North Oregon Regional Search and Rescue

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NORSAR DOG TEAMS Dog teams consist of very dedicated NORSAR volunteers, who, with their dogs, spend countless hours training in all weather conditions to prepare their dogs for real search situations. Whether they are training an air scent dog, trailing dog or cadaver dog the dog teams of NORSAR train their dogs in mock searches and work to certifiy their dogs with the SAR council of Oregon so when called upon they are ready. MEET OUR DOG TEAMS
	Ariel Salzman has been active in Search and Rescue since moving to Oregon in 2002. She is a doctor of physical therapy, and works full time as an outpatient orthopedic specialist. Additionally, she lectures regarding work safety and fitness to search and rescue and law enforcement professionals. She also is a certified Red Cross Instructor of CPR/First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer (Basic EMT.) In her spare time outside of SAR and work, Ariel enjoys trail running, rock climbing, skiing, mountain biking and enjoying the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her dogs. Koen is a 3 year old male German Shepherd who has his Wilderness Airscent certification. When he is not training for SAR, he enjoys long hikes in the woods or on the beach, playing fetch, cuddling with his kitten best friend, and sleeping on the bed. .

	My name is Becky Irving. I have been a search and rescue volunteer for 20 years. In those 20 years I have trained, participated and certified in the areas of First Responder, Outdoor Emergency Care, navigation, radio communications, survival, helicopter safety procedures, disaster, avalanche, snow cave building, crime scene techniques and SAR scene management. I am also OSSA certified in Search and Rescue. My true passion in search and rescue lies with the canine specialty. I have trained, worked and certified 3 dogs in the areas of Wilderness Airscent and Wilderness and Urban trailing. With my canine partners and I have participated in over 500 missions. In my personal time I am a full time employed Veterinary Technician and also a single parent of 2 great kids. My non SAR time is spent attending kid school functions and sporting events, showing bloodhounds and doing my best as the President of the Pacific Rim Bloodhound club.
	Meet my dogs: Brodie ( CH.Nunya Or Ida Rathr B Trakin) is a 5 year old male Bloodhound. He is currently certified for the OSSA in Urban trailing. He also is a conformation show Champion and holds the title of Man Trailing in the American Bloodhound Club. Since certification he has participated over a dozen searches. Ava ( Ava Vom Holtzberg) is a 1 year old female German Shepherd ( ¾ DDR and ¼ Czech). She is currently in training for Wilderness Airscent and Article and Evidence. She is extremely high drive and enjoys game searching and finding very much. I have very high hopes for her success in search and rescue.

	Steve has been involved with Search and Rescue since 2001. Steve has extensive outdoor experience and is a buyer at a local outdoor shop. He enjoys backcountry skiing and motorcycle touring. He spends most of his days with his daughter, Sofia. Seasha was certified in wilderness airscent with the Oregon Police Canine Association in 2008. She also has been a long time blood donor with Dove Lewis Animal Hospital. She loves to chase balls and play tug of war.

	Sonja Hultsman has been an active member of search and rescue since 2004. She holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Public Health from Oregon State University, holds a Certificate in Emergency Management, and certified in CPR/First Aid. When she is not participating in Search and Rescue activities she is caring for her 3 yr old son, a future volunteer, and volunteering for the City of Gresham Fire Rehab Unit. Izzy, a 3 yr old female German Shepherd in training for Human Remains Detection. She is always on the go type of attitude. In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with her friend Kousa, a 6 yr old male German Shepherd and waiting for handouts from Ian her human friend
	Katie has been involved in search and rescue since 2004. She has extensive outdoor experience with multiple specialty disciplines. She works as a Personal Trainer and spin instructor in Sherwood. In her free time Katie competes on the national level in track and field. Kita is a 6 year old German shepherd who has her wilderness air scent certification. In her free time Kia enjoys chasing her sister Kya around their vineyard and sunning herself on the lawn.
	Doug has been involved in search and rescue since 2006. He holds a Bachelors in Business/Communications along with having multiple certifications: NAACS (National Association of Aeromedical Communication Specialist), Emergency Medical Responder, Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), and Oregon State Sheriffs Association. Shelby was rescued from a shelter in Yakima, Washington, and recently turned 4 years old. Shelby is CGC certified and is working on getting an associates degree in HRD, but hopes to eventually get an advanced degree.
	Scott has been involved with Search & Rescue since 2004. Scott has extensive international wilderness experience through hiking and wilderness treks. When not doing SAR related activities he works as a certified arborist for a local tree care company and is a graduate of Oregon State University. Lopez had a "career change" from Guide dogs for the Blind in 2004. Currently holds certifications in wilderness air scent, Cadaver/HRD, Water Recovery. Lopez is a canine blood donor and a certified therapy dog. Favorite toy is a hunting bumper and he likes to have his belly & ears rubbed.
	Rob has been involved with Search & Rescue since 2003. Rob has a great deal of training within the Law Enforcement and the Fire Department field’s. Rob is a Swift Water Rescue Technician, Rescue boat operator, EMT, and was on a Technical Rescue team with high angle rope experience. When Rob is not with the SAR group he works at EVRAZ INC. as the Railroad Services Supervisor and spends time with his wife Brittany and two amazing kids. He enjoys taking family trips to the beach, riding quads and volunteering where help is needed. Trace is a wilderness air scent certified dog through the OSSA. Trace was rescued by Rob’s family from outside of a Winco store when she was only six weeks old. Trace is now 3 years old and loves to give kisses. Trace is very outgoing, full of energy and is always up to any task you put her to.
	Ian has been involved in search and rescue since 1999 through Washington County but had a break from it when he left in 2003 to pursue a wildlife ecology degree at Washington State University. He was excited to join NORSAR after returning in 2009 and is in the process of training his dog, Cora, for wilderness air scent. He enjoys land navigation and supporting dog teams on searches and is excited to have a certified dog someday soon. Cora is a smart and energetic 1 year old Chocolate Lab working her way through search and rescue training. She is focusing on wilderness air scent but hopes to combine HRD into her training as well. She lives for search training, Frisbees and the tug game she gets to play after finding a lost subject.