(Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) Skip to main navigation For Release: Monday, November 2, 2015 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people from the backcountry. 'Across New York, DEC's Forest Rangers' are on the front lines helping people safely enjoy the great outdoors,' said Acting DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos. 'Their knowledge of first aid, land navigation and technical rescue techniques are critical...
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