Becoming a Search and Rescue volunteer requires a large time commitment and months of training.  There is always a need for highly dedicated people to become aircrew members, base support personnel, communication unit operators, and incident management team members.

Basic requirements

Interested in becoming a volunteer? Here are the steps you'll need to complete before getting involved. These are the basic search and rescue volunteer requirements:

• Opening for your skill set in your geographic area
• Have completed FEMA IS-700 course
• Have completed FEMA ICS-100 course
• Have current First Aid/CPR/AED card
• Apply to WSDOT on the Aviation Emergency Services Volunteer Form
• Pass background, FAA pilot, driving and WSP criminal record checks
• Complete WSDOT orientation course
• Complete WSDOT Non-disclosure form
• Have picture taken for database

Once you complete these steps, you will be issued a card with "general" qualifications. This allows you to attend advanced training in your specialty area.

Find information about FEMA Course Equivalency Training.

Questions?

For more detailed volunteer information or general questions, contact the WSDOT Aviation Emergency Services Coordinator:

Tom Peterson
360-651-6308
peterth@wsdot.wa.gov