SAR Links

• About SARTech & FUNSAR

  NASAR's overview of the SAR Tech certification track and the Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR) course.

• Join NASAR

  Optional membership — $75 for individuals, $60 for youth and veterans. About $46 of the cost is offset by savings on the FUNSAR book; see the page for full membership benefits.

• FUNSAR / SAR Tech II Course Bundle

  Bundled online coursework covering Fundamentals of Search and Rescue and SAR Tech II material.

• Fundamentals of Search and Rescue Book

  The official NASAR textbook used for FUNSAR and SAR Tech coursework.

• Create a FEMA Training Account

  Required first step to enroll in any FEMA independent study course below.

• IS-5.A: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials

  SAR Tech prerequisite.

• IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System

  SAR Tech prerequisite.

• IS-200.C: Basic ICS for Initial Response

  SAR Tech prerequisite.

• IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

  K9 SAR Tech prerequisite.

• IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction

  K9 SAR Tech prerequisite.

• IS-201.A: Forms for Incident Action Plan Development

  Additional relevant coursework.

• IS-240.C: Leadership and Influence

  Additional relevant coursework.

• IS-241.C: Decision Making and Problem Solving

  Additional relevant coursework.

• IS-242.C: Effective Communication

  Additional relevant coursework.

• IS-244.B: Developing and Managing Volunteers

  Additional relevant coursework.

• Interagency Aviation Training Account Signup

  Create an account to register for aviation safety training courses.

• A-100: Basic Aviation Safety (Online)

  Select the online delivery method once registered.

Wilderness First Aid is a prerequisite for SAR Tech certification — an existing prehospital certification (EMT-B, Paramedic, RN, PA, MD) or an equivalent standard of care for your agency may be accepted in its place. A few recognized providers:

• Bloodborne Pathogens Certification

  Online course covering exposure control for bloodborne pathogens.

• NASAR Wilderness First Aid
• NOLS Wilderness First Aid
• Sergeant Rescue Training & Consulting
• American Red Cross Wilderness & Sports Safety

• NASAR K9 Area Standards

  Current NASAR K9 Area certification standards, including the required gear list.

• AKC Canine Good Citizen Test

  Prerequisite test items for K9 SAR Tech candidates.

• Canine Search Specialist

  TEEX course covering canine search specialist skills for handlers and agencies.

• K9 Decontamination Protocols

  Guidance for safely decontaminating search canines after deployments.

• ARRL Test Prep

  Practice exams for amateur radio license testing.

• Baltimore ARES Group

  Local Amateur Radio Emergency Service group supporting regional disaster communications.

• APRS Tracking

  Live map of Automatic Packet Reporting System stations, useful for tracking search teams in the field.

• NASAR Search Manager, SARIA & MLPI

  Certification tracks for search management, incident analysis, and lost person behavior.

• US Coast Guard / Air Force Inland SAR

  Rescue Coordination Center resources for inland search and rescue operations.