Napa SAR Explorer Information Page

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:

If you or your teen are looking for a fun activity for the summer and beyond, consider joining the Napa County Sheriff Search and Rescue Explorer Team. Must be between ages 14 to 20 and have interest in outdoor activities.

If you have questions or would like to join the Explorer team, please contact Chris cwong78c@yahoo.com and he can send you an application and other information.

UPCOMING MEETINGS/TRAININGS:

— Apr 27 Helo Operations @ Lake Berryessa Substation
(Meet at SO @ 8am for transport to Lake)
— May 14 Explorer Meeting 7pm @ Sheriff's Office
— Jun 11 Explorer Meeting 7pm @ Sheriff's Office
— Jun 19 Explorer Recruiting Night 7pm @ Sheriff's Office
— Jun 20-22 Explorer Explorer Boot Camp @ Camp Coombs

NIMS Certification:

All Explorers should complete their required NIMS 700 and 800 online certifications. Please bring a copy of your certificate so we can add it to our files. For more info, see:

NIMS 700: http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is700.asp

NIMS 800: http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/is800a.asp

TRAINING SIGN-OFFS:
Each Explorer is repsonsible for getting his/her training records signed off. Please use the updated training record <here>.

UNIFORMS:
Explorer hats & shirts have been issued. If you did not receive one, please contact Chris at an upcoming meeting.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:
The Napa County Sheriff's Office requires background checks for all Explorer SAR candidates. Those who do not pass will be recommended to the Sheriff's Activities League. After successful completion of that program, those individuals will be allowed to join the Explorer SAR team.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
All SAR Explorer candidates must successfully complete their probationary period by meeting the following requirements:
— Signoff of required ESAR training elements
— Pass Sheriff's Office background check
— Good attendance of all meetings and trainings
— Completion of a search and rescue day/fanny pack
— Field readiness test
— Have all paperwork completed and parent approvals in place

This page will be updated as new information becomes available.

 
Explorers at Las Posadas for Crime Scene Awareness training
SAR Boot Camp 2007 @ Coombs
Napa ESAR Resources

Explorer training:
Checklist (PDF)

24 Hr Pack:
Checklist (PDF)

Application & Info:
ESAR Information (PDF)
E
SAR Application (PDF)
At Will Volunteer (PDF)
New Member Info(PDF)

Learning for Life:
Parent Consent Form (PDF)

ESAR Training Calendar:
Calendar (PDF)