Have other questions? Email recruitment@pnwsar.org

Application Requirements

1. Attend an Information Session (Required before starting an application)

Sessions provide details about OSSA certification, time commitments, costs, and requirements. All sessions begin at 1900 (7:00 PM).

Available Dates (all virtual):

• July 13
• August 10
• September 7, 24
• October 12, 29
• November 9, 19

Join virtually at: Google Meet Link

Need an alternative time? Contact recruitment@pnwsar.org

2. Attend a Team Meeting during the recruitment period

These are the dates of team meetings that qualify for this requirement:

• July 14
• August 11
• September 8
• October 13
• November 10

Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday monthly (except December), 1900-2100 (7-9 PM).

Location: 24023 NE Shea Ln, Ste 201 Wood Village, OR 97060. Virtual option available on PNWSAR.org/meetings (in-person recommended)

3. Submit Application and Fee ($25) between September 1st and November 30th

Fee is non-refundable.

4. Complete FEMA Courses by November 30th

• IS-100.C: Introduction to Incident Command System — training.fema.gov
• IS-200.C: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents — training.fema.gov
• IS-700.B: National Incident Management System (NIMS) — training.fema.gov

Send certificates to recruitment@pnwsar.org

What to Know Before Applying

• Must be 18 or older
• 100% volunteer organization (no compensation)
• Missions occur 24/7 in all weather conditions
• We handle various situations: missing hikers, hunters, children, Alzheimer's patients, evidence searches
• Membership requires meeting state and team requirements within specified timeframes

Training Schedule Overview

Monthly Meetings

• Prospects/Trainees: 1800-1900 (March - October)
• Full Team: 1900-2100 (January - November)

2027 Prospect Schedule

• March 6-7: Initial Training (Mandatory)
• March 21: Full Team Field Training
• April 17: Full Team Field Training
• April 18: Prospect Field Training
• May 16: Full Team Field Training
• May 22: Qualification Day (Mandatory)

2027 Trainee Schedule

• June 12: Full Team Field Training
• June 13: Trainee Field Training
• July 17: Trainee Field Training
• July 18: Full Team Field Training
• August 21: Full Team Field Training
• September 18: Trainee Field Training
• September 19: Full Team Field Training
• October 16: Full Team Field Training
• November 21: Full Team Field Training