Yosemite Search and Rescue Application

To apply, print this form, fill it out, and mail to:  National Park Service Search and Rescue Office, P.O. Box 577-SAR, Yosemite, CA  95389.  Attach resumes and other documentation if desired.  To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old and either be a U.S. citizen or hold a U.S. work permit.

Date of Application: _________________________

Personal Information:

Name (first, middle, last)___________________________________________________

Date of birth_________________  Social Security number________________________

Non-citizens only:  U.S. work permit?  Yes   No  (circle one)

Driver's License number_____________________________  State_________________

Vehicle License number_____________________________  State_________________

    Make__________________  Model______________  Color____________________

Permanent Mailing Address________________________________________________

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Permanent Phone (H)_______________________ (W)__________________________

    Fax___________________________  Email________________________________

Yosemite Mailing Address (if different)______________________________________

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Yosemite Residence (house #, site #, etc.)____________________________________

Yosemite Phone (H)_______________________  (W)__________________________

Yosemite Employer___________________ Location___________________________

    Supervisor_______________________________  Phone______________________

    Supervisor's OK to respond to SARs?       Yes        No

    Constraints imposed by supervisor?_______________________________________

    ___________________________________________________________________

In Emergency Notify____________________________________________________

    Address_____________________________________________________________

    Phone (H)___________________________  (W)____________________________

Training, Skills, Experience: (Include formal training, certificates, expiration dates, skill levels, experience, accomplishments, etc.  Use continuation sheets if necessary.)

Rock Climbing:  Years as active climber_____________________________________

Can Lead Comfortably:  Free (non-sport)_______________ Aid____________

            Major Routes_____________________________________________________

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Ice Climbing:  Years_________  Lead_______________________________________

            Routes__________________________________________________________

            ________________________________________________________________

Mountaineering:  Years______ Major Routes__________________________________

            ________________________________________________________________

Backcountry XC Skiing:  Years_______ Skill Level____________________________

Avalanche: Training_____________________________________________________

            Experience_______________________________________________________

Non-English Languages___________________________________________________

Other SAR Training and Skills______________________________________________

            ________________________________________________________________

            ________________________________________________________________

SAR Experience (details)__________________________________________________

            ________________________________________________________________

            ________________________________________________________________

            ________________________________________________________________

            ________________________________________________________________

Other Pertinent Skills and Experience (Leadership, computers, etc)_________________

            ________________________________________________________________

            ________________________________________________________________

Scholastic Degrees Achieved/Pending________________________________________

Major Subjects__________________________________________________________

Professions (include years active)___________________________________________

            ________________________________________________________________

Most Recent Employers:

1. Employer____________________________________________________________

Supervisor_________________________  Phone______________________________

Dates Employed:  from_____________________ to____________________________

Reasons for Leaving_____________________________________________________

2. Employer____________________________________________________________

Supervisor_________________________  Phone______________________________

Dates Employed:  from_____________________ to____________________________

Reasons for Leaving_____________________________________________________

3. Employer____________________________________________________________

Supervisor_________________________  Phone______________________________

Dates Employed:  from_____________________ to____________________________

Reasons for Leaving_____________________________________________________

Dates Available for SAR work:  from__________________  to___________________

Applying for SAR Site?      Yes         No       (if no, you must have your own housing)

            Circle your first choice for SAR Site:      Valley      Tuolumne

            Will you accept the other location?        Yes       No

Applying for Climbing Patrol position?        Yes        No

How did you find out about YOSAR?________________________________________

SAR Office use only:

Date___________DL_______________NCIC_____________Local__________Initials______________