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Requirements
Anyone wishing to Join SCSAR must first complete a background check through Verified Volunteers . To request your background check, please call 864-595-5368 or fill out the form below. In addition to passing the background check, one must also complete the following course prerequisites:
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IS-100.c - Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
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IS-200.c - https://training.fema.gov/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c
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IS 317 (Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams) + CERT Exercise or Actual CERT Class (provided by us)
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IS-700.b An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
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IS-800.d National Response Framework, An Introduction
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CPR/First Aid or higher certification – (SCSAR will provide)
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NASAR FUNSAR/SARII (SARII only required for Ground/K9 members) SCSAR will provide
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Wilderness First Aid (only required for Ground/K9 members) SCSAR will provide
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From the time you pass your background check, you have 1 year to complete the above requirements.
Thank You!