ABCDE
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Name: _______________________________Date:_____________
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Verified by: _______________________________
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SMCSAR SEARCH PACK LIST
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1. The following equipment must be available in vehicle or pack when responding to a search. This equipment allows for customization of the search pack based on weather conditions, briefing and the assignment.
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2. Highlighted items with an asterisk (*) are for survival and safety and must always be in your pack or carried by the searcher during a search.
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3. The pack check needs only to be successfully completed once. Random pack checks may be called at any time.
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Search Pack ItemsQuantity(S)ingle Day
(M)ulti Day
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Bags, trash, 40 gallon (larger recommended)2SM
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Bags, (Ziploc) – 1 or 2 Gallon Size2SM
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Bandana (HiViz recommended)1SM
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Batteries, spare, for all carried devices24-72 hrsSM
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Boots, sturdy & consistent with weather & terrain *1SM
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Carabineers, locking2SM
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Chem Lights (Glow Light) 12 hour duration2SM
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Clothing, inner & outer appropriate for weather conditions *SM
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Compass *1SM
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Duct tape 2” wide minimum *5 yds.SM
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First Aid Kit (see list below)*1SM
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First on Scene Packet1SM
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Flagging tape, 1”, for trail marking , orange preferred*50’SM
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Flashlight *1SM
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Food, snacks, bars, nuts, dried fruit etc. *3 hrsSM
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Gaiters1 pairSM
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Gloves, leather or equivalent *1 pairSM
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Goggles/Safety Glasses/Eye Protection (PPE) *1 pairSM
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Headlamp1SM
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Helmet (unit issued or climbing helmet), yellow, last name on back1SM
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Knife, multipurpose*1SM
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Matches (15), waterproof in dry container, or magnesium bar, or wind resistant lighter1SM
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Mirror, signal*1SM
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Notepad and pen/pencil *1SM
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Pack (backpack or other pack capable of carrying required gear)*1SM
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Paracord, 550 Cord *50’SM
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Permanent marker, waterproof1SM
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Rain gear1 setSM
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Shelter for search conditions: poncho/bivy/tent*1SM
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Socks, extra1 pairSM
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Tissue or toilet paper1SM
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Traffic Vest/Jacket (dept. issued) ANSI 107/207 Reflective Outerwear; for working roadside/as directed per 23 CFR Part 6341SM
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Watch or equivalent1SM
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Water (minimum 2 qts +) *1 L /hrSM
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Whistle, pea-less, plastic recommended *1SM
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Webbing, 1" tubular, 20'-25', suitable for seat harness1SM
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FIRST AID KIT - SEARCH PACK ITEMSQUANTITY & SIZEAcademy Sign-Off
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Antibiotic ointment2 small packs (0.05 oz)
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Antihistamines10
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Aspirin or equivalent10
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Band-Aids, assorted10
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Bandage, elastic (ACE), 3" or 4" wide1
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Bandage, gauze roller, 4" × 5 yds1
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Bandage, triangular with safety pins *1
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Blanket, emergency space, thermal, survival, mylar*1
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CPR Micro-shield or pocket mask (PPE) *1
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Electrolyte replacement drink, powder, tablet, gummy1-package
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Gauze pads, 4" × 4"10
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Gloves, nitrile (PPE) *2 pair
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Hand sanitizer, waterless (towelette with germicide) *1
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Hot and Cold packs1 each
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Insect Repellent1
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Moleskin, 3" × 3"1
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Sun screen & lip balmBottle or tube
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Tape, waterproof, 1" or 2" wide1 roll
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Trauma shears or safety scissors1 pair
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Tweezers1 pair
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Other, Multi-Day and Sworn Member Requirements
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Cup, metal drinking, heatable1M
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Food – minimum 1500 calories/day24-72 hrsM
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Food preparation equipment, fuel and utensils24-72 hrsM
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GPS Unit * (required to become a sworn member) & cable for data download1SM
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Radio (issued during searches/sworn member may carry own) *▲1SM
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Sleeping bag with appropriate rating for weather conditions1M
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Water purification system, filter or chemical1M
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▲ Radio must be FCC Part 90 certified and member requires pre-approval from SOver 2022-03
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