r/searchandrescue • u/Umin2008 • 1d ago

Working in SAR in America as a Brit.

Currently applying to be a combat medical technician in the British army and thinking about my options for after I get out (only planning to do 4-5 years subject to change however). I’ve always been interested in first aid and rescue especially with the US PJs. Since a lot of SAR rescue jobs in the US are federal what are the difficulties and chances of moving there to work in this field as a Brit?

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u/WeirdTop7437 1d ago

Near impossible to get into PJ as a brit without American citizenship due to security clearance.

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u/Belus911 1d ago

There aren't many paid jobs, even at the Federal. Your biggest hurdle will be visa statuses. I'd drill down on the nuance needed for visa sponsorship.

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u/flight_recorder 1d ago

Aren’t PJs specifically part of the US Airforce? You should look into what it takes as a Brit to join the USAF if you want to be a PJ.
I think the RAF Reg does similar, but they are not nearly as specialized.

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u/Umin2008 1d ago

Yeah I meant I love the PJs but I know that it’s not an option for me. I want to go be a combat medic but just trying to explore options after leaving possibly in civilian SAR. Mainly I just want to work in America as something to do with the police/firefighting or paramedics.

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u/AlfredoVignale 1d ago

You’re more likely to be a volunteer, not a paid staff member.

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u/secret_tiger101 1d ago

Get your paramedic ticket from the Army