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Show ( The following information will be placed in an envelope. This envelope will be plainly marked: INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIRST COLUMN LEADER. Each cache will contain one of these envelopes, also pencil in each envelope.) INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FIRST COLUMN LEADER You are in charge of the hasty search. With emphasis on speed and safety, proceed as follows: 1. Screen out volunteers who seem unfit for the operation. 2. Equip each volunteer with a probe. 3. Pick up one shovel pack. 4. Take additional equipment as assigned by rescue leader. 5. Write down names of members in your party. 6. Proceed to accident according to the directions of the rescue leader. ( It may be necessary to have witness accompany your column.) Flag trail if necessary.) 7. At avalanche site, evaluate the existing hazard and formulate the escape route. The escape route should be known by each volunteer in your column. 8. Post avalanche guard if necessary. 9. Make thorough surface search of slide area, including outside perimeter. 10. Mark victim's point of entry into slide path, last seen point, and any articles of clothing or equipment found. 11. Determine most likely burial region. 12. Work uphill. Coarse Probe: Feet shoulder- width apart. One foot between men. Probe once between feet. Move ahead 2 feet and repeat. 13. Brief First Column leaders as they arrive, as necessary. 16 |