief Rudolph is also speaking with other entities for the possibilities of an out of state response.

Whatever the need, PSAR will be there to take on the mission.

TV RAFFLE FUNDRAISER

delaware47 — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:19:21 +0000

PSAR is raffling off a brand new 55″ VIZIO LED LCD HDTV with WIFI. 1st prize valued at $1400.

2nd prize: $100.00 store gift card.

3rd Prize: $50.00 restaurant gift card.

Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20.

Please see a team member for tickets. Proceeds from this raffle are being used to pay for the medical expenses for our K9 units.

A random drawing will be held on November 9, 2011 at the Monroe County Public Safety Center, during our monthly membership meeting. Winners don’t need to be present to win.

FUNDRAISING EVENT

delaware47 — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:49:27 +0000

Pocono SAR will be at the TEXAS ROADHOUSE in Stroudsburg for a one night fundraising event.

Wednesday August 24th, 2011 from 4p-10p.

PLEASE PRINT OUT THIS COUPON AND PRESENT IT TO YOUR SERVER DURING YOUR MEAL. 10% OF YOUR CHECK WILL BE DONATED TO OUR TEAM THIS EVENING ONLY.

We will also have items for raffle this evening. Our team members will be at the restaurant all night. PLease come out and help out our team.

WE DO NOT RECEIVE FUNDING FROM ANY STATE, COUNTY, OR MUNICIPAL entity for our operating budget. OUR SOLE OPERATING COMES FROM DONATIONS LIKE THIS.

Please come out for this one night event.

Fundraiser coupon

PSAR Constituion & Bylaws

delaware47 — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:31:42 +0000

PSAR Constitution and Bylaws These are the By-laws and SOGs for Pocono SAR.

Critical Search- Brownsdale, PA

delaware50 — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:55:33 +0000

8/01/2011 PSAR was dispatched to assist Brownsdale Fire Dept to locate a missing pregnant female. She was located successfully.