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.

Are you qualified to become a volunteer?

The following are basic search and rescue volunteer requirements:

• Have completed FEMA IS-700 course.
• Have completed FEMA ICS-100 course.
• Have current First Aid/CPR/AED card.
• Be recommended by your organization to apply for WSDOT certification.
• Apply to WSDOT and pass background, FAA pilot record, driving record and criminal record checks.
• Complete WSDOT orientation course.
• Have picture taken for database.
• Card will be issued with "general" qualifications.

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Contact information

Civil Air Patrol
Washington Wing
(253) 982-7774
www.wawg.cap.gov

Washington Air Search and Rescue
(253) 833-6777
www.wasar.org