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Why Join DACSAR
The principal requirement for members is an interest in search and rescue, a willingness to learn the necessary skills, and a desire to contribute to our New Mexico community.
By joining search and rescue, YOU develop knowledge and skills in: wilderness preparedness, tracking and survival; first-aid and CPR; GPS and map & compass navigation; and search techniques. By developing this knowledge and these skills YOU become more attuned to your environment and often enhance your personal wilderness experience.
MEMBERSHIP IS EASY. We consist of people like you, who enjoy activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, climbing, and camping. The primary requirement for membership is an interest in wilderness search and rescue and a desire to serve our New Mexico community. DACSAR believes that there is a place for anyone interesting in helping out. Membership is open to individuals eighteen years of age or older and all persons without discrimination. There are three classes of members: probationary , operational, and supporting.
Probationary members are new members who have completed a membership application, have paid dues, and successfully completed ICS 100. and ICS 200. During the probationary period, they are expected to develop the knowledge and skills needed to serve on missions by attending meetings and training sessions. Probationary members may be placed on the team’s mission callout list prior to field certification, with an assigned field certified member as a mentor. New members remain probationary members until they become field certified in the state of New Mexico.
Operational members have passed field certification, meet certain physical requirements, are properly equipped, are on the call out list and have then been voted into operational status by the current operational members. These are the folks that deploy on search and rescue missions. They learn to operate in austere environments, they're well practiced in tracking, survival, first aid, land navigation and introduction to drone use.
Supporting Members may be unable, or choose not, to be operational. They support the team objectives and activities by filling a variety of administrative roles and contributing their knowledge from being operational or they may possess special skills (e.g. marketing, non-profit fund raising, social media management) that can help the team train, grow and improve upon the services we deliver. A Supporting Member that is field certified can be moved to Operational status upon request and by a vote of the operational members. Conversely an Operational Member can request Supporting status at any time and may later request a return to Operational status.
By joining search and rescue, YOU develop knowledge and skills in: wilderness preparedness, tracking and survival; first-aid and CPR; GPS and map & compass navigation; and search techniques. By developing this knowledge and these skills YOU become more attuned to your environment and often enhance your personal wilderness experience.
MEMBERSHIP IS EASY. We consist of people like you, who enjoy activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, climbing, and camping. The primary requirement for membership is an interest in wilderness search and rescue and a desire to serve our New Mexico community. DACSAR believes that there is a place for anyone interesting in helping out. Membership is open to individuals eighteen years of age or older and all persons without discrimination. There are three classes of members: probationary , operational, and supporting.
Probationary members are new members who have completed a membership application, have paid dues, and successfully completed ICS 100. and ICS 200. During the probationary period, they are expected to develop the knowledge and skills needed to serve on missions by attending meetings and training sessions. Probationary members may be placed on the team’s mission callout list prior to field certification, with an assigned field certified member as a mentor. New members remain probationary members until they become field certified in the state of New Mexico.
Operational members have passed field certification, meet certain physical requirements, are properly equipped, are on the call out list and have then been voted into operational status by the current operational members. These are the folks that deploy on search and rescue missions. They learn to operate in austere environments, they're well practiced in tracking, survival, first aid, land navigation and introduction to drone use.
Supporting Members may be unable, or choose not, to be operational. They support the team objectives and activities by filling a variety of administrative roles and contributing their knowledge from being operational or they may possess special skills (e.g. marketing, non-profit fund raising, social media management) that can help the team train, grow and improve upon the services we deliver. A Supporting Member that is field certified can be moved to Operational status upon request and by a vote of the operational members. Conversely an Operational Member can request Supporting status at any time and may later request a return to Operational status.
Join Us..."So Others May Live"
MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETINGS
VISITORS ARE WELCOME... COME, MEET US & LEARN WITH US
Where: This is a hybrid meeting. Attend in person at 3500 Sedona Hills Pkwy (SMA building) or Online meeting access is available on request at "contact us". You can also contact us via Facebook or MeetUp.
When: Typically the first Monday of the month @ 6:00 P.M. Find us on Facebook or MeetUp.
MONTHLY TRAINING
Where: Check the Training & Events Calendar, Meetup or find us on Facebook.
When: Usually on the 2nd Saturday after the monthly business and planning meeting; however this may change based on activity, location, availability and weather. Keep up to date by checking our Training & Events calendar or following us on Facebook and/or meetup.
In addition to team training there are inter-team and multi-team trainings & mock missions during the year. Members also attend the annual statewide convention and training set up by the New Mexico Search & Rescue Council (NMSARC).
Team members provide their own personal trail gear (boots, clothing, packs & basic survival materials). DACSAR maintains an inventory of team gear (radios, ropes, litters, etc.) for mission use. Annual dues of $20 cover administrative costs and some team purchases. The NM Department of Public Safety does provide mileage reimbursement for missions upon request.
VISITORS ARE WELCOME... COME, MEET US & LEARN WITH US
Where: This is a hybrid meeting. Attend in person at 3500 Sedona Hills Pkwy (SMA building) or Online meeting access is available on request at "contact us". You can also contact us via Facebook or MeetUp.
When: Typically the first Monday of the month @ 6:00 P.M. Find us on Facebook or MeetUp.
MONTHLY TRAINING
Where: Check the Training & Events Calendar, Meetup or find us on Facebook.
When: Usually on the 2nd Saturday after the monthly business and planning meeting; however this may change based on activity, location, availability and weather. Keep up to date by checking our Training & Events calendar or following us on Facebook and/or meetup.
In addition to team training there are inter-team and multi-team trainings & mock missions during the year. Members also attend the annual statewide convention and training set up by the New Mexico Search & Rescue Council (NMSARC).
Team members provide their own personal trail gear (boots, clothing, packs & basic survival materials). DACSAR maintains an inventory of team gear (radios, ropes, litters, etc.) for mission use. Annual dues of $20 cover administrative costs and some team purchases. The NM Department of Public Safety does provide mileage reimbursement for missions upon request.
