Search and Rescue

SAR Team Leader

Designed for those moving into a leadership role, participants learn how to lead with clarity, manage team dynamics and apply protocols that ensure safe and successful search operations. Training covers key responsibilities, protocols, and coordination practices essential for directing safe, effective operations across all core SAR competencies as follows:

  • Navigation
  • Communication
  • Search techniques
  • Scene management
  • Human factors  
  • Lost person behaviour
  • Resources
  • Transportation & equipment safety
  • Hazard awareness / Environment
  • First aid and survival skills

program details

Pre-Requisites:

SAR Fundamentals and 5 documented SAR missions

Program Duration:

This program includes 2.5 days of hands-on training both indoors and in the field.

Includes:

SAR Fundamentals Certification:

  • Valid for 3 years
  • Meets CSA Standard Z1625-16