Yearly Archives: 2017

7/8/2017 – Fire Evacuation

All teams were requested to stage at Wilcox Ranch Rd. and Quaking Aspen Rd. to conduct fire evacuation notices for the area to the SE of the command post. The fire was apparently started by dry lightning. Teams covered all roads that were assigned, and were released for the night.

7/5/2017 – Jones Creek Trail EMS

SAR Staff, Hasty Team, RAVEN, SVU, and WCSAR responded to the Jones Creek/Whites Creek Trail on the report of a hiker that was found unresponsive. Due to the medical condition of the subject, and the need for quick medical care, RAVEN was asked to respond for a hoist. The subject was hoisted and brought down to a LZ at the Thomas Creek Trailhead parking lot.

7/4/2017 – Fire Evacuations

SAR Staff, Hasty Team, SVU, and WCSAR responded to the Palomino Valley area to conduct fire evacuations for areas threatened by the Winnemucca Ranch Rd. fire.

7/4/2017 – Lost Hikers

SAR Staff, Hasty Team, and WCSAR began responding to the Mt. Rose Summit parking lot on the report of three lost hikers without any injuries. While en route, the subjects called back to say that they had located the trail and did not need assistance. SAR response was cancelled.