Thread: How to become a search and rescue volunteer?

Iv always been interested in becoming a search and rescue volunteer but have never looked into it properly. Anyhow we have a local guy missing up in the bush and I know the area somewhat well so went for a 20km walk up there today in the hopes I might bump into him. No luck unfortunately but it’s really made me want to get serious about becoming a search and rescue volunteer. I don’t have any first aid experience however I’m a vet tech and have emergency first aid experience from that. Aside from doing a proper first aid course what else do I need to do? I’m located in the Waikato soon to be south Waikato if that’s any help.