If you see a burning building and want to run in and help, you're a candidate for search and rescue." Chris Padden, Ex-Chief LISAR
Every year many children, elderly parents, outdoor enthusiasts, etc get lost. Their families' lives could be changed forever if not found. We can't change the course of events that have happened, but we can help by assisting police, fire departments, or othe
r accredited agencies in bringing loved ones home to their families. It takes time, commitment, training and above all a love for Search and Rescue work. But, if your in good health, and willing to help, you can become part of our energetic team that can be activated here on Long Island as well as New York State. Long Island Search and Rescue is looking for energetic and dedicated volunteers. Volunteers will become trained in the art of survival among the wilderness, as well as perform search and rescue missions for lost individuals. Our team consists of K9 handlers, individual man-trackers, high altitude climbers, land group searchers, and etc. In the future, we are looking to expand our team into swift water rescue, avalanche rescue, and cave rescue. If you have any of these interests and would like to join (you do not have to be experienced ... we will teach you all the way. Initiative is all we ask ...) Training is done weekly (Saturday or Sunday). On Thursday, all certification requirements are held in class. If you love the outdoors, then this is the group for you. All certifications are approved courses registered with the National Search and Rescue (NASAR) and the New York Federation of Search and Rescue (FEDSAR). Classes for Basic Search and Rescue skills are ongoing. Please sign up ...
http://www.longislandsearchandrescue.org/interestedinjoining.htm