search and rescue

Homer volunteers are working to improve emergency response in Kachemak Bay State Park with a new search and rescue team. Initial training sessions for volunteers began today.

Two locals are trying to bring the Civil Air Patrol back to Homer. The program is the “civilian arm” of the U.S. Air Force, and is made up of cadet and adult volunteers. In Alaska, there are about 750 members who belong to 17 squadrons located throughout the state, including one in Kenai.