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JOIN THE TEAM

Joining Us:

Thank you for your interest in becoming a search and rescue volunteer. If you are ready to contribute your time and skills to SAR, we think you’ll find it one of the most rewarding volunteer commitments you will ever make as you make a difference in the lives of those who need us. Many of our members have been with the unit for years, even decades, and we always welcome new members to the team. 

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 Your first step is to fill out the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office Application for Search and Rescue. Once your application has been submitted to the Sheriff’s Office, your information will be screened. If the application is approved, you will be invited to attend an orientation and the annual New Member Academy. Academy courses are mandatory and must be completed before you will be placed on call and able to go on a mission. The $100 orientation fee must be paid in full prior to the start of the Academy. In addition, there is a physical requirement for all SAR members, who must be able to complete a two-mile hike with a 25-pound pack.

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  • SAR members pay annual dues of $25 and must commit to:

  • Serve at least 50 hours per calendar year, including SAR mission time, training, maintenance of facilities and equipment, meetings, events and more;

  • Participate in a minimum of 4 missions per year;

  • Complete at least two 2 trainings per year;

  • Maintain mission readiness with ongoing certification in personal safety, map, and compass, GPS and ATV operation.

2025 Academy - Important Info

The Application Period for the 2025 Academy is now open. Applications will close on January 31st, 2025 at the close of business that day.

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Successful applicants will be notified by email prior to February 21st, 2025

Applications can be submitted in the following manner:​

  • Drop at the front desk of the Sheriff's office during normal business hours.

  • Email to adick@coconino.az.gov

  • ​Mail to 911 East Sawmill Road - Flagstaff, AZ, 86001 "ATTN: SAR - SGT. A. DICK"

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Please note that in order to Apply to the Coconino County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Unit, you must...

  • Be at least 18 years old,

  • Be a resident of Coconino County for 6 months of the year,

  • Not have any felony arrests or convictions.

 

If your application is approved, the applicant will be invited to participate in a mandatory Information Session held on the CCSO campus on either Wednesday, March 5th at 1800 (6pm), or Saturday, March 5th at 0900 (9am).

 

The 2025 SAR Academy schedule is as follows:

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  • March 22: SAR Academy 1 - Policy/Procedure/Resiliency

  • March 23: SAR Academy 2 - Fitness hike/Personal Safety/Risk Management/Leadership-Followership

  • March 29: SAR Academy 3A - Map and Compass Classroom

  • March 30: SAR Academy 3B - Map and Compass Field Exercise

  • April 5: SAR Academy 4 - GPS

  • April 6: SAR Academy 5 - Tracking

  • April 12: SAR Academy 6 - Survival Bivouac Considerations (cold and hot weather)

  • April 13: SAR Academy 7 - Communications/Technology

  • April 26: SAR Academy 8 - Search Tactics/Litter Carry

  • April 27: SAR Academy 9 - Trailers/Pack Check

 

Depending on the status of COVID-19 at the scheduled time of the academy, the date(s), time(s), delivery, and format may change. The Coconino County Sheriff's Office reserves the right to change, modify, and or cancel the Academy at any time.

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For more information, download our membership brochure below.

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