Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue

Join PNWSAR Interested in joining PNWSAR? See below for details regarding application requirements. The application period will be open from September 1st to November 30th. Have other questions? Email recruitment@pnwsar.org Application Requirements Attend an Information Session (Required before starting an application) Sessions provide details about OSSA certification, time commitments, costs, and requirements. All sessions begin at 1900 (7:00 PM). Available Dates (all Virtual) July 13August 10September 7, 24October 12, 29November 9, 19 Join virtually at: Google Meet Link Need an alternative time? Contact recruitment@pnwsar.org Attend a Team Meeting during the recruitment period These are the dates of team meetings that qualify for this requirement: July 14August 11September 8October 13November 10 Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday monthly (except December), 1900-2100 (7-9 PM). Location: 24023 NE Shea Ln, Ste 201 Wood Village, OR 97060. Virtual option available on PNWSAR.org/meetings (in-person recommended) Submit Application and Fee ($25) between September 1st and November 30th Fee is non-refundable. Complete FEMA Courses by November 30thIS-100.C: Introduction to Incident Command System — training.fema.govIS-200.C: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents — training.fema.govIS-700.B: National Incident Management System (NIMS) — training.fema.gov Send certificates to recruitment@pnwsar.org Important Note: Failure to complete any requirement by the deadline will result in removal from the applicant pool. What to Know Before Applying Must be 18 or older100% volunteer organization (no compensation)Missions occur 24/7 in all weather conditionsWe handle various situations: missing hikers, hunters, children, Alzheimer's patients, evidence searchesMembership requires meeting state and team requirements within specified timeframes Training Schedule Overview Monthly Meetings Prospects/Trainees: 1800-1900 (March - October)Full Team: 1900-2100 (January - November) 2027 Prospect Schedule March 6-7: Initial Training (Mandatory)March 21: Full Team Field TrainingApril 17: Full Team Field TrainingApril 18: Prospect Field TrainingMay 16: Full Team Field TrainingMay 22: Qualification Day (Mandatory) 2027 Trainee Schedule June 12: Full Team Field TrainingJune 13: Trainee Field TrainingJuly 17: Trainee Field TrainingJuly 18: Full Team Field TrainingAugust 21: Full Team Field TrainingSeptember 18: Trainee Field TrainingSeptember 19: Full Team Field TrainingOctober 16: Full Team Field TrainingNovember 21: Full Team Field Training Note: Cannot miss more than 2 consecutive months of trainings to remain an active searcher. Required Personal Equipment