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San Mateo County Cliff Rescue Unit
ORGANIZATION: San Mateo County Sheriff’s Emergency Services Bureau
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17 people are interested
San Mateo County Office Emergency Services Bureau's Cliff Rescue team is looking for volunteers. The team consists of volunteers and Sheriff's Deputies. We are called upon to rescue people along the coast and in high angle environments. We offer the opportunity to learn high angle rope work, camaraderie with your fellow team members and a chance to serve your community.
Requirements
- Must be 21 or older.
- Pass a criminal background check.
- Pass a 100 hour ropes course, provided by the County over ~2 months, on weekends and evenings. The next Ropes Course is scheduled to start in September.
- Attend most training days. Training takes place once a month and alternates between a Sunday and a weekday afternoon.
- Assist team call outs when your schedule allows.
- Equipment and training are provided by the Sheriff Department.
- The team consists of both men and women.
- The team is meticulous about safety. However, should you be injured during training or a call out, you will be covered by California's Workers' Compensation Coverage for Volunteers.
- Egos and hotshots need not apply.
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About San Mateo County Sheriff’s Emergency Services Bureau
Location:
3121 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063, US
Mission Statement
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Emergency Services Bureau includes hundreds of volunteers - neighbors, friends and business people - all with the singular intent to make our community a more secure environment. Each person in these volunteer services decided to take action, to give back and help others when difficult times arose.
Description
San Mateo County Office Emergency Services Bureau's Cliff Rescue team is looking for volunteers. The team consists of volunteers and Sheriff's Deputies. We are called upon to rescue people along the coast and in high angle environments. We offer the opportunity to learn high angle rope work, camaraderie with your fellow team members and a chance to serve your community.
CAUSE AREAS
Disaster Relief,
Emergency & Safety
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
San Mateo CountyRedwood City, CA 94402
DATE POSTED
August 4, 2022
SKILLS
- Search & Rescue
- Disaster Response
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Training takes place one day a month alternating between a weekend and a weekday. Assist with call outs as per your availability.