Join the team
How to join
Joining the TPD Volunteer Response Team is simple, structured, and designed to set you up for success. Here’s what the journey looks like from start to deployment:
➝ Step 1: Apply
Submit your application online to let us know you’re ready to serve. This is the first step in joining the team.
➝ Step 2: Interview
You’ll be scheduled for an interview with TPD VRT team leads. This meeting allows us to learn more about you, review your background, answer your questions, and discuss potential roles within the team.
➝ Step 3: Mandatory Training
Every applicant must complete our required classes to ensure you’re prepared for real-world response:
Advanced Bag Building
IFAK SAR Medical
Emergency Preparedness 101
Intro to Vehicle Overlanding
Note: You may apply before completing these classes, but your application will not be approved until all training is complete.
➝ Step 4: Gear & Equipment
You’ll need to meet the minimum gear and vehicle requirements to ensure readiness, safety, and standardization across the team. This step guarantees that when deployment calls, you’re equipped to move.
➝ Step 5: Deploy
Once your interview, training, and gear checklist are complete, you’ll be fully cleared to serve with the TPD Volunteer Response Team — ready to deploy locally or regionally when your community needs you.
