History Flashcards
When was the team founded?
1951
What is the team motto?
…anywhere in the wilderness that someone needs help…
How many vehicles does the team have?
6
What is the call in line?
855-SMSR-L24
855-7677-624
What are duty crew hours?
Saturday 0600-Sunday 2200. Extended if a holiday.
When was “the great hiking era?”
1895-1938
What was the biggest attraction during the “great hiking era?”
The mt Wilson trail.
How did people get to Sierra Madre during the “great hiking era?”
The pacific electric train
When were LASD and LAFD first legally responsible for SAR?
1934
Who did locals go to in the early days for rescue?
The Lalone brothers.
When was the first suspected SAR mission in the Sierra Madre area?
Unknown. But expected 1930s
When was the first confirmed SAR mission in Sierra Madre?
1942
Who was the subject on the first confirmed SAR mission in Sierra Madre?
Miner Harkness
When is the earliest evidence (documented) of LASD using volunteers for SAR?
1946
When is the earliest evidence (documented) of LASD using volunteers for SAR?
1946
Who was the subject in the search that led to the team founding?
Walter Weirich
Who argued their way into the Walter Weirich search, leading to the founding of the team?
Larry Shepherd and Frank Lalone
Did Walter Weirich survive the first search?
Yes
When was the first SMSR meeting?
September 13, 1952
When did SMSR first become helitac trained? (First team)
1956
When did SMSR first use bloodhounds? (First SAR team to do so)
1956
Were SMSR team members ever deputized?
Yes. Under Sheriff Biscailuz in 1956
When was the team fired by LASD? And by whom?
- Sheriff Peter Pitchess
And again in 1967
Who did SMSR report to after being fired by LASD?
LAFD
When SMSR return to being under the LASD umbrella?
1973
When did SMSR acquire station 108?
1997
Which wealthy benefactor helped secure the purchase of station 108?
Dr. White connected to Lou Webb of the Webb-Berger foundation
In addition to paying off the station 108 mortgage, what else did the Webb-Berger foundation provide?
sM-3 and SM-4, $10k
Name some past members of SMSR?
Dick Sale
Jon Inskeep
Fred Lalone
Larry Shepherd
Arnold Gaffrey
Larry Smith
Name some founders of SMSR
Larry Shepherd and Fred LaLone, along with Earl LaLone, Robert LaLone, Don Jackson, Bill Wark, John Grippi, Boyd Keith, Charles Kassler, Jim Heasley, Vint Hoegee, George Black, Howard Miller, Bill Evans, Roland Gutherz, Bill Wolfson, Bill Adams, Ralph Shangraw, Henry Nuetzel, Al Wingate, Hubert Herrick, and Ed Wodrich.
Who left SMSR to form San Dimas mountain rescue?
Ed Rankin, Floyd Otten, and Darrel Samuels
Who has statutory authority for SAR in unincorporated areas of CA?
The county Sheriff
In the is, what percentage of SAR is done by volunteers?
> 95%
Describe the approximate boundaries of the SMSR home area
West: Michelin’s Ave
East: Fish Canyon
North: rincon-red box road
Who is currently on the SMSR board?
President: Rob Klussman
VP: Jon Pedder
Sec: Katrina Hitz-tough
Treasurer: Dave Johnson
MAL: Kellie Torio and Billy Abel
Describe the operational hierarchy
OL -> on the hill OL -> crew chiefs -> blue patches -> probies
