Telephone Numbers and Contact information
Phone #:(304) 988-0900 Office- Mary Colbert
Phone #:(304) 540-1241 Emergency pager
Phone #:(304) 540-1241 Voice Mail
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Web Page:  http://members.citynet.net/tristatesardogs/
E-mail to:   tristatesardogs@citynet.net

Program Details:
Operating Agency: Tri-State Search and Rescue Dogs (Private, Non-Profit)
Person In Charge: State Coordinator:Mary L. Colbert
Hours: 24 hour service, 365 days a year
Eligibility: Any public safety agency.
Fees: None; donations gratefully accepted.
Intake Process: Call for service.
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Service Area: West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania.
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Program/Service Notes:
An all-volunteer organization that provides trained dog/handler teams to assist any public safety agency in the location of lost persons in wilderness, urban or water setting. SAR offers tracking and air scent dogs capable of locating a person many days after they are missing. Water dogs will alert on a drowned victim for recovery. Evidence and disaster dogs are available. Teams are available by pager 24 hours a day and will remain on scene as long as needed. Handlers are also trained in first aid, CPR, Map and Compass, Incident Command System and have a radio (2m) FCC license. Team members give "Lost but Found, Safe and Sound" program for school age children. Boy Scout Venturing Program for 14-20 year old students.

This information was last updated on 05/10/2001

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