Congratulations to “Ophir” and Lynn for passing their avalanche dog recertification. Lynn is a member of the Nevada County Sheriff Search and Rescue team as well as Washoe County, NV Sheriff Search and Rescue (since 1987)
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Certification News: “Griffin” and Ken Volz
Congratulations on passing the Avalanche Search Dog certification for the State of California. Thank you for your hard work to achieve and maintain certification. CARDA Little known fact, Ken Volz was a member of the US Speed Ski Team and has a personal best of 110.6 mph in 1983. Currently […]
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Certification News: “Scarlett” and Eric Sheets
Congratulations “Scarlett” and Eric on your area discipline recertification. We know you dedicate a great deal of time to training others, as a training group lead, as well as with your on canine. Thank you. CARDA
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Wayne Behrens, CARDA 2023 recipient Lifetime Achievement Award
January 21, 2023 At the Semi-Annual membership meeting CARDA awarded Wayne Behrens the 2023 Lifetime Achievement recognition. Wayne Behrens has been involved in various types of Search and Rescue (SAR) since 1972. Initially searching for lost aircraft with the Civil Air Patrol. In 1986 he joined the Bay Area Mountain Rescue […]
Read MoreLisa Kirk, awarded 2023 CARDA Larry Peabody Award
January 21, 2023 At the semi-annual CARDA membership meeting, Lisa Kirk was recognized for her contributions with the 2023 CARDA Larry Peabody Award. Lisa Kirk joined in 2009 and has held the Board Secretary position as well as leadership of Newsletter Committee, and contributions to Dispatch and Training/TGL committee. CARDA […]
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