The 2022 Application Portal is now closed.
Flathead County Search & Rescue will resume applications on
November 1st, 2023
for our next recruiting class! We hope to see you then!
Yearly Membership Process for FCSAR Applicants:
- Application: From November 1st to January 31st the application will be available on sar911.com. Fill out the application at the link above and mail it with a check for $25 to the address on the application or use the Venmo QR tag to the right. If you use Venmo, be sure to note it on your paper application.
- Background Check: The Flathead County Sheriff's Office will complete a background check based on your application
- Interview: If selected, the New Member Committee will contact you in January or February for an interview. Do not expect a call before then.
- Recommendation: The Committee will present a "for" or "against" recommendation to the FCSAR Board regarding your membership application
- Probationary Membership: Once voted on and approved by the FCSAR Board, you are then granted Probationary Membership status for one year
- SAR Basic Training: 1.5 days of classwork & 1.5 days of field training overnight, typically scheduled in late April or Early May
- Member In Good Status: After one year of active status and meeting the minimum criteria (below) you will be voted on by the general membership to the status of a MIGS
Minimum Requirements for FCSAR:
- 3 Meetings attended per year
- 3 Trainings attended per year
- 1 Mission attended per year