 |
 |
|
 |
 |
|
The State of Washington utilizes a program known as the Emergency Worker Program (WAC 118-04) to protect volunteers during Search and Rescue activities. This program is administered by your local Emergency Management entity and provides coverage for personal injury and damaged property to the volunteer. To be covered, a volunteer must be registered as an emergency worker with a county within Washington State. The preference is to have people registered prior to an incident (this ensures all paperwork is in place, including a background check). When specialized personnel are needed, which are not already registered, provisions can be made to register them at the scene. While this is possible, every attempt will be made to use volunteers which are already registered.
Question: I am a member of the Chelan
County Sheriff's Volunteer Services Division, do I need to be an
emergency worker?
Answer: Yes. If you participate in Search and Rescue
operations, you need to become a registered Emergency Worker.
Question: I have already completed my
Chelan County Sheriff's Volunteer Services Division Application.
Do I need to complete more paperwork to become a registered Emergency
Worker?
Answer: Yes. It requires completion of a state form.
It is real quick and only takes two minutes to fill out.
Question: I was used on a Search and Rescue
and used a lot of fuel. Can I get that reimbursed?
Answer: Possibly. There is a high likelihood that
you can be reimbursed. Contact Chelan County Emergency Management
to find out.
Question: I lost some of my personal
equipment on a Search and Rescue. Is that reimburseable?
Answer: Yes. If it was your personal equipment and it
was lost on a SAR with a state mission number, then the chances are it
can be reimbursed. Contact Chelan County Emergency Management for
more information.
Question: I am a volunteer, do I need to
pass the NIMS Course?
Answer: Yes, you must complete IS-100 & IS-700.
Forms
Emergency Worker Application ∞
Chelan County Volunteer Services Application ∞
