All persons applying for the position of a search and rescue citizen volunteer must complete the Department application process. In addition, they must meet the following entry level requirements:

•  No felony convictions
•  No pending misdemeanor of felony court cases
•  In compliance with the Department tattoo policy
•  Eighteen + years of age
•  Legal resident of the United States
•  Posess a high school diploma or GED
•  Posess a valid driver’s license

• Submit an application by email or print-out and bring to a meeting
• Attend 3 business meetings within 5 months

(Please see list below of dates, times and locations of each S&R units’ meetings)

•  Oral interview with Department personnel
•  Complete a formal application process
•  Agree to attend and complete the department’s Basic Search and Rescue academy within twelve
  months of appointment as a volunteer.
•  Agree to meet and maintain compliance with Department policy and procedure.
  (Including grooming, tattoos, brands, body art and social media

New S&R members shall accomplish the following to obtain regular membership within one calendar year of their appointment to the Department:

• Complete the Department’s Basic Search & Rescue Academy

(BSAR)(Available Biannually)

•  Attend the unit’s monthly meetings and training
•  Respond to search and rescue callouts
•  Department Driver’s Awareness Certification
•  Acquire and maintain all required uniforms and equipment (24-hour pack)
•  Track and submit personal monthly statistics
•  Demonstrate knowledge & proficiency of unit and station protocol/procedure

Membership in good standing requires the following be maintained:

•  Attend a minimum of 60% of the annual unit monthly meetings and trainings
•  Respond to a minimum of 20% of the annual search and rescue callouts
•  Annually demonstrate and pass a S&R skills proficiency practical test
•  Maintain required uniforms and equipment (24-Hour Pack)
•  Maintain driver’s license and insurance
•  Track and submit personal monthly statistics