Search and Rescue volunteers needed

The Carson City Sheriff's Search and Rescue Unit is seeking volunteers.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old, in good physical condition and live within 30 minutes travel time of Carson City. All successful candidates are required to pass the same background check as regular sheriff's deputies.

Search and Rescue member's duties include searching for lost persons, aiding law enforcement officers in searching for crime scene evidence, assisting other area agencies in large-scale search operations and providing additional manpower to the Carson City Sheriff's Department for crowd and traffic control during public events such as Nevada Day.

New recruits will be offered training in tracking and search management, first-aid, swift water rescue and survival techniques.

Applications for membership may be obtained at the front desk of the Carson City Sheriff's Department, 901 East Musser St., during normal business hours. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday.

For information, contact Ruben Garcia 721-6085.