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Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue (SCVSAR)
is a non profit organization that serves as a volunteer rescue resource
for the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.
SCVSAR consists of eight different units that are spread
out around the County.
Contact our main office at (425)388-3328 or visit our website at
www.scvsar.org
to locate a unit in your area and get more information.
SCVSAR also fields several specialty teams that work in
the areas of Air Operations, Swift Water Rescue, K-9
SAR, 4X4 Rescue, Tracking and Mountain Rescue .
Members for these teams are drawn from the unit structure.
Due to the nature of our volunteer work we do have requirements that
must be met before we can consider you as a member and have you
participate in trainings and/or missions that take place out "in the
field".
Minimum Membership Requirements:
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Applicants must be at least 14
years of age, physically fit and if under the age of 18, have a
parent or guardian’s permission to participate.
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Successfully complete the
application process which includes a background check by the
Sheriff’s Office.
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Complete a "pack check" by a
SCVSAR Unit Team Leader. Only members having the required equipment
will be able to participate in live missions and training classes
and events.
Having met the above requirements you will be placed on the County
mailing list and you will have the option of
purchasing a County pager.
To maintain your membership in
SCVSR you will be required to:
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Stay current with all training
and participations requirements.
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Meet the active participation
requirements of the SCVSAR Unit that you join.
If you do not meet and maintain the above requirements you will be
dropped from the call-out list and no longer be considered an active
member of Snohomish Volunteer Search and Rescue.
Minimum Personal Equipment List:
Essentials:
1.
Lug-Soled boots (High Quality)
2.
Full size pack (internal frame recommended)
3.
Compass (Silva or Sunto, etc.)
4.
Head Lamp (with extra bulb & batteries)
5.
2 Water Bottles-Full
6.
Matches & Fire Starter (Waterproof)
7.
Emergency Food (high energy, no cook)
8.
Extra Clothing (wool or polyester, AVOID COTTONS)
9.
Rain Gear
10.
Space Blanket
11.
Sunglasses & Sunscreen
12.
Pocket Knife
13.
First Aid Kit (Personal)
14.
Nylon Parachute Cord (50 ft.)
15.
Leather Gloves
16.
Hard Hat with Chinstrap (Climbing Helmet Recommended)
17.
Whistle
Optional:
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Food for Three Days (fast cooking
meals plus extra trail food)
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Day Pack or Rucksack
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Gaiters
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Cap
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Extra Warm Shirt or Sweater
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Insulated Overpants
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Warm Jacket
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Ground Pad (Ensolite, Blue Foam,
etc.)
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Extra Flashlight
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