Mission-Ready Starts Here.

Get certified with a proven, structured SAR training path - built by responders for responders.

  • 100% Online & Self-Paced
Online SAR Responder training and certification courses
  • Aligned with National Standards
  • For serious responders - no fluff
"This was the clearest, most practical SAR training I’ve ever taken - and I’ve done plenty." 

~ Certified Volunteer Responder, Texas

Get Mission-Ready – Without Guesswork.  SAR Responder Certification Online. 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 the SAR Responder Certification Online Program

This isn’t a video playlist or random collection of outdoor topics. It’s a program. You’ll get structured, real-world SAR training - not just facts and forms.

  • 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

The SAR Responder Essentials Certification gets you about 75% of the way to mission-ready using structured, FEMA-aligned online training.

You’ll build the knowledge, mindset, and situational awareness SAR agencies expect - before showing up with a pack and no plan.

⚠️ Reminder: This certification doesn’t authorize deployment. Final readiness is determined by your team, evaluator, or AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction).


What You Get

A focused, no-fluff training path that gives you the tools and structure to train like a professional - without in-person guesswork.

  • Immediate access to dozens of SAR Courses
  •  Self-paced, 1-hr average course length
  • Certificate of Completion for most courses
  • 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
  • This Isn’t a Training Library.
    You won’t find 50 short videos and a vague checklist.
    This is a structured, responder-focused path to credibility - backed by national standards and grounded in real-world experience.

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

Choose the access level that fits your pace - not a one-size-fits-all model.

Start your certification journey for just $27 and build your SAR readiness on your schedule.

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 dozens of 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 with purpose. Certify with clarity. Respond with confidence.

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

Earn your with SAR Responder Certification Online.


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:


See What is Included

Your Essential SAR Course ROADMAP - [Start Here]

Browse the 6-phase progression below. Each course builds your capabilities and confidence for real-world SAR operations. Click the title to reveal 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

Your Essential SAR COURSES

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  • Included Courses can be browsed in the above roadmap.
  • Course Notes can be accessed here.  
  • Transcripts can be accessed here.
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Your Essential SAR PRODUCTS

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Your Essential SAR INSIGHTS

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