Thank you for your interest in Chaffee County Search and Rescue South. The application window is open from October 15 through end of day November 15, 2024.   

 

In order to become a full-time member, new members must be voted in by the membership body and:

- Attend a minimum of three meetings within 5 months (January - May 2025)

- Attend 2 mandatory new member training days (listed below)

- Complete application and background check paperwork (opens Oct 15)

- Obtain required SAR gear and pass a pack check

- Obtain or posses basic First Aid/CPR certifications 
- Complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100 and 700

 

Required dates of attendance for new member training: 

Part 1 - Feb 8, 8:30 - 2

Part 2 - Mar 1, 8:30 - 2

Make-up Mar 15, 9:00 - 2

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Please complete the Application and CBI background check below.

• Complete SAR Application and email by Nov 20. You will receive an email confirmation of your application within a week of submission

• Complete a CBI (background check) and, at your discretion, submit results to the Membership Coordinator by Nov 20. (Note, we can't consider your application without the results of the CBI report)

• You will be assigned a mentor in January who will guide you through the new membership process and be available to answer any questions you may have.

• Prior to the February training, complete and submit the required NIMS and send a copy of your first aid/CPR certificate or any other medical certifications. 

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