To answer your question first, we will do that in support of the local first responders. If the first responders who are tasked in support of that utilize a transponder or other mechanisms to track, then that will be with that team. It's no different from a volunteer search and rescue within many communities. Our Rangers in many cases are volunteers for the local search and rescue organizations as well, but weren't always in support of a lead agency.
On February 18th, 2015. See this statement in context.