Search & Rescue (SAR) Responder Essentials Certification

From: $27.00 / month with 1 day free trial and a $3.00 sign-up fee

All-in-one SAR certification – trusted by real teams, not just online.

Unlock step-by-step, field-tested training used by responders and teams across the U.S., Canada, and beyond.
Choose your pace, stack your credentials, and earn a certificate that’s FEMA/ICS-aligned and respected nationwide.


🛡️ FEMA/ICS Aligned
📜 Certificate Included
📚 Covers 6 Essential Phases – Foundation to Leadership
🌎 Used by SAR teams in 8+ countries
🔄 Automatic Credit for Prior TEAM Solutions Courses
Flexible Access – Start Anytime


🔗 Learn how this certification aligns with national SAR standards.
🔗 Browse the full program and included courses.


For teams of 5 or more, check out our exclusive Team Access options.

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Whether you’re just getting started or looking to formalize your SAR expertise, this certification program delivers what real teams expect – not just theory, but practical, field-tested skills and credibility.

✅ Built and taught by a nationally credentialed SAR instructor with 20+ years of operational experience
✅ Follows FEMA/NIMS-aligned standards, ICS principles, and national SAR best practices
✅ Self-paced certification covering six essential phases – foundation, tactics, readiness, special operations, comms, and leadership
✅ Digital certificate issued upon completion – instantly shareable with your team
✅ Accepted and trusted by SAR teams in the U.S., Canada, and beyond
✅ Designed to recognize your previous TEAM Solutions course credits – no repeats, no wasted time


“Clear, practical, and field-tested. Essentials gave me the structure I needed to build real confidence as a new responder.”
—Samantha R., SAR Volunteer


Need documentation for your team? Just ask.

Click each title for a list of assigned courses:

Phase 1: Foundation and Awareness
Phase 2: Field Readiness and Clue Awareness
Phase 3: Search Tactics and Interior Techniques
Phase 4: K9 Search Integration
Phase 5: Scene Operations and Coordination
Phase 6: Special Operations and Tools
Access Length

1 month, 3 months, 12 months, 24 months

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