Does Central Florida have a volunteer guard service for disaster relief I can get involved with?

2015-08-27T22:21:02-04:00

I originally transferred out of active service into the Nevada National Guard.
Both times in service completed honorably.
Since then, I PCSed to Kissimmee.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2015 11:02 PM

2015-08-27T23:02:52-04:00

If you can't find a guard function to do the job. I would suggest looking into the Civil Air Patrol. It's the official civilian auxiliary to the Air Force. Anyone in good standing can join. They are big in providing Disaster Relief/Emergency Management services. They provide various functions from running an incident command center to providing ground teams and air assets for various missions. You have the option to participate in the para-military part, wear modified AF uniforms, or you can chose to wear CAP distinctive corporate gear.

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2015 11:38 PM

2015-08-27T23:38:14-04:00

Florida doesn't have a State Defense Force so either CAP or the Coast Guard Auxillary

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2015 11:49 PM

2015-08-27T23:49:07-04:00

Kenneth look up state defense force and Wikipedia gives a listing of all states that have a force,if they don't have a state defense force there is civil air patrol or you could try coast guard auxiliary!good luck

Response by CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2015 4:52 AM

2015-08-30T04:52:18-04:00

Florida has one of the best put together Civil Air Patrol set ups of any state. They do NASA patrols and disaster management... It's quite "legit" as the kids say these days. I suggest getting into the CAP down there and making a difference. Your connections could lead you towards other paths in the area. Also, FEMA has some self development courses with certifications. I would suggest taking those to the fullest if you have not already. Always give yourself the best training so when you end up in command you show 'em how it's done. Good luck.

Response by SCPO Casper Johnson made Jan 6 at 2016 1:23 PM

2016-01-06T13:23:11-05:00

Have you ever thought of a volunteer Law enforcement?

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Oct 7 at 2016 3:15 PM

2016-10-07T15:15:25-04:00

You should also look into organizations like Team Rubicon.
http://teamrubiconusa.org/

Team Rubicon | Disaster Response Veterans Service Organization

Disaster Response Veterans Service Organization on Team Rubicon