SAR Training Program

We are extremely proud of the New SAR Training Program we have created.

This training program was designed by all of the current and future trainers for El Dorado County Search and Rescue. We have asked for feedback from ALL of the Team Leads as well as input for all Training Officers. Some of these trainings are available online and can be found under the "Course Descriptions" link on the left.

The program is as follows:

SAR Basic Training - This training includes all of the basic courses you need to begin your training. These courses are taught three times a year. February, and October. By structuring the classes in a weekend format the student can finish all of these classes in one weekend. These five courses include:

• • Search and Rescue Basics

  • Critical Incident Stress

  • Mantracking

  • Crime Scene Preservation

  • Radio Procedures

  • Basic Compass and Land Navigation

SAR Intermediate Training - This training include the advanced courses necessary for a Search and Rescue Member. These courses are taught two times a year, February and October. The three courses include:

• • Land Navigation (Map and Compass)

  • Basic GPS for SAR Field Teams

  • Wilderness Survival

Additionally, each team has Team Specific Training required for their specific discipline. Some of those courses include:

• Avalanche Awareness/Beacon Training

• Winter Safety

• Medical Incident Reporting

• Incident Emergency Planning

• Aircraft Awareness