RON CT110
01-26-2008, 10:01 AM
Well, I decided to apply for the Contra Costa Sheriff's Search and Rescue (SAR) Team. :)
I talked about retiring in my prev post, and do something else e.g. 2nd career, volunteer job..... However, not ready to retire.
So even though not retired, figured I can volunteer and do some good community deed involving the outdoors.
Been thinking about volunteering for my county's Search and Rescue team, so last week, I pulled the trigger, contacted my Sheriff's office, submited my app and now waiting for the background check to clear/be completed, and approval from the Sheriff's volunteer Sargent.
- - - In the Meantime - - -
Why I am Joining?
Being lost or in need of rescue is a terrifying experience. Can lead to a slow and horrible death. Search and Rescue (SAR) team is comprised of volunteer experts in search and rescue and disaster response and is always dedicated to finding lost and injured persons by the most efficient means possible.
The SAR task is to train personnel/volunteers to a high state of readiness in preparation for an emergency. SAR personnel/volunteers are trained in search skills, land navigation, logistics, search resource allocation and more - all which I look forward to learning new skills and at the same time help people/my community!
SAR utilizing the expertise of its members provide coordination, support, communications and specialized resources needed for successful search and rescue and disaster response efforts.
The sooner we respond to a lost person emergency, the better the chances to locate that person are. And, the sooner that we locate the victim and expedite them to medical facilities, the better their chances are for survival.
In the winter weather this is even more critical and, an immediate dispatch is essential!
SAR Operations involve several different specialties; here are some of the listings:
- Search Dogs
- Mountain Bicycle Operations
- Technical Rescue
- 4x4 Off Road Vehicle Operations
- Equestrain
- Emergency Medical
- Logistics
- Training (trainer)
- Public Relations
- Computer Support
You know which ones I picked right: Technical Rescue and 4x4 Off-Road Operations! :D Comes with the territory!
- - - Ok more to come on this - - -
Anyone else doing this or interested? Like to hear from you!
I talked about retiring in my prev post, and do something else e.g. 2nd career, volunteer job..... However, not ready to retire.
So even though not retired, figured I can volunteer and do some good community deed involving the outdoors.
Been thinking about volunteering for my county's Search and Rescue team, so last week, I pulled the trigger, contacted my Sheriff's office, submited my app and now waiting for the background check to clear/be completed, and approval from the Sheriff's volunteer Sargent.
- - - In the Meantime - - -
Why I am Joining?
Being lost or in need of rescue is a terrifying experience. Can lead to a slow and horrible death. Search and Rescue (SAR) team is comprised of volunteer experts in search and rescue and disaster response and is always dedicated to finding lost and injured persons by the most efficient means possible.
The SAR task is to train personnel/volunteers to a high state of readiness in preparation for an emergency. SAR personnel/volunteers are trained in search skills, land navigation, logistics, search resource allocation and more - all which I look forward to learning new skills and at the same time help people/my community!
SAR utilizing the expertise of its members provide coordination, support, communications and specialized resources needed for successful search and rescue and disaster response efforts.
The sooner we respond to a lost person emergency, the better the chances to locate that person are. And, the sooner that we locate the victim and expedite them to medical facilities, the better their chances are for survival.
In the winter weather this is even more critical and, an immediate dispatch is essential!
SAR Operations involve several different specialties; here are some of the listings:
- Search Dogs
- Mountain Bicycle Operations
- Technical Rescue
- 4x4 Off Road Vehicle Operations
- Equestrain
- Emergency Medical
- Logistics
- Training (trainer)
- Public Relations
- Computer Support
You know which ones I picked right: Technical Rescue and 4x4 Off-Road Operations! :D Comes with the territory!
- - - Ok more to come on this - - -
Anyone else doing this or interested? Like to hear from you!