Title: Describe the safety programs and resources for outdoor recreation and adventure tourism.
Course: Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Systems Management (18549) > Section: Managing Recreational Areas

Description should include

- emergency medical technician (EMT) services
- search and rescue (SAR) services
- swift water rescue (SWR) services
- park police services
- conservation officers
- devices (e.g., emergency beacons, emergency locators).

Teacher Resources:

- Shenandoah Mountain Rescue Group
- Virginia State Police
- Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- Technical Rescue Division, Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where can emergency services resources be found?
- What emergency services exist in the local area?
- What devices may assist with contacting emergency services?
- How does one identify the appropriate emergency services for a particular situation?
- Where does one find specialized rescue training?