Public Safety Diver
Tender
Boat Operator
Surface Support
Medic
Sonar Operator
Remotely Operated Vehicle Operator
We are an Anchorage based team to allow for easy access to air transport around the state. If you are able to attend training, meetings and can be available for some missions as they arise your are welcome to apply to join the Team.
To join send us an e-mail at akdiversq@gmail.com, come to a meeting to see who we are and then if you would still like to join our team:
Each new member requires an interview. The interview will be conducted with the majority of officers present and at the earliest convenience. The intent of the interview is to expose the prospective member to the team's mission and requirements. (prospective members must be at a minimum 18 years of age.)
After the officers feel they have asked sufficient questions, the prospective member will be asked to leave. The officers will make their decision and inform the prospective member.
The following information will be discussed during the interview process:
Team participation - Attendance requirements for all call-outs, training, and meetings.
Type of calls
Search and Rescue Missions
Underwater Investigations
Underwater Evidence Recoveries
Underwater Vehicle Recoveries
Underwater Body Recoveries
Swift Water Rescues
Ice Rescue
Plane Crash Information Gathering and Recovery
Alcohol and Drug Usage Policy
Explain the different levels of team member’s status- New Members, Members in Training, etc.
New member will also be informed that a background check will be performed due to possible evidence handling.
Requirements are dependant on role within team. All aplicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid form of identification. Don't think diving is for you? That's fine, we are always looking for auxilary members to help support the team in various methods. Our mission is to bring closure to the families and you can be a part of that mission.