Thread: LandSAR volunteers should I

I have thought about volunteering to LandSAR for some time. Why have I not, my job (Tourism and expecting to get the boot soon) I had time off mid week, which is great for doing stuff when most are working but not good for attending any sort of weekend training. Secondly one of my work mates is a volly fire fighter and occasionally is late for work or has the day off because he has been out on call most of the night. Employees very accommodating but it would be taking the piss if suddenly I said I am now a LandSAR volunteer. It was me who said to the bosses that if my work mate was a little late he should get paid as normal which they aggreed to so good on them. Rotorua landSAR will not be the busyest in the country by far and will be contacting them soon after home detention is over. So any of you out there are volunteers and give me some info regarding training, gear required as I understand its supplied by you, and reasons for or against joining this group of volunteers.