1.  You need to fill out a membership application.  You may obtain the application with a membership information packet at any Business Meeting. (Also contained in the information packet are the Squad's By-Laws). Or, you can contact any of the Squad's officers.

2.  The Sheriff will conduct a background check after receiving your applications. (All background investigation information is kept confidential). After the Sheriff signs your application it is sent back to the Squad Officers.

3. You must attend three Business Meetings and You will be given an oral interview conducted by the Squad Officers.  This gives you and the Squad members a chance to see if this kind of community service suites you.

4. After all of the above has been completed, the General Membership will vote on your application for acceptance.

5. You will be assigned a “Mentor” to help you learn about Squad Operations and answer any questions.

That is it. You do not need any prior knowledge or skills to be a part of the Search and Rescue.  We provide as much training as we can and work close with neighboring county Search and Rescue Squads. There is also an annual State Search and Rescue Training held in Prescott, Arizona. All members are encouraged to attend this event however, it is not required.

 The only State required training for any volunteer is the Basic Search and Rescue Academy.  This is a 16 hour course which is held on a Saturday and Sunday. This training is required by the State for insurance reasons.

 If you have any other questions, please contact any of the Squad Members or Officers. You may also attend any of the Training or Business Meetings just to have a look around and see who we are.  Our Meetings are always open to the General Public.
Thank You.