Purpose: The purpose of this SOG is to create a uniform procedure on Project Lifesaver searches

Policy: Personnel assigned and certified in the use of Project Lifesaver equipment will be responsible for responding when activated to help search for clients of the Wintergreen Project Lifesaver program. They will also do monthly maintenance on the equipment and transmitters assigned to clients of the program.

The shift captain or certified individual along with a second individual will proceed to the place last seen (PLS) and initiate an electronic search. Nelson County Sherriff’s Department shall be notified to assist with the search.

If after thirty minutes a signal has not been ascertained, manpower for a regular ground search should be activated and an air support unit may be contacted.

Project lifesaver equipment will continue to be utilized until the search has been terminated by command.