about us
The National Association of Search and Rescue is an organization interested in the training of search and rescue, disaster relief, emergency medicine and awareness education. NASAR was originally started to represent the State
Search and Rescue Coordinators. Before then, Search and Rescue communities were sparse and disconnected. NASAR grew to represent all Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers and
continues to support the State Search And Rescue Community. It is the only nationally recognized organization the represents the SAR community.
NASAR has three main goals: Educate, Evaluate, and Advocacy. They educate through a multitude of different programs (most of which can be found under the Programs tab). This training is nationally certified and seeks to provide textbooks and classes to individuals and groups. They evaluate all of their candidates before anyone of them are allowed to participate in searches. Advocacy for them is educating others in what NASAR is about and programs that support the mission of Search and Rescue.
The NASAR Board of Directors consists of 9 individuals, primarily located in the west. As of 2015, there is only 1 eastern NASAR Board member. Collectively, they hold the fiduciary responsibility to ensure that the national organization is properly managed and operated in an effective manner.
Government agencies and non-profit Search And Rescue Teams use NASAR's material and certifications to build credentialing programs for their organizations and produce highly skilled searchers that work within their communities and are available for mutual aid regionally and nationally. NASAR uses standards developed by ASTM, NFPA, DHS, FEMA, and other respected bodies to build education courseware, publications, and certifications.
NASAR has three main goals: Educate, Evaluate, and Advocacy. They educate through a multitude of different programs (most of which can be found under the Programs tab). This training is nationally certified and seeks to provide textbooks and classes to individuals and groups. They evaluate all of their candidates before anyone of them are allowed to participate in searches. Advocacy for them is educating others in what NASAR is about and programs that support the mission of Search and Rescue.
The NASAR Board of Directors consists of 9 individuals, primarily located in the west. As of 2015, there is only 1 eastern NASAR Board member. Collectively, they hold the fiduciary responsibility to ensure that the national organization is properly managed and operated in an effective manner.
Government agencies and non-profit Search And Rescue Teams use NASAR's material and certifications to build credentialing programs for their organizations and produce highly skilled searchers that work within their communities and are available for mutual aid regionally and nationally. NASAR uses standards developed by ASTM, NFPA, DHS, FEMA, and other respected bodies to build education courseware, publications, and certifications.