Mine Brook Search & Rescue | Training | Adventure Travel

Big Travel Day

MineBrookAdmin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:48:33 +0000

Yesterday we traveled to NH for an 0800 CPR/First Aid class at TI in Manchester NH for 31 people. Followed by 300 miles of driving (no traffic until we were 10 miles from home!) to NJ and a 30 person BLS renewal for our local Fire Department! Phew – long day!!!!

Busy week comming up!

MineBrookAdmin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:14:48 +0000

This week our expert cadre of instructors will be teaching 14 CPR and First Aid Classes in 6 states: NJ, NY, PA, CT, MA and NH.

Cement Truck Overturns in front of Mine Brook Search & Rescue, Inc.

MineBrookAdmin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:17:31 +0000

Yesterday, a cement truck overturned on US 202 and Whitenack Road in Bernardsville – right in front of our HQ. There were several injuries – 2 patients were flown by helicopter to the local trauma center. US 202 was closed from 10am, when the accident happened until about 5pm. Dave Kotz, Founder & President of Mine Brook SAR was the first Firefighter/ EMT on the scene – it was 200 yards from his office! He radioed an update to the responding fire / EMS companies after an assessment of the scene. Our truck – 80-161 was used to move Paramedics and equipment from the LZ back to the scene.

Help Wanted – CPR Instructors

MineBrookAdmin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 23:03:16 +0000

We are looking for CPR Instructors in the following areas: Long Island, NY; New York City, Pittsburg, PA, Philly, PA; Delaware; Boston MA; RI; CT; Western Mass; VT; NH and Maine.

We pay a flat rate per class that is very attractive. We schedule the courses, handle all the arrangements and paperwork. You need only show up and teach!

If you are interested is working for us, please email (info@minebrooksar.org) us a copy of your AHA Instructor Card and a brief bio. We will contact you quickly!

2011 Instructor of the Year

MineBrookAdmin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:10:03 +0000

We are pleased to announce the 2011 Instructor of the Year – Mr. Peter Ivan!!!! Peter traveled from Maine to Pittsburg from his home base of NYC to teach over 75 courses for us this year. He was always on time and kept in excellent touch with us throughout the process. For all his efforts, we have Peter (a US Army combat medic) a personal lifetime membership to Front Sight Firearms Training Institute.

Boat 3 – 12’ outboard

MineBrookAdmin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:25:49 +0000

Boat 2 – 15’ Jet

MineBrookAdmin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:23:57 +0000

This boat is ideal for both floods and swift water. It has a 40 hp jet engine and a very limited draft – i.e. it can operate in as little as 12″ of water. Generally it is served with a crew of 2, and has a survivor capacity of 5.

Can Do – 20’ RHIB

MineBrookAdmin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:23:26 +0000

The Can Do is named after a famious Gloucester Mass Pilot boat. She is 20 foot long, draws 20″ and can operate off shore in waves that excede 5 feet. She is crewed by 2 or 3 and has a total capacity of 12. Can Do has a 90 hp Yamaha engine. This boat has been used extensivley for offshore swimming races and triathlons.

80-151 GMC Rescue Truck

MineBrookAdmin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:46:27 +0000

This truck carries a large assortment of water rescue equipment, an extensive rope rescue invintory and rehab equipment – including hot chocolate for 40! Special equipment: 2 Stokes Litters – one with an off road wheel for moving victims from remote locations to safety. 80-151 also has a built in generator with 2 100′ cord reels.

80-152 Ford F-250 Pick up Truck

MineBrookAdmin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:45:58 +0000

This is an all purpose utility truck with a deluxe communications suite. We use this both as a command / utility truck as well as a tow vehicle for our boats.