SSAR Training - Phase II
Search and Tracking Techniques
"Search" is the first word in the term Search and Rescue. Without knowing how to look for signs of human passage with scrutiny, a SAR volunteer is essentially just wandering, hoping for a lucky break. This module will lay the foundation for being able to search with methodical precision.
De-Escalation
Inevitably, SAR personnel will have to interact with members of the public. This could include friends and family of a missing person who are understandably distraught. Knowing ways to keep the situation calm and under control is a critical skill.
Search Theory
This section is a must if you want to better understand where to start looking for a missing person.