Volunteers

Certification News: “Daisy” and Jan Friedrichsen

by admin February 24, 2025 in Certification, Volunteers Comments are Disabled

Congratulations to “Daisy” and Jan for passing their annual human remains detection recertification test. We appreciate all your hard work and dedication. “Daisy” and Jan are also members of the Humboldt County Sheriff Search and Rescue team. Well done! CARDA

Direct Relief Grant

by admin February 12, 2025 in Donations, Volunteers Comments are Disabled

Thank you Direct Relief for providing an extremely generous grant of $25,000 to CARDA. This is in addition to the prior grant in 2023 SAR Fund of $10,000. We appreciate the support more than you can ever imagine! Our teams of hard working volunteers will now have access to more […]

Certification News: “Rory” and Tim Houweling

by admin February 10, 2025 in Certification, Volunteers Comments are Disabled

Congratulations to “Rory” and Tim Houweling for passing their initial human remains detection certification. New team for the State of California. “Rory” and Tim are also members of FEMA Calif Task Force 3 and Yosemite/Sequoia/Kings Canyon (“Yodogs”) SAR unit. Congratulations and safe searching, CARDA

Certification News: “Cochise” and Steve von Ehrenkrook

by admin February 10, 2025 in Certification, Volunteers Comments are Disabled

Congratulations to Steve von Ehrenkrook and “Cochise” for passing their trailing recertification test. Steve is also a member of the Contra Costa County Search and Rescue team. We all understand what a huge commitment it is to retain certification. We commend you on your efforts and dedication to saving lives […]

Update from Los Angeles Fires

by admin February 10, 2025 in Rescue, Volunteers Comments are Disabled

Brandon Bond (CARDA member) was deployed with California Task Force 3 (FEMA) to the Los Angeles fire zones. He updates in this short informative video what the Task Force teams have been doing. Enjoy!