Get to know ‘search dogs’ among Turkish earthquake victims It’s not easy to join the USAR Thailand team.
officers and rescue dogs K9 under USAR Thailand team that the Thai government operates Thailand for Turkiye Help Victims of Turkey Earthquake Arrived at Adana Airport, Turkey
There were 42 officers involved in the operation, including 20 from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, 11 from the Bangkok Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, two from Thailand Rescue Dog Association (THAI RDA) and two rescue dogs, engineering. Institute of Thailand in the Royal Patronage, 2 people, NPC Safety and Environmental Service Co., Ltd., 4 people and a medical team from the Ministry of Public Health, 3 people
in this operation A handful of people are interested in 2 whole K9 dogs. “Sierra” and “Sahara” by page K9 : USAR Thailand Update the picture between the faculty is on the way. Found that the airline staff took good care of the USAR Thailand team, including 2 K9 dogs.
for search dog team (SAR Dog TEAM : Search and Rescue Dog) Box Vlog used to get acquainted by talking with Suthikiat Sophonik Director of the General Chatchai Choonhavan Foundation of Team USAR Thailand and Alongkot Chukaew Handler (dog handler) who works with K9 dogs “lion” One of USAR Thailand team
The only ‘National Rescue Dog’ team in Thailand
Director Suthikiat revealed that “National Rescue Dog” It is a team established by the Thai government. by gathering experts from all fields together There is only one rescue dog team in the country. We have been doing this for a long time. has a history and works that are evident
In terms of training, the director stated that it took 3-4 times more time, that is, if it was a drug sniffing dog (drugs), it would only take 6 months to go out to work. But it takes at least two years for search and rescue dogs to pass the exam, less than 10 percent.
harder than difficult Before becoming one of the USAR Thailand
Alongkot revealed that training to achieve rescue dog (Search and Rescue Dog) is already difficult. But being a member of USAR Thailand is even more difficult because whenever a mobilization is called, for example, in a neighboring country in a crisis, it must be mobilized as soon as possible within 6 hours and then go abroad to continue working. in a long enough period
Alongkot stressed that, therefore, living, coordinating without relying on anyone in a crisis situation is something that members must prepare themselves for. It is very important that “dog” must be ready, as well as “Handler” must be fit too
It’s not easy to be a ‘search and rescue dog’.
for training dogs to be “Search and Rescue Dogs” Director Suthikiat suggested that Dogs must be trained from a young age. The main principle in training is to be happy at work, work to find “target” that we want, that is “person” which is the person “need help” there may be bleeding and not like others, so how to train to distinguish “common people” with “Victims” or “The Victims Died” can
Alongkot gives an example. “lion” who started training from the age of 4 months, starting with getting to know different sounds listen loudly explosion sound Machine noise, etc., to get used to being in a situation where the sound is different. meet other dogs face various temptations At the same time, you need to practice obedience to commands, such as ordering to remain calm.
“Khun Suthikiat is the most important person in Thailand in training rescue dogs from training in many countries. We have our own courses like Japanese, Korean, so these training we practice ourselves until we master it. When the time is right, experts from abroad will be invited to test. Sometimes the exams are not passed at all.
“We have to practice in different situations. together with other agencies such as Cobra Gold Training 2020 We simulate a mudslide situation. Suppose there is a victim trapped in a building. The lion was sent to search for about 30 minutes. ‘bark’ inform the handler which I must notify others Send a team of nurses to pick you up. before taking the victims out.” embellish
He emphasized that there are many levels of training nowadays. From very difficult to very difficult, there are some things that “Lion” can’t do yet. It’s important to practice often. Even at home, I have to practice. Strength must be good, must take care of each other
Need many volunteers to join the mission
Director Suthikiat concluded that the Search and Rescue Dog team was the first unit to go to work. The objective is to explore and find victims. In addition to searching Must also help victims who are other rescuers.
“We need a lot of dedicated volunteers to support this mission, so building it wasn’t easy. It takes patience and knowledge in many areas. Sponsors are welcome. or members of the same team
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