Hawaii SAR CON

Here is the Maui Fire Departments after action report. Please share what you learn in the comments! 🙏🏽🤙🏽

https://www.mauicounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/146279/2023-Wildfire-After-Action-Report?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHTHe-ZjDcFAMbtY-ndKB5yykKns3SodFt0GKa9R_7nNIQgkPJdBfeX-zdA_aem_AdM4gyQSzIG-Cyenlf_GApAlV9lRM8-XmDSpNNoxi6_ZUCjCRxdCsDRISLL_bBNFbqs

www.mauicounty.gov

$79M Wildfire Mitigation and Recovery investment!

https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-79-million-president-bidens-investing-america?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHYI56HkrMRhnq13Yi-DWeZB6k5RL9YxjaXMwhbBEGDbyoVWB4nt5t_HLMg_aem_AdMughHfK86l47JAUsaxnfOK7FM2ve8961NjW-ZqjuNMbFahs0Rtr30lCD4ZPNkSnmE

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $79 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda for Wildfire Mitigation and Recovery | U.S. Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced $79 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to support wildland fire management. The funding will expand wildfire detection capabilities, reduce risk from wildfires, help rehabilitate burned areas and enhance radios and other techno...

Here is the report from Hawaii Attorney General on the Lahaina wildfires.

Lahaina Fire Comprehensive Timeline Report Released by the Attorney General of Hawaiߵi Access Lahaina Fire Comprehensive Timeline Report Released by the Attorney General of Hawaiߵi

Last week, Interior announced $79 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support wildland fire management. The funding will expand wildfire detection capabilities, reduce risk from wildfires, help rehabilitate burned areas and improve technology used by wildfire incident management teams.

Learn more: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-79-million-president-bidens-investing-america

Hawaii attorney General press conference on the Maui wildfires.

Live - State Attorney General Press Conference 4.17.2024 - Attorney General Anne Lopez and the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) will announce the Maui Wildfire Phase One Report findings and present t...

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Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, our dispatchers answer emergency calls with the utmost empathy, dedication, and efficiency. Through their professionalism, efficiency, and expertise, they have consistently demonstrated a steadfast commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.

On April 2, 2024, our dispatchers were awarded the RapidDeploy Superstar award for the work they did during the August 2023 wildfires and the work they continue to do each day.

This recognition is a testament to the exceptional teamwork, leadership, and expertise exhibited by every member of our 911 call center. Their tireless efforts in promptly responding to emergency calls, coordinating critical resources, and providing invaluable support to first responders in the field are exemplary and speak volumes of their commitment to our community.

Please join us in congratulating our dispatchers on this well-deserved honor!!!

Many new lithium-ion-powered devices have been added to everyone's homes during the holidays.

Make sure you are following the manufacturer's charging and safety instructions and using the supplied charger and cables for the device.

Why does certification matter in Search and Rescue?

When it comes to search and rescue operations, the stakes are as high as it comes! Find out more about the National Association of Search and Rescue education and certification programs at https://nasar.org/page/Programs

WOW!! What an honor to have an 11 page spread in-depth feature piece in one of the leading international wilderness search and rescue magazines—Wilderness SAR, in association with Technical Rescue, Rescue & Arborist ARB Climber.

Thanks to the authors collaboration and great work along with photos from

It is in the best interest of Hawaii safety if as well as state Leadership Team, state legislators, house or reps including all Hawaii city, county councils as well as to read this highly informational article and learn how essential funding for Safety & Prevention as well as tools, training and technology is for SAR teams.

A financial investment from the state similar to the commitment of what states fund is required to grow /engage this event.

Visitors:
8M Wyoming
10M Hawaii

Tourism Revenue:
$4B Wyoming
$17B Hawaii

Visitor Bureau Funding towards recreational environmental conditions
$1M Wyoming
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So many experts empowered this event to take place and together we build a foundation of communications and relationships with the ONLY platform in the state that empowers working together more effective and efficiently to save lives. Mahalo 🙏🏼

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Great coverage published in in January 2023 of our historic event at featuring Survivorman Les Stroud 🥾🆘⛰️.

When involved in any crisis situation, it is always good to remember to take a deep breath to do your best to calm your body and mind.

This may resonate with anyone who has practiced yoga, meditation or breathework for any amount of time. And for those who have not yet tried it… well, it could just save your life😉🙏🧘🏼‍♀️💨

The survivors of the Lahaina firestorm are or have learned this. Especially since the horror and trauma experienced is so deep. The only way to make it through the day for some of the survivors is to just take a breath!

Thank you to the author for capturing the mana of the event intent in such a beautiful piece 💝 And thank you for expressing the importance and relevance of breath-work.

To all the amazing speakers and supporter, everyone involved is very grateful this critical event took place! 🙏🏼 niiimz_

If you can’t read the photos, this amazing article “The Mana in All of Us — The Essence of Being Lost and Rescued” is on HawaiiSarCon.com under the Press/Media section of Elephant Journalhttp://hawaiisarcon.com/.../04/The-Mana-in-all-of-us.pdf

Maui County Ocean Safety Video 2015 This video, sponsored by the Maui Visitors Bureau and the County of Maui Mayor's Office, was produced by Maui County Film Commission Tracy Bennett, narrated ...

Happy Thanksgiving from Go Fly Maui!
We’re so thankful for all of you, our amazing clients and students. Thank you for your support in 2023. We’re looking forward to flying with you in 2024.
Stay tuned for some big news…🥳

Mahalo nui loa to Direct Relief for the med-packs, MSAR was able to share one with Maui Rescue Mission.

In case you missed it...this is an important watch to understand what went on that day and the incredible heroism. Includes perspective from our Maui County Fire Department

How a Maui firefighter saved trapped colleagues as the Lahaina wildfire melted their truck Eight Maui firefighters were trapped by flames, abandoned cars, and downed poles this summer during the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. They went on to save others after they escaped.

Great coverage of our historic event at Kualoa ranch hawaii by
with Survivorman - Les Stroud Survivorman featuring Les Stroud 🥾🆘⛰️ This amazing article “The Mana in All of Us — The Essence of Being Lost and Rescued”was published in ElephantJournal Journal at the beginning of the year.

When involved in any crisis situation, it is always good to remember to take a deep breath to do your best to calm your body and mind.

This may resonate with anyone who has practiced yoga, meditation or breathework for any amount of time. And for those who have not yet tried it… well, it could just save your life😉🙏🧘🏼‍♀️💨

Thank you to the author for capturing the mana of the event intent in such a beautiful piece 💝

Last slide is a reel overview of the event. For more info please follow

If you can’t read the photos, here is a direct link to the articlhttp://hawaiisarcon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/The-Mana-in-all-of-us.pdf

https://youtu.be/Cw_KNjbJ5Bk?si=rsUI334Cwb0i2F0f

And the weekend went like….

And Hawaii SAR CON went like this…. SUBSCRIBE to get the latest :https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0Ww7wgkbWs631R0sgZFzg?sub_confirmation=1Connect with Hawai’i SAR CON Online:http...

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Big Mahalo again to Island News yip for recognized the importance on the historical Hawaii SAR CON being the only event of its kind in the state of Hawaii focusing on Awareness and safety prevention as well as bridging the gap between agency and volunteers in times of crisis. The platform built empowers all volunteers and agencies to work together more effectively and efficiently to save lives in times of crisis.
These communications were of vital assistance in the aftermath of August 8th.

First-ever Hawaii Search and Rescue Teams Convention held at Kualoa Ranch Hawaii ranks 8th in the number of missing persons per capita. And due to that fact, the first-ever convention for Search and Rescue Teams from across Hawaii ...

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USACE temporary housing team lays groundwork for those displaced by Maui wildfires Shelter is a basic human need that is crucial for survival. Providing shelter for victims after disasters helps to establish a sense of normalcy for the...

So nice that KITV4 Island News yip recognized how important it was to cover the First Hawaii Hawaii SAR CON that took place in the state of Hawaii. The only event of its kind in the state of Hawaii to bridge the gap between agency and volunteers in times of crisis. Creating a platform to build relationships and communication empowering everyone to work together more effectively and efficiently to save lives.





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Mahalo to Kkua Khpr Hawaiʻi Public Radio and Russell Subiono
for this wonderful piece on how learning survival skills are essentials when venturing into the wilderness and ocean.

Survival experts share tips for navigating rescue situations in Hawaiʻi The recent disappearance of 23-year-old Chase Ingalls and the resulting rescue efforts serve as a stark reminder of how treacherous Hawaiʻi's outdoors can be. The upcoming 2022 Search and Rescue Conference hopes to build relationships and increase communication among Hawaiʻi’s search and rescue ...

Aloha Kamaʻaina! We are happy to announce FREE tours throughout September, as a great way for local families to enjoy some much needed time together while bringing in food for the Maui Food Bank.

With a simple donation of rice or canned food, you can enjoy our Haleakala 5-Line course completely free! Rice is preferred, minimum 10lbs. per person (ideally two 5 lbs. bags).

Food donations are being provided directly to Lahaina and Upcountry families via the Maui Food Bank, and every little bit helps.

Tours are 100% free to kamaʻaina throughout the month of September with above food donations, and advanced reservations. Call 808-878-8400 to book now!

*Kaanapali course remains closed at this time.