Prospective members will complete a written Application, pass a background investigation conducted by the Sheriff and be interviewed by the Administrator and Captain.  At the time of the interview, prospective members will gain knowledge regarding team  Policies and Procedures and access to other online information to help orient them to the organization.

Upon acceptance of the application and a successful background investigation, the applicant will become a probationary member for a period of six months, and will be given the security code for the north door. To be considered an active member you must attend a minimum number of training activities and participate in a minimum percentage of missions during the year.  You also must complete ICS 100 and NIMS 700; CPR and Wilderness First Aid or higher certifications, to become active members.

Special Teams: See the Leader of the team that you’re interested in joining.

Training and Participation: Training opportunities occur during general membership meetings as well as at other scheduled times. Members, (Prospective or Active) are expected to participate in a minimum of 75% of all training sessions. To be considered an active member you must also  participate in a minimum of three initial missions and serve a minimum six month probationary period. You will also be required to complete ICS 100 and NIMS 700; CPR and Wilderness First Aid or higher certifications, which will be kept current. Certifications will be provided to the CCSAR Administrator and to the Office of Emergency Management.

Members are also expected to respond to missions when called upon; and not less than 50% of those call outs, for which a member is called upon. Scheduled community events or work projects also require a 50% participation rate to maintain membership in good standing.