We are commonly called out late at night to conduct a search through the night into the next morning. Those that are able, continue the search while others leave to go to work, often without the benefit of sleep. Most searches last just a few hours but some can and do extend into several days duration. Each member determines the amount of time he or she can commit to a search. The frequency of searches varies from year to year and the time of year.
Proper equipment is vital to the success of a mission and the safety of our searches.
Although much of the equipment we carry is common camping gear, assembling the gear can sometimes be a burden on new members. Our equipment list denotes how much equipment you need at each level of training. Disqualification includes addiction to intoxicating liquors, narcotics or use of any controlled substances, conviction of any felony in the past five years, as well as a poor driving record. Our unit offers a structured training program. We have five training courses that our members are required to complete.