Online Training

Here you will find links to online training opportunities

Some of this training is required by CalOES guidelines for all searcher. These will be marked with an "*".

For those required course, these may be taken in lieu of the Academy Classes if you missed it for some reason. However, we would encourage you to attend the in person course at your earliest availability as the dynamic of the iniperson environment provides better learning and retention and allows for questions to be answered that you have or that others have that you may not have thought of.

IS 100: Introduction to the Incident Command System*
This course is offered through the FEMA training website. You will receive a Certificate upon completion which you may forward to pvcerts@edsar.org or sltcerts@edsar.org to be added to your training record

IS 200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response*
This course is offered through the FEMA training website. You will receive a Certificate upon completion which you may forward to pvcerts@edsar.org or sltcerts@edsar.org to be added to your training record

IS 700.b: Introduction to the National Incident Command System*
This course is offered through the FEMA training website. You will receive a Certificate upon completion which you may forward to pvcerts@edsar.org or sltcerts@edsar.org to be added to your training record

SEMS G606: Standardized Emergency Management System
This course is offered through the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI). This course is recommended for Incident Support Team members. You will receive a Certificate upon completion which you may forward to pvcerts@edsar.org or sltcerts@edsar.org to be added to your training record

Swiftwater-Awareness Online Training*
This course is offered through the Texas A&M Engineering Extension (TEEX) training website. You will receive a Certificate upon completion which you may forward to pvcerts@edsar.org or sltcerts@edsar.org to be added to your training record

NEW! Helicopter Operations for SAR Responders*
This course provides foundational helicopter safety and operational considerations for SAR responders . This training was developed in 2021 by Dr Tim Dirkin, Chief Medical officer for La Plata and San Juan counties in Colorado and former Medical Director for Albuquerque MRA. This course satisfies the NASAR Basic Aviation Safety or equivalent certificate prerequisite. You will receive a Certificate upon completion which you may forward to pvcerts@edsar.org or sltcerts@edsar.org to be added to your training record

Helicopters in Search and Rescue - Basic Level
This course is offered through the MRA training website. You will receive a Certificate upon completion which you may forward to pvcerts@edsar.org or sltcerts@edsar.org to be added to your training record

Helicopters in Search and Rescue - Intermediate Level
This course is offered by Breeze-Eastern through the MRA training website. Recommended for Type 2 Ground Searchers, those aspiring to Type 2, and required as part of a Helicopter Rescue Team (HRT) certification. You will receive a Certificate upon completion which you may forward to pvcerts@edsar.org or sltcerts@edsar.org to be added to your training record

Helicopters in Search and Rescue - Advanced Level (HEC Operations)
This course is offered by Air Zermatt through the MRA training website. Recommended for Type 1 Ground Searchers and HRT, and Alpine Rescuers. You will receive a Certificate upon completion which you may forward to pvcerts@edsar.org or sltcerts@edsar.org to be added to your training record


Post Fire Search & Rescue Operations - Safety and Operational Concerns
Also available on YouTube

When you finish, take the QUIZ and receive a passing score of 80% or better to receive credit on your training record.

EDSAR Post Fire Operations v2.mp4

CalTopo (SARtopo) Mobile App*
Visit the CalTopo training page for an orientation on using the CalTopo app. Pay particular attention to Recording Tracks as this is the most useful aspect for tracking activity on searches. Operationally we will be working cooperatively on a shared map based on a link or QR code provided by IST.

Getting Started with SARTopo for Mission Management

This is a recorded webinar from 2020. If you are on IST interested in working the Plans Section or just interested in a thorough tutorial on SARtopo this is or you!

NEW! Rope Craft Refreshers