BCSO's SAR Application - Since search & rescue is the responsibility of the Sheriff, all BCSAR members wishing to participate in searches and rescues must complete this application and pass a background check.

BCSAR Membership Application page 1 - all members, regular and auxiliary

BCSAR Membership Application page 2 - required of regular members; optional for auxiliary members who may put their pertinent medical information on the back of page 1 or complete the medical section on page 2.

Introduction to NIMS and ICS Basics - a "home-made" PowerPoint Show

SAR Pack (*.pdf) - list of personal items and equipment to be carried on all missions.

SAR Pack (*.xls)

Volunteer Protection Act - Volunteers are safe from prosecution when acting in good faith

AMATEUR RADIO (HAM):  The following links contain PowerPoint Drills in zip files for those wishing to be Amateur Radio Operators or for those wishing to upgrade their FCC license:

     Intro: Become a HAM

     Technician Class for exams beginning 1 July 2010:

                         Multiple Choice 2010;  No Distracters 2010

     General Class:  Multiple Choice;  No Distracters

     Extra Class:  Multiple Choice;  No Distracters

NOTE:   Multiple Choice drills provide the Question and 4 choices;  No Distracters provide the question but only the correct answer.