- What is the cost for my agency to establish Project
Lifesaver?
While the program can be started with 1
Emergency Response Kit, we recommend 2 at a cost of $5,510.00.
These kits include all of the equipment you will need to track
and triangulate your searches, as well as 2 transmitters. This
also includes the administrative costs for a 2-day operator
certification course for up to 15 of your personnel. A 3rd day
"Instructors-Course" can be added for just $500.
Your agency will also be responsible for reimbursement expenses for 2
instructors to travel to your agency to conduct the course.
- What is the cost to maintain the Program?
Monthly cost per transmitter in the field is $7.60. This
covers the cost of the replacement battery and band, which must
be replaced every 30 days.
- How can we join?
Simply click JOIN and fill out the form, call us at
757-546-5502, or email us at
join@projectlifesaver.org and we'll be happy to get you on
board.
- Do you charge membership fees?
No, agencies that are members of Project Lifesaver are not
subject to membership fees.
- Where can we obtain funding?
Most agencies joining Project Lifesaver have enjoyed much success
by appealing to the community, i.e., civic, fraternal and
service clubs. Also, many businesses and hospitals have
assisted agencies in starting. There are grant
opportunities available from Project Lifesaver. Write or call us
for a "Grant Fundamentals and Guidelines" information
sheet.
- Do we have to join Project Lifesaver to get the equipment?
Yes. Only Project Lifesaver members use the equipment
- What is a state coordinator?
An
agency, usually the first in a state, which agrees to have
certified instructors trained and will then provide training for
other agencies in their state.
- Does Project Lifesaver accept Visa or MasterCard?
Yes, we accept both Visa and MasterCard.
- How long does it take to get started?
It
takes approximately 5 weeks form the time you notify us that you
wish to Join Project Lifesaver. We will call you to
arrange training dates. Once a training date is confirmed,
it only takes three days to train your agency.
- How do we order our equipment and replacement batteries,
bands, etc.?
All orders go through Project Lifesaver Headquarters. You
can telephone, fax, or email your orders. You can even
fill out the online order form.
- Who can be a member of Project Lifesaver?
Only public safety or government organizations may be active
members. Arrangements are made for assisted living
centers, etc. to participate.
Is there a guarantee a
person wearing a PLS transmitter will be located?
While at the present time, Project Lifesaver agencies have
achieved a 100% recovery rate, there is no one who can give such
a guarantee. It doesn't make any difference what technology or
procedures are used. Each search for a missing person involves
different variables; after all, we are dealing with people,
which in itself makes these incidents unpredictable. However, we
do feel strongly that Project Lifesaver has the best equipment
and procedures to increase the likelihood of "Bringing Your
Loved Ones Home"
