Why do I await the phone call?   Some comments from our members …..

“Because despite all the time and effort committed to training, callouts, not to mention the personal cost, damaged gear & worn out body, I am still suffering that overdose of enthusiasm!”

“I have felt hot, cold, wet, frightened, bored, worried, happy, perplexed, annoyed, delighted, frustrated, challenged, angry, embarrassed, exhausted, teased, tired, and any emotion you can name but the very best is the delighted relief in knowing someone is found at last. That's when the best hugs happen eg standing in deep mud in a mini canyon, miles from the 'find'.”

“I had an array of outdoor skills and was given the opportunity years ago to participate on an exercise. I was blown away. What a great bunch of guys and gals, so many skills, so much dedication. I joined Auckland LandSAR cos I wanted to be one of those people. With loads of training and a heap of foot slogging and years later I did.  Our efforts have saved lives and reunited families. What better way to use my outdoor skills and experience.”

“I have been involved with Auckland LandSAR since 1993.I have developed a reasonable mastery of the map along with first aid, stretchers/ropes, radio, tracking, GPS, search methods, leadership, and more. With my SAR skills I have contributed to many successful searches over the years.”

“I have been involved with Auckland LandSAR since late 2004. I spent most of 2005 undergoing the training of the LandSAR 'pathway' process which ensures all team members have all the various skills required for the role. Track and clue awareness, outdoor first aid, search methods and even helicopter transport have been added to my other outdoor experience in tramping, camping, skiing, mountainbiking and adventure racing. Now as part of the operational team I have been on several search operations around the greater Auckland area.”

“I have been with Auckland LandSAR for years. Most memorable searches include fumbling up the Whatipu Gorge in the dark, scrambling up steep sodden gullys near Ngaruawahia, sqelching through the mangrove forest at Kaipara, urban searches through reserves full of rubbish, going shoulder to shoulder through the very dense Spraggs Bush, keeping the radio high and dry while edging over slippery rocks in chest deep water at the base of Long Bay cliffs, being plucked out of a tiny clearing in the Hunua's by the Eagle Police chopper.”

“Participating in the Curekids Great Adventure Race has a buzz of its own. It is a charitable event and we participate as volunteers and it is a great chance to develop and use all our skills, build friendships and have a lot of fun.”

“The Auckland LandSAR organisation is full of very dedicated and capable people, who I'm proud to be associated with.”