JournalofSAR

John D Bullough PhD FIESLighting Research CenterRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteUSAEmail bulloj@rpi.edu http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/TTFY9503 Abstract The present paper summarizes efforts undertaken to review the performance characteristics of visualdistress signals using light emitting diodes that might replace pyrotechnic-based flare distress signalsin the future. Field photometric measurements were made on board a rescue vessel and near theshore at a coastal … Read more

Chris Onions MResR3 Safety & Rescue LtdGlyndyfyrdwyCorwenLL21 9HH Loel Collins DProf PGCertInstitute of Coaching and PerformanceUniversity of Central LancashirePrestonPR1 2HE Email chris.onions@R3SAR.com http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/GOWD5240 Abstract This study examines the loads associated with the positioning of a 4.5m raft on a high line in movingwater. Testing was conducted within a flow-calibrated channel demonstrating representative streamvelocities typical (0.6 … Read more

Steve Glassey MEmerMgt PGCPM GCTSS CEM® FEPS Associate Director, Centre for Risk, Resilience & Renewal, University of Canterbury New Zealand Email steve.glassey@canterbury.ac.nz http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/NOEE7309 Introduction The title is somewhat misleading as I was expecting a higher level of analysis from a book referring itself to being a study. The book appears to cover topics of interest … Read more

Ian Greatbatch PhD FRGS MEPS School of Geography, Geology and the Environment, Kingston University. United Kingdom Email I.Greatbatch@kingston.ac.uk http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/RXFF9800 Introduction Recently I was informed about an automated email alert system, set up for a local Lowland Search and Rescue team. The team carries out searches for lost and missing people in the British countryside, at … Read more

Jennifer Kelly Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Derby. United Kingdom. Helen Scott Department of Clinical Psychology, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent. United Kingdom. Hannah Bryan South Staffordshire and Shropshire NHS Foundation Trust, Stafford. United Kingdom. Email H.Scott@staffs.ac.uk (Corresponding Author: Dr Helen Scott). http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/DNUZ2513 Abstract Psychosocial factors operating during or after traumatic events are among the strongest predictors … Read more

Jeffrey Magnus BPolicing MEmergMgt Graduate, Australian Graduate School of Policing Charles Sturt University Australia Email: jeffmagnus@me.com http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/DBRX5832 Abstract This research focuses on the evidentiary issues of Global Positioning System (GPS) digital data collection in order to achieve consistency both within the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Legislative directives and also in methodical performance with other digital … Read more

Loel Collins DProf PGCert University of Central Lancashire Preston United Kingdom Chris Onions MRes R3 Safety & Rescue Ltd Llangollen United Kingdom Email LCollins2@uclan.ac.uk http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/ELLJ4365 Abstract This paper considered the effectiveness of empathic design modifications to quick release harness design. It was found that the critical element in effecting a rapid and efficient release was … Read more

http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/BALR7120 “Improving the performance of swift-water rescue quick release harnesses” Collins and Onions “Evidentiary data collection from Global Positioning Systems: A qualitative study from a Queensland Police Search Coordinator’s perspective” Magnus “Emotional intelligence, coping style, and social support as predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder” Kelly, Scott, and Bryan Letter: “The use of twitter as an early warning system … Read more

http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/TOUT7234 “Case study: perceived usability of emergency communication equipment with and without protective gloves in the cold” Jussila, Sormunen, and Remes.

Kirsi Jussila MSc(Techn) Finnish Institute of Occupational Health Erja Sormunen PhD Finnish Institute of Occupational Health University of Jyväskylä, Gerontology Research Centre and Department of Health Sciences Jouko Remes MSc Finnish Institute of Occupational Health Primary Contact: Kirsi Jussila, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Aapistie 1, FI-90220 Oulu, Finland Email: kirsi.jussila@ttl.fi http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/NIHS1309 Abstract Communication equipment … Read more