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What we Do

Medical Training

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CPR

First Aid

Stop the Bleed

Hypothermia ​

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We train in these areas in order to better support our community

in times of need.

All of our members are required to be CPR certified

and many of our members are Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder certified.

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We train in the use of several different types of communications.
Texting with the Signal App.
Voice communications via the Zello App.
GMRS Radio (General Mobile Radio Service)
HAM Radio (Amature Radio)
Digital Fusion Radio
HF Radio (High Frequency)

Communications is vital during any
emergency situation.
Day to day communications keeps everyone in touch with what is going on within the group and the community.
Having multiple forms of communication makes it possible to communicate in almost any situation.

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Comm's Training

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Keeping physically fit is important not only for health

but also for being able to assist others.


Many of our members have participated in the Black Hills Veterans March, which is an endurance walk/run event

to support our veterans.
There are events within the Veterans March that include

a 16 mile walk, a 26 mile walk/run and a 110 mile walk.


Some of our members have also participated  in the

South Dakota National Guard's Gut Challenge.

The National Guard emphasizes that a healthy gut is an indicator of nutritional fitness. 

  • Physical health: reduced risk of diet-related chronic diseases such as heart disease, obesity, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

  • Mental health: lower risk of depression, anxiety, mood changes, and other mental health issues. 

  • Mission readiness: better energy, growth, and repair, which are essential for Service members in demanding roles.


Many of our members spend a lot of time hiking the beautiful trails around the hills as well as walking the Michelson Trail and other fitness challenges.

Physical Training

Mapping and Navigation

Being able to get to where you want to go and knowing your surroundings and topography are very important.
We train in the use of physical maps and compasses, and in the use of on line mapping tools such as CalTopo

CERT Training

CERT  Community Emergency Response Team

is a program that educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area. It trains participants in basic disaster response skills, including:

Assisting Emergency Management

Custer County Emergency Management
and the American Red Cross
have enlisted our services to render assistance
during some emergency events.
Answering Phones.
Setting Up and managing Emergency shelters.
​Managing and coordinating public donations.
Printing and distributing
"Rapid Tag" identification tags.
And other duties as needed.

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