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Thank You
for considering becoming a member of one of the SARCI
component groups.
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SARA -
Southern Arizona Rescue Association
SARA membership is open to anyone
interested in helping to enhance public outdoor safety in
southern Arizona. New members must complete medical/first aid
training, as well as SARA basic search and rescue training in
order to be field qualified.SARA's new candidate recruitment and
selection begins in June of each year. In July there are two
opportunities for candidates to submit their application and final
candidate selections are completed by late September. Candidate
basic field training is conducted throughout the fall, followed by Outdoor
Emergency Care classes from February until June.
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Tentative 2008
Candidate Recruitment Event Dates:
June 24 or 26: Candidate Orientation Meeting #1
July 15 or 16: Candidate Orientation Meeting #2
August 16: Candidate Orientation Hike |
Prospective members are also encouraged to attend
the monthly SARA meeting held at 7:30 pm on the first Friday of each
month at the SARA House, (click
here for directions).
For more information about joining SARA,
please contact us by mail or email at:
Southern Arizona Rescue Association
PO Box 12892
Tucson, AZ 85732-2892
SARAJoin @ sarci2.org
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SRDI - Southwest Rescue Dogs, Inc
The SRDI training program is very
demanding for both dogs and handlers, requiring a commitment of
large amounts of time and dedication. All dogs are required to
have a current and valid shot record provided by a veterinary
clinic. Desirable traits for search dogs include basic
obedience, control, mild temper, good socialization, and a
strong play drive.
At least one year is needed to reach the
following goals:
1. Handler first aid/medical certification.
2. Training and certification in Basic Wilderness Tracking and
Air Scenting.
3. Specialty training in areas such as cadaver, evidence, and
water searching
4. Ongoing continuing education and proficiency training.
Those interested in joining SRDI are
encouraged to attend the monthly SRDI meeting held at 7:00 pm on the second
Wednesday of each month at the SARA House, (click
here for directions).
You may also email us at k9 @ sarci2.org.
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Pima County Search & Recovery
Divers
Pima County Search & Recovery Diver candidates must hold
an advanced open water scuba certification. Surface support
candidates must know how to swim and tread water.
If you are interested in joining the Pima
County Search & Recovery Divers, please attend the monthly
meetings. Please check the latest issue of the
SARNews
newsletter for meeting details.
You may also email or write us at:
Pima County Search & Recovery
Divers
PO Box 13961
Tucson, AZ 85732-3961
Email: divers8 @ sarci2.org
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Pima County Sheriff's Mounted Posse
If you are interested in joining
the Pima County Sheriff's Posse, please email us at posse6 @
sarci2.org.
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Civil Air
Patrol, Neotoma Composite Squadron 109
If you are interested in joining the
CAP, Neotoma Squadron 109, please attend one of our meetings held each
Sunday at 3:00pm at the Oro Valley Library, 1305 W. Naranja
Drive, Oro Valley, Arizona.
You may also email us at CAP @
sarci2.org.
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