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1. WHO SPONSORS IT? Spokane County Explorer Search and Rescue works under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff Department in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America. 2. HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN IN EXISTENCE? Explorer Search and Rescue was started in Spokane County in 1970. 3. WHO CAN JOIN? Membership is open to young adults from 14 to 20 years of age and adult advisor who assist the ESAR team. 4. WHAT DO YOU DO? We are a volunteer group that assist the Sheriff's Department in Spokane County and throughout the State with search and rescue and emergency services. Our "missions" usually involve one of three things: 1) searches for lost people; 2) searches for evidence of crimes; 3) "community service 5. WHAT TYPE OF TRAINING IS AVAILABLE? Our training program starts in September and runs through June. We meet on Thursday evenings, and typically one weekends a month where we do field trainings. As a ESAR team "member" you will receive professional classroom and field training in.... Search and rescue techniques Wilderness first aid Wilderness survival Radio communications Wilderness navigation (map reading, using a compass, etc) ......and more! 6. CAN I MAKE IT? That's a good question. The training is challenging and extremely rewarding, Ask yourself some questions.... Do you really want to be in search and rescue and give back to the community? Do you mind hard work? Do you mind being outdoors - no matter what the weather is like? Can you get along with people - really get along: in tense situations, in lousy weather, in a cramped snow shelter? Can you take orders? Can you handle the time and studying (yes, studying) for search and rescue in addition to school, sports, and your other activities? 7. WHAT DOES IT COST TO BELONG? It is our intent to keep cost to a minimum. The major cost is for your personal equipment. For field training we require you to have boots, proper outdoor clothing, a sleeping bag, and a backpack with survival gear. We'll help you keep the cost down by giving you some hints on how to get the most for your money, and by steering you to dealers that will give you discounts because you're in search and rescue. We also have some equipment we can loan to people who want to be in search and rescue but can't afford the equipment. We don't want anybody to stay away just because of the cost! 8. IT SOUNDS LIKE A LOT OF WORK, WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Well, a couple of things. Besides just teaching skills, the training program is designed to do at least four other things: First, to challenge you and to help you develop confidence in yourself. Second, to teach you to work as a member (and even a leader) of a team. Third, to give you some exposure to possible careers in law enforcement, emergency medicine, recreation, and others that might help you plan your future. And finally, to give you a chance to serve the community. 9. WHAT ABOUT MY PARENTS, DO THEY HAVE TO DO ANYTHING? We would welcome your parents participation at meetings and field training but it is not a requirment to become an ESAR member. 10. WHERE DO I SIGN UP? You can join the group anytime, we cover training through out the year both summer and winter. You are welcome to visit any meeting or feel free to contact via email:
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