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The S.I.R.T. program is designed to assist the Spokane County Sheriff in emergency situations when required, and to foster good relations within our communities by assisting with a variety of community events whenever possible.

Activities

• Emergency Traffic Control
• Access Control in Traffic Motor Vehcle Accidents and/or Fatalities
• Structural Fires or Wildfires
• Crime Scenes in Spokane County
• Parades, Races and other Special Events 

Requirements

• Valid Washington State Driver's License
• Completion of SCOPE Basic and COP (Citizen on Patrol) Training
• Completion of SCOPE Defensive Driving class with current certificate (renewal required every 3 years).
• Completion of SCOPE Flagging class
• Completion of SIRT Training
• Attend monthly meetings the second Saturday monthly usually at the Spokane Valley Precinct starting at 0900.
• Attend field exercises and ongoing training
• Be available to standby and respond a few hours every month
• Be available to participate in special events whenever possible
• Members are required to find a replacement if they cannot perform their duty as originally scheduled.

Standby Requirements 

• Two individuals and two trucks are usually on duty during the month with a potential third unit available.
• There are 60 shifts in a 30 day month. Each member is required to spend at least two days per month on duty and selects preferred days.
• On duty members are called out by the Spokane County Sheriff's radio dispatchers via a pager.
• Other members are willing to be ready to be called out if absolutely necessary.

Uniforms 

• Brown uniforms are provided by and are the property of the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.
• Brown SIRT uniforms are NOT to be worn mixed with the SCOPE green uniforms. 
• Members must wear their uniforms for all SIRT responses, training, meetings, Disabled Parking Patrol, Sheriff's Front Desk Duty and Abandoned Vehicle Enforcement.
• Spokane County Identication Cards must be worn while in uniform.
• Brown uniforms must be returned to the Sheriff's office upon leaving the SIRT program 

 General SIRT Duties 

• Pre-Dispatch preparation
• Radio and pager operations
• SIRT truck orientation and operation
• Map reading
• Practical experience with equipment
• Typical 'scene setups'
• Understand and follow SIRT vehicle policy
• Complete and submit all necessary forms and reports

Reports

• Official documentation is required for all incident involvement, including any complaints or concerns, liability issues, volunteers 'on-scene' time, and others as required. Member keeps one copy. Other copies are delivered or faxed to the SIRT coordinator.
• A report must be completed and submitted for all vehicle accidents

Security and Safety 

• Remain vigilant
• Plan an escape route
• Always wear safety related items
• Member is responsible for security of vehicles and equipment.
• Be sure to keep doors locked and keep track of all equipment.

Media and the Public

• Locate a 'Media Center' and follow SIRT policy.

Ride-Along Program and Certification

•  Receive approval by the SIRT Coordinator
• Complete required training

SIRT Time Reporting

• SIRT hours are reported on the SCOPE Volunteer Timesheet.
• All time spent 'on-scene' is counted even if it exceeds 8 hours per day.
• Up to 8 hours per day of 'stand by' time can be counted.
• Be sure to contact the SIRT Coordinator with questions about your hours. 

   If you would like to join SCOPE and be a part of the valuable SIRT program, please complete and submit the 
SIRT Membership Application For questions contact: 

                                                     Lee Chessman, SIRT Coordinator
                                                                             LChessman@spokanecounty.org
                                                                                          (509) 342-1765 Cell