• NSI Team Application

    YOU MUST AT LEAST 18 TO BE ON AN ACTIVE SEARCH. MATURE 16-18 YEAR OLDS MAY TRAIN WITH THE TEAM, AND MAY ASSIST INCIDENT COMMAND, DURING AN ACTIVE SEARCH. THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE IN THE FIELD ON A SERCH. ALL 16-18 YEAR OLD MEMBERS MUST HAVE A PARENT(S) WHO ARE NSI TEAM MEMBERS. WE DO NOT ALLOW DUAL MEMBERSHIP ON OTHER TEAMS.

  • K9 Handler

    A search and rescue (SAR) K9 handler works alongside specially trained dogs to locate missing persons in a variety of scenarios, including natural disasters, wilderness searches, and urban emergencies. Handlers are responsible for training, conditioning, and maintaining a strong bond with their canine partners to ensure effective communication and teamwork. They interpret the dog’s behavior during searches, enabling them to locate victims by scent, whether it’s through tracking, trailing, or air scenting. In addition to working with their K9s, handlers often collaborate with law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency response teams, and they must maintain their own physical fitness, training, and certifications to perform effectively in challenging and high-stress environments. Their work is critical in saving lives and bringing closure to families in distress.

  • K9 Flanker

    Flankers are paired with a K9 team on all searches. The flankers primary responsibility is the safety of the handler and K9. Flankers will help the handler watch for obstacles and conditions that are unsafe, Like drop offs or traffic if working along a road. It's also the flankers responsibility to handle all radio/cell phone communication with Incident Command or other teams. Flankers also run all the navigation and tracking software during a search.
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  • Make sure you answer each question in order. Each question with a red star is required but depending on your answers you may be able to skip some questions.
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  • Preferred method of contact*
  • Have you been convicted of a felony?*
  • Have you ever served as:*

  • Are you a military veteran with an honorable discharge*
  • What is your highest level of education?*
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  • May we contact you at work?*
  • How did you hear about us?

  • Please check all certifications you have completed*

  • Do you have working knowledge of the following?*

  • Are you currently on a Search and Rescue Team?*
  • Have you served on a SAR team in the past?*
  • Do you have any health problems that may hinder you from standing, hiking for long periods of time, or lifting and carrying over 60lbs?*
  • Are there any health issues that you want us to be aware of.*
  • Do you carry an epipen*
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  • K9 Handlers

    Prospective K9 Handlers Complete this section. Please note that we do not allow any personal protection dogs, Schutzhund dogs or dogs with any bite history to participate on this team for insurance reasons. We do NOT allow personal service dogs. The dog must be used only in SAR applications. Short records will need to be provided before you can bring your dog to training.
  • Do you currently have a dog in training for SAR or a dog you want to train?*
  • Is your dog currently enrolled in, or has had formal obedience training?*
  • Is the dog training in the following?*
  • Are they certified?*
  • What are they certified in?*
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  • After you click submit you will be directed to the form for your background check.

  • Before becoming a probationary member

    You may attend two trainings prior to becoming a probationary member. At the end of two trainings and after orientation, you will purchase your team shirt, hat, and study manual.
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