Call (217)443-6010 for Danville/Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency. Please be ready to give details of the situation.
See "How To Request Our Services" on our main page.
There is no cost or fees for our services.
This depends on the location. Usually in the Vermilion County area there will be a representative of VCSAR on the scene within 30 minutes. Outside our county is based on travel time.
All types, Lost/Missing person, evidence, wilderness, cadaver.
Yes, The most important thing you will need to join VCSAR is DEDICATION and TIME. There will be a considerable amount of time needed for our training programs. There are training sessions each month as well as specialized training requirements for the different areas of Search and Rescue. Most of the training is provided by VCSAR locally but there will be on occasion, training in other parts of the United States.
Contact EMA Director at @ tedf@vercomis.org or call 443-6010
The members of VCSAR come from a wide variety of backgrounds. If you are comfortable outdoors, physically fit for a 6-10 mile hike, capable of performing tasks in stressful situations, be able to maintain confidentiality of the details of our missions, and have a commitment to being part of a highly skilled professional team there's no problem. You will be required to maintain some certifications such as CPR, First Aid, etc.
NO. Members are activated in phases and to what type of search is being conducted. We will place all members on standby when we have a active mission. We then activate the members as needed and give them instructions on where to report for duty. We also realize that members have career and family commitments as well and that they may not be able to participate for whatever reason. All that we ask is that you contact us if you are not able to participate.