Green Mountain PT Hike Search and Rescue 2017

On March 15, 2017, a winter prescribed fire module consisting of seven people performed an arduous
physical training (PT) hike in an area that was familiar to some, but not all of the crew members. There
was not a marked trail or route up the mountain for the intended hike.
One crewmember ended up exceeding the pace of the rest of the crew, becoming separated from all
crew members and without communication. While ascending to what was perceived to be the summit,
the crewmember noticed he had reached a different location.
The crewmember began a descent down the mountain, ending up in an unfamiliar drainage. Through excellent teamwork by the crewmembers, supportive leadership, and line officers, a coordinated search and rescue effort was initiated, resulting in the crewmember’s safe return.

Physical Training, Hand Crews, Fitness, Project Work