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WANTED
Qualified, professional candidates who are highly motivated and are eager to serve the community in the challenges of the aquatic environment as a Dive Team Member or an Associate Member.
The U.S. Water Rescue Dive Team is accepting applications for new volunteer members. We are looking for individuals with any of the following experience: water rescue, dive rescue, commercial divers, military divers, recreational SCUBA, EMT, Paramedic, law enforcement, or simply people with a big heart for helping people in their time of need.
New members join as apprentices until they obtain the Dive Tender Certification. Members may then work toward Swiftwater Rescue Certification and Public Safety Diver Certification.
The following Associate memberships are also available:
Associate Operational Members are qualified Public Safety Divers or Tenders that are not able to attend the minimum monthly training with USWRDT.
Associate Awareness Members are those that see are vision and desire to help achieve our mission, but do not respond to call-outs.
Members are required to have a minimum of one training day per month. They also must have a current First Aid and CPR card. Divers are required to obtain a Public Safety Diver Certification, and pass annual SCUBA skills evaluation. U.S. Water Rescue provides free training and special pricing on certifications and equipment for Dive Team Members.
Team Member – Individuals who share our vision, partake in monthly training, pass an annual swim test, respond to call-outs, and assist with water safety education.
Members Receive:
-Opportunity to serve your community and be part of an awesome Water Rescue Dive Team
-USWRDT Uniform T-shirt
-Public Safety Pricing on dive training & water / dive rescue equipment
-Free monthly training
1. Print application
2. Complete entire application
3. Sign application
4. Return application with a copy of your Driver's License and all
CPR, medical, dive, and rescue certifications.
5. Mail completed application and $65 membership fee to:
US Water Rescue Dive Team
P.O. Box 50626
Billings, MT 59105
Questions? Please email us using our contact us page or call
(406) 591-4649.
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