Volunteer
Application Process
There are 3 types of volunteers on our team: Rescuer, Adjunct Rescuer, and Associate
RESCUER
If you are interested in becoming a Rescuer or Adjunct Rescuer you are an Applicant. Your next step is to become a Candidate. That is followed by becoming a Rescuer.
Applicant to Candidate (1 thru 3 happen in parallel, then 4, then 5)
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Attend at least 15 BES events (meetings or trainings) over at least 2 months.
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Complete the application
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Complete a background check started by BES
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Complete an interview with BES
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BES members vote at the monthly business meeting to move you from Applicant to Candidate
Candidate to Rescuer (1 thru 4 happen in parallel, then 5, then 6)
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Complete ICS trainings (100, 200, 700, 800)
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Attend Candidate Academy (offered at least once a year)
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Complete 10 rescue calls
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Attend trainings and meetings
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Complete an interview with BES
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BES members vote at the monthly business meeting to move you from Candidate to Rescuer
ADJUNCT RESCUER
Similar to rescuer except for a few changes to the number of rescue calls and the types of trainings you attend.
ASSOCIATE
Sames as a rescuer for Applicant to Candidate, but instead it is Applicant to Associate
Types of Members
Search and Rescue
Rescuer
Rescue members are the main body of individuals who are operational members. Rescuers train for and respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents. Rescuers have voting privileges on all business matters.
Rescuers are trained in all areas of rescue. Activities include responding to incidents, driving rescue vehicles, performing search and technical rescue duties, interacting with other public safety agencies, and assisting with non-rescue tasks to keep the organization running smoothly.
BES rescuers are required to attend a percentage of regular trainings on Monday nights and Saturday mornings. A BES rescuer can be time consuming and strenuous, but also extremely rewarding.
Adjunct Rescuer
Adjunct members are individuals with specialized skills who intend to supplement rescue operations in specific roles and capacities. Adjunct members are not eligible to be elected Chief or appointed to a Field Officer Position. Adjunct members are non-voting members.
If you are interested in being an adjunct rescuer you come with years of expertise and experience in one specific service we offer and you plan to only do that 1 service.
Search and Rescue Requirements
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18 years old
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Legal resident of the US
Search and Rescue Application Process
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To get Applicant Status
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Turn in Application
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Attend at least 15 meetings/trainings
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Meet with Recruiting Supervisor
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To get Candidate Status
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Interview with current members
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Vote by membership to Candidate Status
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To get to Rescuer or Adjunct Status
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Complete Candidate Academy
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Complete 10 rescue calls
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Complete Oral Board Evaluation
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Vote by membership to Candidate Status
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Non-Profit Business / Associate
BES is a non-profit, as BES is a business that must be maintained. As such we are always looking for volunteers to help with:
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Vehicle Maintenance or Vehicle Fleet Management
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Accounting
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Finance
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Recruiting
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HR
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IT
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Facility Maintenance
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Marketing / Public Relations
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Grant Writing
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Fund Raising
If you are interested in volunteering on the business side along with being an adjunct member or Rescuer, you can do that. Or, if you only want to volunteer on the business side, you can do that too.