The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue Division is hosting its annual academy to train new SAR volunteers. The academy, held at 250 Tech Way, Grants Pass, OR, covers Basic Survival Skills, First Aid/CPR, Land Navigation, and more. Completion qualifies attendees as SAR volunteers.
The cost for the program is $55. Additional requirements include a background check, criminal history check, personal equipment purchase, and a $50/refundable uniform deposit.
The academy runs every Tuesday and Thursday evening 6 – 9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. from Feb. 20 to March 21, with a final overnight exercise April 6 – 7.
For registration and details, visit https://bit.ly/3RQah1J
Application deadline: Feb. 7, 2024.
Questions? Email sar@josephinecounty.gov
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