Join the Team

We are all volunteers

We need volunteers willing to train hard and be called out whenever someone goes missing. Ideal candidates are dedicated men and women over 18 who enjoy working hard and being outdoors. Must pass background check. Training is ongoing and challenging but the rewards of helping our community are great! We train monthly and are called out as needed.

There are many roles in SAR from ground pounders who must be physically fit and equipped to deploy in the field to support, communications, and management roles that are essential to the search and less physically demanding.

Qualification Requirements

  • Fill out the application form: MCSAR Application / Background Check

  • Pass a police background check

  • Agree to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws

  • Agree to rules and requirements as set forth by the BOD

  • Become either an associate or probationary member

  • Complete field support training requirements

  • Participate in at least 15 hours of training, meetings, events, or callouts annually.

  • Be accepted by the board as a full member

Training Requirements

  • Be trained and proficient, at minimum, in Adult/Child/Infant CPR & Foreign Body Airway Obstruction and First Aid.

  • Ground searchers are encouraged to obtain NASAR SARTECH II training and will be guided in the process by MCSAR. Other certifications may be accepted at board discretion.

  • Additional training is assigned by role desired.

Participation Requirements

  • Maintain clear status with Law Enforcement Agencies

  • Be a minimum of 18 years of age for full membership

  • Stay in physical shape to respond to incidents

Application for Membership

Anyone interested in learning more about MCSAR is welcome to join or observe training exercises and meetings. To join the team complete the application below. After the background check has been completed you will beo contacted with information on accessing the MCSAR training materials as well as FEMA courses you are required to take within four months of joining (see Resources for links).

Information submitted through this form will be used to conduct a background check through the Midland County Sheriff. You will be contacted directly by a member of the Board of Directors upon submission of your application.

MCSAR Application

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