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The Monterey County SAR Team is always looking for qualified new recruits. If you feel that you have what it takes to join the team, feel free to download and send in the application below.
Please email the completed application to hello@mcosar.com
NEED TO KNOW
Joining a search and rescue team is a significant step and should be carefully considered. Search and Rescue volunteers need to have a lifestyle that allows them to attend a monthly training, a monthly members meeting, and be available to respond to SAR
missions on a 24/7 basis.
Members must be in excellent mental and physical condition.
Rescues can be physically demanding and lead to stressful situations. The California
Office of Emergency Services (OES) has set standards for SAR teams and every member must train to and meet these standards. Prospective members must also pass a Sheriff's Office background check.
Members of the SAR team are required to serve a minimum of two years commitment with the exception of active-duty military.
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
New members receive First Responder medical and CPR training. Other training and certification programs include map and compass, wilderness and backcountry skills, man tracking, low & high angle technical rope rescue, basic urban search and rescue, incident command systems, search management, winter search management, swiftwater rescue, communications, and disaster operations. Providing for the safety of our members through team training is our first priority.