Our monthly general meetings are open to the public, generally on the third Monday of every month. Some trainings are open to guests who have attended the general meeting preceding the training. Others are open only to BAMRU trainees and members.
BAMRU monthly General Meetings are where members discuss recent and future Unit activities, including trainings and missions. General Meetings are open to the public, generally on the third Monday of every month. [See calendar for dates.] We share our expertise and learn from our experiences. Potential applicants are encouraged to attend as many meetings as possible to get to know us and vice versa.
BAMRU also has monthly trainings throughout the year to reinforce member skills and train our first-year cohort. All trainings are led and taught by Unit members. Some trainings are open to guests under specific conditions - please see the guest policy. BAMRU-only trainings advance core competencies. See below for upcoming meetings and trainings and hover over trainings for more information. Asterisks * mark the core program for first-year trainees.
Permission to participate in a BAMRU training is at the sole discretion of BAMRU. 'G' marks training events that are open to Guests. Selected BAMRU trainings are open to guests provided the guest has:
(1) attended the general meeting preceding the training,
(2) completed Sheriff's Office waiver form and been sworn in by a designated Sheriff's official, and
(3) been approved by that training leader.
Some of the trainings have limited space for guests. All events and schedules are subject to change.
Most BAMRU meetings are hybrid Zoom and in-person, but some are now in-person only. Guests are welcome. For an invitation, email recruiting@bamru.org.
| Unit Meeting, Virtual ONLY | Oct 20 |
| Unit Meeting, Hybrid: in-person encouraged | Nov 17 |
Weekend trainings are typically full days (8am to 6pm, plus travel time to training site). Weekday trainings are typically evenings only (approximately 7pm to 10pm) and will likely be virtual.
Low Angle Skills Night SMC Garage - 400 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063Here is the current draft of the training plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18VYmcjOJufaAwKWIavqWPStq9hSehffemfyq_L54jVI/edit?tab=t.0 . Optional Prep Homework and Resources: coming soon :) . Personal Gear: Helmet, Leather gloves, Long pants, Sit harness, Closed toed shoes, Eye protection, Headlamp, Radio, Lipke book (if you have one), Weather appropriate layers for being outdoors (sun protection, warm layers, rain-gear, etc.), Warm Layers, Rain-gear. |
Oct 8 |
| High Angle * North Tahoe | Oct 10-12 |
Santa Clara County Mock Search Henry Coe State ParkParticipate in the multi agency Mock Search organized by Santa Clara Search and Rescue. Training Plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZQYfR0fd2-wtw2FvswCp410gd6qRZgL_oU3W6VKFWXw/edit?usp=sharing Santa Clara Information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J76wx-bSvQ9Y6JLnxfiEr1ar2xEQzbrk/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs |
Oct 17-18 |
Mt Agassiz Small Alpine Training Mt Agassiz, Desolation Wilderness, CAThis is a small alpine training from Lyons Trailhead to Mt Agassiz and My Price in the Desolation Wilderness. Mount Agassiz is a highpoint of the Crystal Range, a "crest to the west" in Lake Tahoe's Desolation Wilderness. Agassiz is not the highest peak in the Desolation Wilderness, but it is arguably the most spectacular. |
Oct 18-19 |
Mt Agassiz Small Alpine Training Mt Agassiz, Desolation Wilderness, CAThis is a small alpine training from Lyons Trailhead to Mt Agassiz and My Price in the Desolation Wilderness. Mount Agassiz is a highpoint of the Crystal Range, a "crest to the west" in Lake Tahoe's Desolation Wilderness. Agassiz is not the highest peak in the Desolation Wilderness, but it is arguably the most spectacular. |
Oct 18-19 |
DO Skills * TBDWe will cover the theory of being Duty Officer (what needs to be done during any DO shift, DO-ing during a training, what needs to be done in the ramp up for a search, etc), and the practice of DO-ing (how do we accomplish all of these things with the tools we have, like bamru.net). For new and experienced DOs alike! |
Nov 5 |
Tracking * G TBDThe tracking training will cover primarily basic topics in tracking - recognizing sign, preserving clues, the structure of a tracking team, and following sign. Guests are welcome at this training, pending leader approval. |
Nov 15 |
| On-Road Driver Training TBD | Dec 6 |
| Mental Health Skills Night * TBD | Dec 10 |
| Snow Camping* TBD | Jan 10-11 |
| Snow Skills* Tbd | Jan 31 - Feb 1 |
| AHC Skills Night* Tbd | Mar 11 |
| Snow Training Backup* Tbd | Mar 28-29 |
| OL Training Tbd | Apr 15 |
| Medical G* Tbd | Apr 26 |
| Advanced Tech Tbd | May 23-25 |
| Mock Search G* Tbd | Jun 28 |
| SAR Basic G* Tbd | Jul 25-26 |