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Join Pierce County Search and Rescue team to assist in emergencies, develop survival skills, and serve the community. Training available. Apply online now.
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Pierce County Search And Rescue “So that others may live”
Our Purpose Supply trained teams to assist law enforcement Provide community service during disasters Train people in wilderness survival, search and rescue techniques and leadership skills Develop self-confidence and maturity in youth who complete and remain active in the program.
Organization of ESAR BSA affiliation PCESAR is a member of WESAR -Washington Explorer Search and Rescue. ESAR members are required to apply for membership to Pierce County Department of Emergency Management.
Active Members Activities Subject Searches Evidence Searches Community Events Fund Raisers Training Meetings
If it Ain’t Raining ... It Ain’t Training Training Season Cold – Rainy - Wet Physically Challenging
Introduction to Search and Rescue: Course One Saturday & Sunday classroom training Map reading & land navigation Shelter building & survival Search tactics Basic medical knowledge Equipment do’s and don’ts What to bring Lunch & Warm clothing (dress for outside weather) Don’t buy equipment until AFTER Course One!
Course Two Search and Rescue Field Training Friday through Sunday (48 hours) Teams of 3 or more with a Team Leader Learn & practice search techniques, wilderness navigation & survival Practice chain of command and mock searching Patient assessment
Course Three Wilderness Navigation Teams of two trainees NO Team Leader Applying wilderness and navigation skills Orienteering course Endurance Teamwork and problem solving
Course Four Mock Search Search techniques Practice search patterns Develop and execute search skills Support roles, teamwork, & leadership Tests training received
Equipment & Clothing Backpacks Hiking Boots & Sleeping Bags Do NOT Buy Anything Yet... …At Course One We Will Go Over The Equipment List in Detail…
Insurance BSA liability insurance DEM Membership - RCW 38.52 Protection from loss of wages Loss or damage to equipment Medical expense Cost of fuel (over 100 miles, over 24 hours or out of county)
Attention High School students: RCW 28A.225.055 - Allows for 5 days of excused absences for Search and Rescue activities. 2.0 or above grade point average Parents approval Principal approval (Note- Have homework done)
ESAR Chain of Command • Brush Monkey • Team Leader • Field Leader • Operations Leader / Incident Command
How To Join... Go on line at www.pcesar.org and fill out contact information. Do not fill out the member information, you are not a member yet Complete the FEMA NIMS courses and provide the completion certificate at Course 1 Show up for Course One. (Parents – please come to fill out paperwork and stay for the equipment orientation.)
Training Fee Breakdown Insurance $3.00 Training Fee $10.00 Training Materials (Book & Binder) $15.00 Misc Merchandise (ESAR Patch & Ruler) $9.00 BSA Registration $15.00 TOTAL FEES $52.00 Compass (with mirror accurate to 2 degrees) $38.00 Maximum Amount Potentially Due AT Course One $90 (Cash or Check ONLY!!)
ESAR Any Questions?