Cadets
The SAR Cadets are members of the CoCoSAR Team aged 14 to 18.
In almost every way, the Cadets serve just as the adults team members do, as skilled search and rescue volunteers. They are also trained to provide medical, evidence and educational support for community events as needed.
SAR Cadets work side-by-side with adult team members, responding to incidents such as: missing persons (children, hikers, Alzheimer’s/dementia walk-aways, etc.); wilderness/mountain searches; natural and man-made disasters; criminal case evidence searches; low- and high-angle rope rescues; and night, foul weather and rough terrain searches. SAR Cadets receive excellent training and growth opportunities that can prepare them for a variety of careers and develop long lasting professional and social skills. Participation on the SAR team also provides invaluable life skills that will last a lifetime.
Cadet Membership Qualifications
Must be at least a high school freshman, between 14 and 18 years of age, and a U.S. citizen
Must have no felony arrests or convictions
Must be physically fit
Must maintain at least a “C” (2.0) grade-point-average
Must have a good driving record (if licensed to drive)
How to Join
Meet all minimum requirements
Attend an ORIENTATION meeting and pick up a SAR Cadet application
Complete and submit the SAR Cadet application
Pass a minimum qualification appraisal interview
Successfully complete a background evaluation
See “Join The Team” page for more information
