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25.01.2022 Footage of the AVALANCHE debris that swept a skier 150 metres down the slope and dragged him under multiple times today in HOTHAM backcountry. FULL STORY here: www.snowsbest.com/hotham-avalanche-backcountry/

24.01.2022 During Stewart Islands annual field refresher training last weekend, the group got a call out for the real thing; a boat broke its moorings and another dinghy o...f divers got into trouble in the wild winds. Thanks team! #StewartIsland #LandSARnz #Volunteers #24/7 : Al Burns

23.01.2022 Check out this offering from the Canadian Assoc of Wilderness Medicine!

23.01.2022 The Women in Wilderness Medicine Committee has a meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. US Central Time, and all WMS members are invited to join. Email [email protected] ...or [email protected] to RSVP and to receive the Zoom connection instructions. Here's additional information: Meeting Outline A. Welcome & Introductions B. Group Norms C. Aspirations Questions to Consider: 1. What do you hope to get out of the Leadership Training Program which the committee will be developing? 2. How can this group best support your goals? 3. Is there a specific topic not yet listed on the curriculum (attached) that you think we should include? Recommended Readings: Pinto-Powell, Roshini. Medicine has an unhealthy pay gap. Huffington Post. April 10, 2018. huffingtonpost.com//opinion-pinto-powell-equal-pay_us_5acb Hegewhisch, Ariane. The Gender Wage Gap by Occupation 2016 and by Race and Ethnicity. Institute for Women’s Policy Research. April 4, 2017. iwpr.org//the-gender-wage-gap-by-occupation-2016-and-by-r/ We hope to "see" you there!

17.01.2022 AUSMAT continue to support the Ministry of Health in Papua New Guinea in response to COVID-19

17.01.2022 NSW Avalanche Summary 24/09/2020 No avalanche activity Snowpack Summary New snow has arrived and with it came wind.... 5-10cm of snow fell on the 23/09/20 and more is on the way. This new snow snow has fallen on a wet saturated snowpack so we will be out assessing how well it has bonded and continue to monitor this as more loading continues over the next few days. Spring is on the back step with cold night temps and warmer day temps so this should keep things sane for the short term. This might be the last time to get the touring out and hit some fresh snow while it lasts. Be mindful of cornices above while touring and make conservative decisions on steeper lee slopes. . . . #backcountry #snowsafetyaustralia #avalanche #mammutausnz #xtm_performance #xtm #rhythmboardstore #voileusa #snowscience @voilemfg @mammutausnz @rhythmsnowboardshop @snowsafetyaustralia @xtm_performance See more

16.01.2022 Evidence of a pretty massive slab avalanche underneath high peak of Rolleston onto the crow glacier. Taken yesterday (8th Sept)

15.01.2022 Are you prepared to treat the hypothermic patient? ... Don't be frosty this winter, join us at MedCon 2020 to hear David Fifer discuss hypothermia, effective, evidence-based treatments and slay common myths associated with cold-weather emergencies. Fifer is a Nationally Registered Paramedic and Fellow of Academy of Wilderness Medicine. He is the Director of the Paramedic Degree Program at Eastern Kentucky University and founder/coordinator of RedSTAR rescue. When not busy with that you can catch him co-hosting the RAW Medicine Podcast! find your way to MedCon for this and other great speakers! Spots are filling up fast, reserve yours today!

15.01.2022 If you are in NZ feel free to get involved with the NZSFMM September Social - you are warmly invited If you are in Christchurch and are free we'd love to see you!... When: Thursday 10 September, 19.00 hrs to 22.00 hrs approx Where: Moon Under Water 152 Somerfield Street ,Christchurch 8024 What: Catch up with fellow Society members, adhering to the COVID-19 level restrictions in force at the time, have a chat & buy your own drinks Cheers, Hope to see you there! Malin & Robin

12.01.2022 We are approaching almost 12 months since the first COVID-19 repatriation flight of Australians from Wuhan China. AUSMAT supported the repatriation of 268 Aust...ralians from Wuhan to complete 14 days of quarantine at Christmas Island before retuning to their homes. AUSMAT deployed a specialist team of doctors, nurses, logisticians and medical staff to the island, where a tent field hospital was set up to accommodate testing and provide health and wellness checks. Since committed repatriation flights to the Northern Territory began on 23 October 2020 a total of 3,054 international arrivals have undertaken quarantine at the Howard Springs Centre for National Resilience.

12.01.2022 COI: I think our podcast is great! Seth Collings Hawkins and I receive no renumeration from this podcast.

11.01.2022 The WHO Classified Emergency Medical Team from Norway is in Lesbos, Greece following the fire which broke out on the Greek island, in Moria camp, which hosted s...ome 13,000 refugees and migrants. The team set up to help ensure access to essential health services which were lost in the fire as well as provide support to the ongoing COVID-19 response. #EMTeams See more

11.01.2022 At just after 11pm last night our members were deployed to a high angle rescue event in Inverloch involving an injured fisherman. On arrival we connected with A...V, CFA and where we discovered that the patient was positioned at the base of a cliff face along with 2 other fisherman. Unfortunately the 3 fisherman could not be access easily due to the cliff and rising tide. Despite already having high angle rescue operators on rout, we requested a RIB boat from our neighbouring inverloch which was deployed very quickly. In addition to this AV had also requested HEMS who was making their way down to the scene. Due to the topography and weather conditions, it was decided that HEMS would winch the patient out of the area, the uninjured fishermen would be transported back the shore by the RIB and the high angle recovery option would only be used an a back up due to the complex topography of the cliff. Fortunately the plan worked perfectly and the patient was airlifted to hospital. The remaining fishermen were transport back to shore to be assess by AV. Tonight’s event demonstrated how several agencies can work together using trained personnel and equipment to achieve great things during challenging situation Great Job everyone @vicses Phillip VICSES Inverloch Unit CFA Inverloch Loch CFA Fire and Rescue Ambulance Victoria @frv

10.01.2022 As the days become warmer, we are beginning to see snakes emerge from their winter brumation to bask in the sun and search for food and a mate. In Gippsland, ...Red Bellied Black Snakes, Eastern Brown Snakes, Tiger Snakes and Lowland Copperheads are the most common and they are highly venomous. Here are some key points to remember about living in or visiting an area with snakes: 1. When left alone, snakes present little or no danger to people. 2. If you see a snake, keep calm and move yourself and anyone with you (including pets) away from the area. 3. Don't attempt to capture or harm snakes, instead call DELWP on 136 186 for further advice, or call a licensed snake catcher. 4. Maintain lawns and clean up around your house, because snakes are attracted to shelter such as piles of rocks, timber, sheets of metal and building materials. 5. Undertake first aid training and ensure your first aid kit contains several compression bandages, and if someone is bitten, call 000 immediately. Parks Victoria East Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council Bass Coast Shire Council Latrobe City Council East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority

10.01.2022 Tried and tested Amphibious beach landing exercise, Joint Waka, at Whangaparaoa has showcased a brand new capability in our Force’s delivery of humanitarian a...id and disaster relief in New Zealand and the Pacific. For the first time, our New Zealand Army’s Beach Preparation and Recovery Vehicle (BPRV) had been embarked from our Royal New Zealand Navy's HMNZS Canterbury and been in water. It is designed to clear debris and prepare beaches for landing in a cyclone-hit environment, and tow vehicles if they get bogged. MORE: https://bit.ly/2G1Obbi #Force4NZ #Force4Good

10.01.2022 The NSW Rural Fire Service unveiled its aerial firefighting fleet at RAAF Base Richmond, where it will operate from during the upcoming bushfire season. RAAF B...ase Richmond has supported NSW RFS aerial firefighting since 2015. The airbase support we provide everything from air traffic control, emergency services, refuelling and even infrastructure is essential to keeping them in the fight said Air Commodore Carl Newman, Commander Air Mobility Group. Find out more about how we support the NSW Rural Fire Service: https://news.defence.gov.au/service/ready-bushfire-season #AusAirForce

07.01.2022 To celebrate World Space Week 2020 the ad astra vita project and Mars Society Australia have joined forces to present an inaugural Australasian virtual Space Health Symposium (including Human Rights in the Space Environment) to be held on Monday 5 October and Tuesday 6 October 2020 via Zoom **free registration**

05.01.2022 Introducing our brand new Alpine Snow Skills Series! This 5-part mini series will take you through the basic skills for snow slopes and winter terrain. So grab ...your crampons, ice-axe and helmet and jump on our YouTube channel! #MakeItHomeNZ FULL PLAYLIST: http://bit.ly/AlpineSnowSkills Developed with our friends: Quite Nice Films New Zealand Alpine Club NZOIA Excellence in Outdoor Leadership New Zealand Mountain Guides Association

04.01.2022 WINNERS ANNOUNCED Thanks to all those who participated in may 2021 Calendar give away. The 3 most popular images are below and the 3 lucky winners of a free C...alendar are; R. Thompson, K. Andrews & P. Graham. For those who didn't win, please consider purchasing one from my online shop to help with my fundraising efforts for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia and the Global Snakebite Initiative. https://rmrphotography.com.au/2021-calendar-1 See more

04.01.2022 Here's Episode 2 of our Alpine Snow Skills Series where we introduce you to Choosing and Fitting Crampons. Dave will take you through the types of crampons and ...how to fit them for your next alpine adventure. Watch, share and enjoy the hills safely! New Zealand Alpine Club NZOIA Excellence in Outdoor Leadership New Zealand Mountain Guides Association Quite Nice Films Department of Conservation NZMGA Guide: Dave McKinley #MakeItHomeNZ

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03.01.2022 Latest observations from GeoNet show the temperature of Mt. Ruapehu Te Wai -moe / Crater Lake has risen to around 22C. Mt Ruapehu remains at Volcanic Alert Le...vel 1, in a state of minor volcanic unrest. At Alert Level 1 DOC recommends visitors do not enter the area 700m from centre of Crater Lake, or camp overnight 1.5km from the centre of Crater Lake. The closer you are to Crater Lake and the longer you stay, the higher the risk. This is a good reminder that Mt. Ruapehu is an active volcano and has the potential to erupt with little or no warning when in a state of volcanic unrest. You can read the full Volcanic Alert Bulletin here: bit.ly/3mOOohY Learn more about volcanic risks on Mt. Ruapehu here: bit.ly/2DI5Wvx

03.01.2022 Paramedic and Clinical Educator positions are currently available in Vanuatu. The key focus of your role will be to assist in the training and mentoring of loca...l staff. This will include assisting with ProMedical in-house training and working on road alongside the students to improve response services, community training programs and partnerships between local medical facilities. The work with ProMedical will help to reduce reliance on international support and directly contribute to a self-sufficient, high quality ambulance service for Vanuatu. ProMedical aims to achieve this within the next three to five years with support of partners, especially AVP. Your role will also include assisting ProMedical with COVID-19 readiness and responses, if required. ProMedical can accept an assignment placement from 3 to 24 months but preferably 12 months or over. All applications must be submitted online through the Australian Volunteers Program website. If you haven’t already done so, you will need to register on our website prior to applying. https://www.australianvolunteers.com/

03.01.2022 Dr Iman Shankiti at the Moroccan field hospital that was set up after the Beirut blast of 4 August. World Health Organization (Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office)

02.01.2022 Monday’s Blue lake avalanche from cornice fall

02.01.2022 THANK YOU Massive thanks to all our paramedics in the snowy mountains for looking after us this snow season. We had to share this awesome shot of Intensive Car...e Paramedic Rohan. #NSWAmbulance #THANKYOU