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Volunteer Subscriber Application Form

Please complete the form below and then print!

Subscription fee, 1x I.D. Photo and a copy of your I.D. Book must accompany
this application.

Applications must be complete, correct and signed to be considered!

Delta Search & Rescue does not determine subscriber eligibility based on sex, race, creed, persuasion 
and or religion. All applicants must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years old, have received no 
dishonorable discharges from military service and must not be convicted of any Schedule 1 offence.

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Please provide the following Contact Information :

First Name
Last Name
Title
Street Address
Address (cont.)
Town
Province
Postal Code
Work Phone
Home Phone
FAX
Cell Phone
E-mail

Postal Address (If different from physical address) :

Postal Address

Town

Postal Code

Please Identify and Describe Yourself:

Date of Birth
Sex

  Male    Female

Height
Weight
ID Number
Hair Color
Eye Color
Employer
Occupation
Driver's Licence No
Code
PDP
Expiry Date -- dd/mm/yy

Next of Kin / Emergency Contact :

Name
Relationship
Address
Town
Province
Work Phone
Home Phone

 

MEDICAL HISTORY:

Please explain any "Yes" response. 
This information will remain highly confidential.

How would you describe your current health?


Blood Group:   

How would you describe your current physical condition?


Do you now have or have you had any serious medical condition?    Yes     No

Have you been hospitalized in the past year?         Yes     No

Do you have any other medical or health condition which might adversely affect
you in the field?

        Yes     No     

If Yes, please select one of the following options that may apply:

Physical
Visual

Are you Colour Blind?    Yes     No

List any allergies or medications you are currently taking:


 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Check any areas in which you have had any Experience and or Training:

4x4 Driving Operation	Flying (as a pilot)		Search and Rescue
Abseiling		Incident Command 		Search Dogs
Backpacking/Hiking	Interview Skills		Search Fundamentals
Caving          	Land Navigation/Compass	Search Management
Cave Rescue		Law Enforcement		Survival
CISD			Map Reading			Swift Water Rescue
Communications	Public Information/Relations	Tracking
Disaster Response    	Rope Rescue, Basic 		Other	(please specify
Firefighting         	Rope Rescue, Hi-Angle		  below)

MEDICAL TRAINING BACKGROUND:
Please identify your current medical certification level, training, or experience (if any).

CERTIFICATION

TYPE / LEVEL

CERT. NO.

EXPIRY DATE
 (dd/mm/yy)
FIRST AID
CPR  
BAA (Level 5)
AEA (Level 6)
MD, RN (Level 7>)

Please describe your experience in Medical Services:


OFF - ROAD DRIVING EXPERIENCE:  
(Check each applicable one, whether you own a 4X4 Vehicle or not.)

Co-Driving
Mechanical (i.e. fixing things on vehicles)
Mountains
Mud                                                                            
Navigation - Compass / GPS
Night Driving
Recovery
Rocky                                      
Sand
Towing
Water
Winching

Any Other Categories:

OFF-ROAD VEHICLE:

Make
Type
Model
Engine Capacity
Colour
Year
Registration No
Personnel in Front
Personnel in Back
Winch
Dual Battery
Canopy
Tow Bar
Hi-Lift Jack
Onboard Compressor
Tyre Size
Two-Way Radio/s

Other:


RESPONSE INFORMATION:

  1. Would you be able to respond to a call in the middle of the night?     
Yes     No
  1. Would you be able to respond to a call overnight in bad weather?
Yes     No
  1. Does your spouse and family understand the conditions of this application?
Yes     No
  1. Do you understand that calls may come at various times of day or night?
Yes     No  
  1. Do you understand that if at all possible you would be expected to respond to callouts (Barring family and work emergencies) ?
Yes     No
  1. Do you understand that, once accepted as a subscriber, you will be expected to attend training and exercises on a regular basis?
Yes     No
  1. Do you have any other emergency-response commitments that might create a conflict?
Yes     No
  1. If Yes, Please explain:

  1. Which position are you applying for? (You may select more than one)

4x4 Operative (Transport / Logistics / Communications)
Base Ops (Communications / Incident Planning / Incident Management / Mapping)
General Search and Rescue (Search Management / Admin / Communications)
Field Operative (Mountain Skills / Communications / Rope Rescue)

Please note that Delta Search & Rescue is a volunteer organisation and there will be times
when it will not be possible for you to respond to a callout.  While you are expected
to respond whenever possible,
no action is taken against subscribers who are unable to respond.
The demands of family and career are understood and respected by DSAR.

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DELTA SEARCH & RESCUE

AGREEMENT AND WAIVER

I ___________________________________ , am aware that while a subscriber to Delta Search & Rescue,
(also known as DSAR), I may be participating in and responding to activities that are inherently 
dangerous, including, but not limited to, the hazards of traveling in wilderness terrain, accidents or 
illness, the forces of nature and travel by automobile, aircraft or other conveyance.  I understand that,
except when otherwise provided, insurance, workman's compensation, and liability coverage is not 
provided and that I am solely responsible for any injury, illness, or other medical care required by myself
while participating as a subscriber on Delta Search & Rescue activities.

I agree to maintain the minimum insurance required by South African law in my home province, on my 
personal vehicle if I choose to drive it on Delta Search & Rescue activities and that I will be responsible
for any and all damage to my vehicle and other property while on Delta Search & Rescue activities.
I do these things entirely on my own initiative, risk, and responsibility, and assert that I will do nothing
that is beyond my training and expertise.  In consideration of the benefits to be derived, I do hereby for 
myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, release and forever discharge Delta Search & Rescue, its directors, subscribers, officers, and agents, from any and all claims, demands, actions, or causes of action,
on account of my death or injury, or for damage to my personal property, as a result of my participation
in Delta Search & Rescue activities. 

I understand that if I do not feel comfortable or competent in a given situation, it is solely my 
responsibility to ensure that I stop the activity immediately and in a safe manner.  I hereby agree to 
abide by all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures prescribed for in the subscription to Delta Search
& Rescue and I understand that I may be terminated from said subscription for any cause, at any time,
upon written notice to myself, mailed to me at the address given on this application for subscription. 

I understand that I may voluntarily terminate my subscription to Delta Search & Rescue at any time upon 
written notice mailed to the organization's usual mailing address, or delivered to any director of the 
organization, by any means.  I understand that, in order to maintain an active subscription, I must keep
Delta Search & Rescue appraised of any changes in name, mailing address, or telephone number, etc 
and pay any subscription and/or radio fees prescribed. 

I desire to become an active subscriber to Delta Search & Rescue. I agree to attend the required 
number of training lectures / classes to establish and maintain my ability as a competent subscriber of 
this organization and to acquaint myself with the duties and other subscribers of Delta Search & Rescue.
I have read and understand the requirements of this application to become a subscriber to this 
organization, and promise to abide by and adhere to the Procedures, by-laws and all operational rules 
and regulations as set forth by Delta Search & Rescue to the best of my ability. Additionally, I attest 
that all the information provided by me on this application is true and correct to the best of my 
knowledge, acknowledging that providing false or fictitious information may result in my immediate 
dismissal from the organization upon discovery of such.

I UNDERSTAND AND FULLY AGREE TO THE ABOVE:

SIGNED AT : ____________________________________________________

 DATE : __________________________________    

INTRODUCED BY : _______________________________________________

APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE : ________________________________________

WITNESS : ______________________________________________________


Please sign the section above and post or hand the complete application form together with your 
joining and subscription fee of R150.00, 1x I.D. photo and copy of I.D. book to a member of the
Management Team at your earliest convenience.

   
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