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El Paso Fire Department COMSAR briefs board on mountain rescues, issues 10‑item hiker checklist
Summary
Members of the El Paso Fire Department presented the COMSAR combined search and rescue team’s capabilities and offered a 10‑item recommended kit and outreach plans to reduce rescue calls.
The El Paso Fire Department’s combined search and rescue team (COMSAR) presented an overview of its structure, capabilities and public‑facing safety guidance to the Open Space Advisory Board.
Chief Human (Special Operations) introduced COMSAR and said the unit handles wilderness, mountain and urban rescues, and follows the National Incident Management System (NIMS) for incident coordination. “The combined search and rescue unit is a critical part of the El Paso Fire Department,” the presentation said.
Captains in the unit described the team’s operational tasks—high‑angle rope…
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