|
Scheduled for only two weeks after the 911Terror Attack, the CSAR
2001 Seminar was again one of a kind. Having lost 25 percent of the scheduled instructors to coverage and on call status as a result of 911, other members and instructors pitched in to make the seminar go. There were times when the hosts found themselves dancing faster than they knew they could!
Security was high at the Camp Atterbury Military Base - during the week,
the population grew exponentially as more military staff were called to duty. The staff at Camp Atterbury were wonderful as they moved vehicles bearing the CSAR/ISEMA Seminar Participant window stickers thru check points in a swift manner. Seminar participants were quickly replaced at meal time in the mess hall by shifts of military personnel.
Being on a military base at this time in the country's history was a
unique experience with which came stricter rules than the CSAR seminar usually sees, but everyone rolled with the punches and once again a good time was had by all. |
|
Canine Search and Recovery, Inc was extremely fortunate to hold it's 2001
seminar at the SAR training acadamey at Camp Atterbury, In. This allowed CSAR to add several training options to the week that are not always available to seminar participant. Among these was a full week of disaster training and an introduction to rope rescue. The blessing of the animals was attended by all seminar participants and reawas very moving to all involved. Of course, what would a CSAR seminar be without the standard trailing, cadaver and airscenting venues and of course the ever popular Thursday night auction! |
|
Disaster training was a popular venue
at the 2001 seminar. For some it was a taste of better things to come, for others it let them see that this type of work wasn't for them. For everyone, it developed teamwork and comraderie. |
|
The weather was chilly, but the
Blessing of the Hounds was attended by all seminar participants. For many it held even more meaning due to the recent 911 Attack |
|
Beginning cadaver classes were
offered for the first time as a separate venue. This gave new dogs and handlers more time to imprint on a new scent and type of search work. |
|
The rappelling tower was a first for
many of those that tried it. Instructors gave info on basic rappelling, worked with the dogs to be comfortable and then supervised as the final trip down the wall was made. |
