Volunteer for Active Boat Crew

The Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue members are unpaid marine rescue specialist volunteers. Saving lives at sea, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Application Form for Active Crew

Date *
Name *
Address *
Phone
Email Address? *
Medical Conditions *
Do you have any medical conditions which may limit your ability to engage in sustained rigorous physical activity?NoYes
Nature of Medical Condition
If yes, please state:
Fitness Level Activities
Describe activities you engage in to maintain your fitness level:
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Occupation
Normal days & hours of work:
Are you able to take time off work on short notice?
YesNo
Estimate your travel time from work and from home to Crescent Beach Marina (in minutes) during the day *
Estimate your travel time from work and from home (in minutes) to Crescent Beach Marina during the night *
Have you spoken to your employer about joining? *
YesNo
Do they support your decision
YesNo
Will they allow you to leave from work at anytime?
YesNo
Do you have a Restricted Radio Operator's Certificate (RROC)
YesNo
If Yes what is the issue date and card number ?
Do you have a Pleasure Craft Operator's Card (PCOC)?
YesNo
If Yes what is the issue date and card number?
Do you have any Standard First Aid and (CPR(C)) certification?
YesNo
If yes what is the Level & expiry date?
What is your Boating experience?
Have you ever been a member of another Search & Rescue team?
YesNo
If Yes please provide details
Do you belong to any other volunteer organizations?
YesNo
If Yes please provide details
How did you learn about this volunteer position?
Briefly, why are you interested in joining Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, Unit 5, Crescent Beach?
List any skills or qualifications you feel may be of value for Marine Rescue:
Risk and Commitment Whenever our RCMSAR 5 members are on call they put themselves at risk. Being part of a SAR crew should be considered an honour, but consider it carefully. Any mariner that goes to sea experiences risk and especially those that endeavour to go out and assist mariners in distress. Please consider also how you will balance your work and family obligations with the commitment expected of a SAR member. We invest a lot of training in our crew members, and our experienced coxswains and trainers will be spending a lot of their volunteer time training you. All we ask in return is your commitment.
As a new recruit I agree to: *
Make a minimum commitment of two years (active service) once signed off as a SAR crewAttend and participate in all new recruit training sessions and modulesBe on probation for 6 months, and that I can be released of my duties at any timeUndergo an RCMP criminal record check
Outline how you believe you can balance your work and family obligations with the commitment expected of RCMSAR:
Being a member of the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue means: Over 100 hours a year plus commitment to new crew training with 100% participation Dedicating your time to helping and participating in community events, boating safety education, vessel safety inspections, and providing support to assist in community disasters. Assisting in fundraising events, vessel maintenance, facility maintenance (docks/boat houses), mentoring new members, attending unit meetings, training sessions, special weekend sessions etc. Ensuring that training and incident forms are submitted accurately and on time, certificates and personal information updated and accurate in the RCMSAR database (SAR Management System ) A commitment to all the above to ensure safe and successful missions.
Summary By submitting this application form I am stating that all information provided above is true and complete and I am authorizing RCM to contact my references. I understand if I am accepted for training I will be subjected to an RCMP criminal records check, and the results will be released to the Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue Station 5. Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue Station 5 – Crescent Beach appreciates the time you have taken to complete this application. Short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews and invited to an orientation and information session. Applications will be kept on file and considered for the next recruitment.
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