By Katy Savage Killington’s search and rescue team (KSAR) has a familiar face as its new director. Bob Giolito, 48, one of the founders of KSAR, returned to the organization as the volunteer director. He was appointed to the […]
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Killington Select Board clarifies status of KSAR
Dear Editor, In response to several letters and articles posted over the last 6+ weeks regarding the transition of Killington Fire and Rescue, First Response, and Killington Search and Rescue, we feel it is necessary to clarify the status of […]
KSAR asks for equipment back from town
By Katy Savage Killington Search and Rescue (KSAR) wants its equipment back after it was deemed unusable and not up to standard by new Fire Chief Chris Lahart. KSAR leaders formally requested its climbing equipment, helmets, toboggan and other items […]
Killington Select Board denies separate department for KSAR, stands with new chief
By Katy Savage Seventeen current and former members of the Killington Search and Rescue team resigned in a letter to town officials on March 12 saying the new fire chief created a toxic work environment and mistreated women, but the […]
KSAR submits letter of no confidence in new fire chief after being called off search for lost skier
Suggests creation of separate public safety agency Editor’s note: On Monday, March 13, 17 members of Killington Search and Rescue (KSAR) submitted the following letter (dated March 12) to Killington Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth detailing their vote of no confidence […]
“Tabletop” exercise helps Killington Search and Rescue prepare for emergencies
By Robin Alberti Thursday night, March 26, Rich Cogliano, a representative from the Vermont Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, was at the firehouse in Killington conducting a tabletop exercise with Killington Search and Rescue (KSAR). […]