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Become an ESAR volunteer
The Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue (ESAR) unit is launching its fall recruiting drive for new members. Anyone age 14 or older is encouraged to attend one of the orientations (schedule at right) to learn about the organizations many volunteer opportunities.
The purpose of the ESAR program is to:
- Supply trained people to assist local law enforcement in search and rescue operations in both wilderness and urban settings.
- Provide valuable community service during disasters and support community events such as parades and celebrations.
- Train people in wilderness living, search and rescue and leadership.Members who remain active in the program will develop self confidence and maturity.
This year ESAR has been called upon by the Sheriff's Department and Emergency Management to perform 27 missions, searching for lost individuals or evidence used in crimes. ESAR also assisted in one evacuation request.
Pierce County ESAR has significant capabilities and is considered one of the best equipped, trained and most active ground units in Washington State. The group also performs many community functions like assisting with the Junior Daffodil Parade, Pierce County Fair and numerous other events.
High school students receive community service credit after completing the required training in survival, leadership, problem solving, program management, communications and process improvement skills.
For more information on ESAR and the orientation schedule can be found on their web site, www.pcesar.org or by calling 253-752-3727. Please call to reserve your seat.
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Orientation Schedule:
Sept. 16, 2-3:30 pm @ Wheelock Branch of the Tacoma Public Library, 3722 North 26th
Sept. 19, 7-8:30 pm @ Bonney Lake Library, 18501 90th East
Sept. 26, 7-8:30 pm @ Graham Library, 9202 224th East
Oct. 3, 7-8:30 pm @ Summit Library, 5107 112th East
Oct. 12, 7-8:30 pm @ Peninsula Library, 4424 Pt. Fosdick Road SW
Oct. 16, 7-8:30 pm @ Parkland Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. So.
Oct. 25, 7-8:30 pm @ South Hill Library, 15420 Meridian East
Oct. 30, 7-8:30 pm @ Lakewood Library, 6300 Wildaire Road SW
Nov. 1, 7-8:30 pm @ Sumner Library, 1116 Fryar Avenue
Nov. 9, 7-8:30 pm @ Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Ave.
Nov. 15, 7-8:30 pm @ Graham Library, 9202 224th East
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