ISAR - Introduction to Search and Rescue (SARTECH III) (06-20-2019)

Location: Anne Arundel County Fire Academy, 415 Maxwell Frye Road, Millersville, Maryland 21108
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/isar-introduction-to-search-and-rescue-sartech-iii-tickets-61008795951
 
This course is a combination of the National Association of Search and Rescue's (NASAR) Introduction to Search and Rescue (ISAR) and skills to ready CERT members to assist SAR Teams. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have successfully passed the SARTECH III written test and Field Qualification for AAACERT portions to become Call Out Qualified (COQ). NASAR's Introduction to Search and Rescue (ISAR)/SARTECH III course is designed to provide knowledge concerning the general responsibilities, skills, abilities, and the equipment needed by persons who would be participating in a search or rescue mission. The course is based around rural and wilderness environments, but the material is recommended as a base of knowledge for all SAR environments.
The CERT COQ (Call Out Qualified) portion is designed to teach CERT members to operate as a land search team member under the supervision of trained and experienced SAR Field Team members.ISAR/SARTECH III is the first course in a stepping stone approach to higher level NASAR courses of training for emergency personnel. It provides a common starting point in training for the new person to SAR and in many cases, an excellent refresher course for the more experience SAR worker. This common starting point provides continuity during SAR operations and future training of all team members. The textbook that prepares a student to take the SARTECH III exam is entitled "Introduction to Search and Rescue". The ISAR book will be furnished to the student as part of the fees.