How often does MDI SAR meet and train?
MDI SAR meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at the MDI Workshop on Route 3 near the head of the island. The meetings start promptly at 7:00 pm. The meetings are called to order by the team president who subsequently calls on the other officers and committee representatives to report. The meetings generally last about an hour and are followed by a short training session. Discussions at the meetings focus on searches/rescues in the past month as well as training sessions and other important information. MDI SAR by-laws require that members attend more than 2/3 of the scheduled monthly meetings unless excused by the team president. Training sessions are held several times each month. Training topics range from basic to advanced levels in technical rescue, map and compass use, search techniques, basic first aid, CPR, and many other areas. All training sessions focus on the correct use of equipment and stress the safety of both patient and rescuer. Attending trainings is a cri
