Searchers go through rigorous training year after year, working on clue awareness and tracking. We look for more then just the person, we are looking for clues that they may or may not have been in the area (knowing the were not there, is just as important as knowing they were).There are different types of searches we conduct depending on what the area and situation call for, knowing how to search can make the difference of finding a clue or destroying that clue never to be found again. Using abilities such as map navigation, and compass work (cause batteries die), and GPS tracking, Some members specialize in tracking a persons movement, Searching with K9, boat operations, Kayak or canoe, Mountain bike. We also work with other search teams in the area.

We also attend a Team Leader course to help us with managing a team with in the search and making sure we are doing the job that is intended for us to do, and to make sure the proper information is getting back to those who need it .

Search managers take an extensive course on how to operate and manage a search and rescue event. They make sure area's of highest probability are being searched, and highest Probability Of Detection (POD) is achieved for each area. Consulting history like Lost Person Behavior to make educated decisions on where to search, how far the subject may have traveled, common actions of different age groups and attractants in the area, to get a idea on how similar cases have concluded, to achieve the best outcome for the event. 

We even run a Adverse Weather course, where we invite other countries like United kingdom, Malta, Northern Ireland, and United States, to come and learn basic search and rescue, at the same time as trying to survive the Canadian wilderness. Learning to build shelters, maintain camp, and still conducting a search. they get the chance to work with snow shoeing, the BV 206, a helicopter, snow machines and quads, things they normally don't have a chance to work with in their home countries.