How to Join the Team

The San Gorgonio Search and Rescue Team is a group of dedicated volunteers who are on call 24 hours a day 365 days a year to search for people who are lost and to rescue those who are injured. The team is made up of volunteers from all walks of life: engineers, computer programmers, teachers, lawyers, mechanics, business professionals and police officers. Membership starts with attending three monthly administrative meetings in a row. These meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month at the Mill Creek ranger station (Address at bottom of page). If you need directions, send an email to info@sgsar.org, visitors are always welcome. Basic requirements are:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Pass an oral interview
• Pass a basic background check
• Pass a medical examination

After completing the oral interview process and you become a prospective member, you will need to complete the minimum training requirements within your first year. The minimum training requirements are:

• Attend the Department's Basic SAR course (2 weekends)
• Pass the NASAR SAR Technician II test (included in the Basic SAR course)
• Attend the Department's Driver Awareness Course (1-day)