Residents push to form Cleburne County volunteer rescue squad, recruiters seek 10 members and training

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At a community meeting, local volunteers and a statewide rescue association urged forming a Cleburne County volunteer search-and-rescue squad, outlined training and equipment needs, and said joining the association would provide mutual-aid resources; organizers said a minimum of 10 members and about $250 in association fees are required.

Residents and volunteer rescuers on Monday outlined plans to form a Cleburne County volunteer search-and-rescue squad, describing training, equipment costs and mutual-aid support that organizers say would speed responses to missing-person calls on the county's trails.

Organizers said Cleburne County's mix of forested public land and outdoor tourism creates recurring search needs and that local capacity would reduce response times. "If you picture it's 2:00 in the morning, it's cold outside, it's raining, and ... your child is missing," Speaker 2 said, urging residents to consider how much they would pay for trained local responders.

The meeting featured speakers from a statewide association who said the group can supply or coordinate resources including K9 teams, divers, drone operators and training. Speaker 2 said the association fields roughly 120…

Residents push to form Cleburne County volunteer rescue squad, recruiters seek 10 members and training

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