The Josephine County Sheriff's Search & Rescue Team is proud to announce the establishment of a Search & Rescue Explorer Post.

This post welcomes young men and women, between the ages of 14 to 17 years old, looking for an opportunity to challenge themselves, explore career opportunities, and serve their community. Explorers will be challenged to conquer the Oregon State Sheriffs Association's standards to become active SAR members. These members provide vital services to Josephine County as well as the 10 counties in the CORSAR region. 

Students will be introduced to and trained in many skills including:

GPS, Map & Compass

Radio Communication (HAM Radio)

Lost Person Behavior

UAV (Drone Team)

Incident Command Structure

Physical Fitness & Survival Skills

Wilderness Emergency Medical Care

UNO - Un-expected night out

Personal & Professional excellence

Students will be exposed to and encouraged to explore the following career fields:

Emergency Management

Law Enforcement

Firefighting

Technology and communications

Criminal Justice

Psychology

Civilian Air Patrol or Aircraft and Flight

Animal Behavior and Training

This opportunity is better than any summer camp and could lead to connections in many potential career fields. Please come to one of our informational meetings. Participate in the historic resurrection of an amazing program.

June 20, 2019 – Josephine County Search & Rescue, 250 Tech Way, Grants Pass, 97526 - 6:30 pm

July 18, 2019 – Josephine County Search & Rescue,   250 Tech Way, Grants Pass, 97526 - 6:30 pm

Please feel free to contact us at jocoexplore@gmail.com or 541-474-5301.