Tuolumne County Search and Rescue

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Join Us

Thank you for your interest in Tuolumne County Search & Rescue.

If you already have a busy lifestyle with little free time on your hands, you should probably reconsider joining. While the time commitment varies, you can generally count on spending one weekend a month training. You will be on call 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and should be able to respond to a search within one hour. Your time commitment at a search will vary depending on the location and circumstances of the search. While we recognize you will not always be available, your lifestyle, work, and other commitments should be somewhat flexible to allow you to participate in searches. Members are required to attend 70% of the activities to maintain proficiency in the wide variety of skills needed to be an active member of the unit.

All members regardless of age start at the same rank and have equal access to promotion and responsibility based on attendance and performance. All members must complete the same training requirements and must be prepared to carry out any task assigned during and exercise or search.

Want to join?
* Step 1 - Download application here (Microsoft Word)
* Step 2 - Return completed application with COPIES of any pertinent certificates to Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office (TCSO). (See qualifications). Address: 28 N. Lower Sunset, Sonora, CA. 95370.
* Step 3 - Await contact from SAR Administrator within 30 days on NCIC (National Crime Information Center) clearance date.
* Step 4 - If no contact has been made to you in 60 days please call SAR Coordinator at TCSO: 533-5815.

Team Requirements:
* 18 years or older.
* Good physical condition.
* Tuolumne County resident.
* US citizen.
* Minimum First Aid & CPR current.
* Certified Low Angle Rope Rescue - See gocolumbia.org for classes.

Applicants are subject to NCIC clearance, interview with SAR administrative officers & a minimum 1 year probationary period prior to being considered for a voting member status.

For more information email us at: info@tuolumnesar.org