WiSAR and GIS Blog

Maps are at the core of any Wildland Search and Rescue (WiSAR) operation. Go to https://sargis.napsgfoundation.org/ to find out more about how you can get started using GIS for search and rescue.

Friday, February 1, 2013

NAPSG Wildland MapSAR Training in Bellevue, Washington

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NAPSG Wildland MapSAR Training in Bellevue, Washington Registration is now open to participate in a free training session . Saturday Apri...

Thursday, January 24, 2013

UTM / USNG Locator Map

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I corrected the links and made some updates to the map!

UTM / USNG Locator Map

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So what if you just want to know what UTM / US National Grid Zone you are currently in or will be deploying to? Here is a simple and easy to...

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Monday, January 7, 2013

GISCorps volunteers assist in a Search & Rescue pilot project in California

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GISCorps volunteers assist in a Search & Rescue pilot project in California . Check out the link . This is excellent news from the GISCo...

Saturday, December 29, 2012

"What is a Field Map?"

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So you are on an active Search Operation and someone asks for an assignment map. What do you do? Well hopefully you have already read and di...

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Pre-planning is Half the Battle

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Here at the MapSAR Training in San Bernardino there have been a lot of meaningful sidebar conversations. Speaking with a member of Ventura ...

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

"Clip Before You Go"

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Today I spoke with Brian Quinn , a GIS Analyst for the County of Marin, California. We were discussing how he can support Marin County SAR ...

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