It is worth noting at ALL Operational Members are also Considered "GUARDIANS"
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Operational Members
This picture shows Operational applicants and members of B, C and D SQUAD
To JOIN ERTSAR as an Operational Member you must JOIN as a A SQUAD and then transition into B, C and D after the passing basic courses and fitness tests such as the Operational Training Course.
SQUADS
B, C & D Squad are Operational Members who must attend regularly, maintain their standards and pass annual fitness test
FUNCTIONS
Functions vary but fall under 4 main broad headings. Every function above should be able to do the function before although MEDICS and RESCUERS are interdependent groups and although some members are in both groups - it is not a requirement.
SQUADS
B, C & D Squad are Operational Members who must attend regularly, maintain their standards and pass annual fitness test
- B SQUAD: RESPONDERS or Nationally Operational "SAR Engineers"
- C SQUAD: National Specialist SAR Engineers, MEDICS and RESCUERS
- D SQUAD: International Disaster Responders of C SQUAD
FUNCTIONS
Functions vary but fall under 4 main broad headings. Every function above should be able to do the function before although MEDICS and RESCUERS are interdependent groups and although some members are in both groups - it is not a requirement.
- SAR ENGINEERS (B Squad)
- SPECIALIST SAR ENGINEERS (C/D Squad)
- RESCUERS (C/D Squad)
- MEDICS (C/D Squad)
- LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONAL MEMBERS (B, C & D SQUAD)
We don't deploy all the time but we need good people when we do. We train year around.
The nature of our Operations is that it is very gratifying to be able to help others but it is not for everyone. We will clarify some things here that will help you up front and guide you to your decision whether to apply to be an Operational Member.
EXCLUSIONS
From the get go - we can advise some exclusions.
We unfortunately cannot accept applications from those already involved as a volunteer for other SAR/emergency response teams as we feel the commitment to more than one team is unfair and impractical. Members of other volunteer SAR Teams should not apply.
We also find that it is a practical and operational benefit to not have heavy smokers and heavy drinkers in operational front line rescue and response work. If you tend to get stressed easily or angry with people - we find that personality trait not conducive. If you cannot work outdoors in heat and cold, especially physical activities, then this may not be ideal for you.
We really appreciate everyone's interest in ERTSAR and we get some interesting applications from people in other countries or who are currently on charge for offences against the person or active volunteers with other teams or are very unfit, etc so we just need to be clear. You cannot be an operational member if that is the case.
There is no prerequisite to becoming a non operational member and you can always support that way and with donations!
We don't deploy all the time but we need good people when we do. We train year around.
The nature of our Operations is that it is very gratifying to be able to help others but it is not for everyone. We will clarify some things here that will help you up front and guide you to your decision whether to apply to be an Operational Member.
- You must be a legal resident in the Canada OR the United Kingdom
- You need to be able to attend regular training and meetings (between 5 to 24 per year depending on your role)
- You need to be able to wear a uniform smartly
- You need to be a dependable team player and communicate
- You must be aged between 18 and 70 years old.
- Able to clear an enhanced Criminal Record check (with no criminal cases pending or unspent criminal convictions)
- Possess a good level of personal fitness (and probably exercise regularly)
- A BMI of less than 30 (unless heavily muscled)
- You should be free of any limiting medical conditions.
- You should find good humour in certain challenges
- You should enjoy diversity and be tolerant in Humanity
EXCLUSIONS
From the get go - we can advise some exclusions.
We unfortunately cannot accept applications from those already involved as a volunteer for other SAR/emergency response teams as we feel the commitment to more than one team is unfair and impractical. Members of other volunteer SAR Teams should not apply.
We also find that it is a practical and operational benefit to not have heavy smokers and heavy drinkers in operational front line rescue and response work. If you tend to get stressed easily or angry with people - we find that personality trait not conducive. If you cannot work outdoors in heat and cold, especially physical activities, then this may not be ideal for you.
We really appreciate everyone's interest in ERTSAR and we get some interesting applications from people in other countries or who are currently on charge for offences against the person or active volunteers with other teams or are very unfit, etc so we just need to be clear. You cannot be an operational member if that is the case.
There is no prerequisite to becoming a non operational member and you can always support that way and with donations!
CADRE OF INSTRUCTORS: "THE BLACK CATS"
We also have a special cadre of Instructors to assist in the development of ERT SAR Members. Some of you have heard us talking about this. Some instructors come from the Operations side. Some come externally with amazing skills and experiences to form part of the cadre of Directing Staff and Specialists who teach ERT SAR Members.
Most of these are non-operational A Squad Specialists known as the "Black Cats" (as well as Operational members) who are able to teach the team to further enhance learning and development. We have a huge resource of special friends and members who can teach ERT SAR in accordance with our needs and progression requirements!
We also have a special cadre of Instructors to assist in the development of ERT SAR Members. Some of you have heard us talking about this. Some instructors come from the Operations side. Some come externally with amazing skills and experiences to form part of the cadre of Directing Staff and Specialists who teach ERT SAR Members.
Most of these are non-operational A Squad Specialists known as the "Black Cats" (as well as Operational members) who are able to teach the team to further enhance learning and development. We have a huge resource of special friends and members who can teach ERT SAR in accordance with our needs and progression requirements!
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