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SAR Responder Essentials - Certification

Get Mission-Ready – Without Guesswork.  Online SAR Responder Certification Built by Real SAR Pros.

Train online. Certify with confidence. Prepare for the field. 

The essential online training path for new and emerging SAR responders - built by experienced trainers, aligned with national SAR standards, and focused on getting you mission-ready, fast.


What You'll Learn Inside This Certification

  • Core SAR roles and field responsibilities

  • Hazard awareness and responder safety

  • Search tactics and clue preservation

  • Documentation and scene assessment

  • K9 operations overview

  • All the critical knowledge you need before being evaluated for SAR mission-readiness


What Do Your Peers Say?

Michael W.

SAR Volunteer/CERT Instructor

Very Informative

These are very informative courses. I'm recommending them as continuing ed to all SAR and CERT members, plus those intending to join the SAR team and those needing a refresher course.

Arlene E.

SAR Responder

Clear and Easily Understood

I really enjoyed this course material.It was all clear and easily understood and I absolutely recommend these courses for someone interested in SAR, Military, Coast Guard, etc.


What This Certification Does - and Doesn’t - Do

TEAM Solutions gets you about 75% of the way to mission-ready with nationally aligned, reality-based online training.

It equips you with the core knowledge and mindset SAR agencies expect - before live field evaluations or in-person task books.

Important: This certification does not authorize deployment. Actual mission approval is always determined by your SAR team or AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction).


What You Get

  • Immediate access to 45+ SAR Courses

  •  Self-paced, 1-hr average course length

  • Certificate of Completion for each course

  • Master Certification when you complete the entire track

  • Downloadable job aids, checklists, and planning tools

  • Mobile friendly

  • Built by certified instructors & SAR professionals

  • Based on NIMS, ICS, and FEMA-aligned doctrine

  • Discounts on exclusive items & offers

  • 100% online.  Accessible anytime, from any device

TEAM Solutions training is built by experienced instructors - including developers and instructors of FEMA’s Wide Area Search course, Canine Search Specialist, and Technical Search Specialist.  The courses reflect FEMA’s NIMS framework, ICS doctrine, and operational best practices adopted across SAR disciplines.

“Built for responders. Grounded in reality. Consistent with national standards.”

NOTE: Completing these courses do not authorize you to deploy or operate in the field. Mission-ready status is determined by your team, evaluator, or authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).


Choose the Access Option That Fits Your Commitment

Affordable. Flexible. Built for Real Responders.

Start your SAR training journey for just $27.

From one month to two years of access, you can choose the plan that works for your mission, budget, and pace.

Every option includes immediate access to 45+ SAR responder courses, downloadable tools, and certificates of completion.


FAQ

Will this certificate make me deployable?

Not by itself. Field readiness requires in-person evaluation. This course prepares you for that step.

Do I need to stay subscribed after I finish?

Only if you want to retain access to ongoing updates. The one-time option gives you lifetime access.

Are the courses consistent with national SAR best practices?

Yes. The content is aligned and integrated with ICS principles, responder safety, and practical doctrine.

 

What if I already completed some courses?

Your progress will transfer. Completing the full track will earn your certification.


You’re closer to mission readiness than you think.

Train smarter. Certify faster. Serve with confidence.

Join hundreds of responders preparing the right way—online, on your terms.


Part of a team of 5 or more members?  

Need built-in, monitored, and automatically tracked annual refresher training?  

Groups of 5 or more enroll here or contact us for custom implementation:


Your Essential SAR COURSES

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  • Included Courses can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
  • Course Notes can be accessed here.  
  • Transcripts can be accessed here.
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Your Essential SAR TOOLKITS

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  • Toolkits obtained from the store can be accessed HERE.
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Your Essential SAR DOWNLOADS

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Your Essential SAR INSIGHTS

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BOOKS by Mike McKenna

ARTICLES

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CASE STUDY: AAR of Pandemic Exercise

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