GSS Sarajevo seeking new rescuers

SARAJEVO, (Patria) - The Mountain Rescue Service (GSS) – Sarajevo station is a vertically organized, voluntary, professional, and non-partisan association that brings together mountain rescuers on a voluntary basis, whose primary goals are accident prevention, rescue, and providing first medical aid in mountains and other inaccessible areas, and in extraordinary circumstances where special professional knowledge and technical equipment must be applied for rescue and aid, with the aim of preserving human life, health, and property. GSS has announced a call for membership in the Mountain Rescue Service – Sarajevo station.

The future work of rescuers includes the protection and rescue of people, property, and the environment, accident prevention, implementation of preventive measures, and promotion of a healthy and safe lifestyle. It is desirable that candidates are not younger than 18 years of age or older than 35 years of age, and that they are members of a sports society/club.

Candidates who are invited for testing are required to submit, no later than three (3) days after the testing:

- A certificate stating that no criminal proceedings are pending against the candidate;
- A certificate of medical fitness
- Evaluation of applications: The Commission for Candidate Admission will evaluate the received applications and test the candidates, with the prior consent of the Management Board.

Submission of applications: Applications for the Call are submitted in written form on an application form. The signed application form is submitted exclusively electronically to the e-mail address: [email protected].

The deadline for submitting applications is fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of the Call, and no later than June 3, 2019, by 12:00 PM. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.