Path to Membership
Becoming a Chelan County Volunteer Search & Rescue member is easy.
The step-by-step actions below provides an overview of what to expect throughout the process. Please be patient, as applicants must be approved on both the local and state levels. Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We look forward to meeting you!
1. Apply
Complete and submit the CCVSAR application by clicking here. Upon receipt, CCVSAR will review the application, contact references, and if approved, schedule an in-person interview.
2. Interview
The in-person interview generally takes 45 minutes with members of our recruitment committee. After the interview, CCVSAR provides applicant information to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office.
3. Qualify
If approved, CCVSAR will inform applicants to proceed with the following mandatory requirements. Additional information and resources will be provided at this time.
- Complete the ICS100 & ICS700 courses and send certificates to CCVSAR
- Complete the CJIS course and send the certificate to CCVSAR
- Complete a First Aid & CPR Course and send certificate to CCVSAR
- Complete the Sheriff’s Department Emergency Worker Registration, fingerprints
4. Approval
Upon completion of certifications and approval of the background check, CCVSAR will inform the Candidate of membership approval.
5. On-boarding
Welcome to our team! New members will be provided with a mentor and begin to attend mandatory training, meetings, and events.
Thank you for applying to CCVSAR
We look forward to welcoming you and to you being part of our rescue team.