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

100% Online & Self-Paced

Aligned with National Standards

For serious responders - no fluff

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"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

Browse the specific program phases and list of courses here.

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.

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FAQ

Will this certificate make me deployable?

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

Will my team accept this certificate and training?

Great question - many already do.

Since 2011, TEAM Solutions online training has been trusted by hundreds of SAR volunteers, agency instructors, and first responders across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and beyond.

Courses are designed by Mike McKenna, a nationally credentialed SAR instructor with decades of experience training new responders online and in-person from the ground up - often starting with no prior background.

While there’s no single national registry for accepted SAR courses, our programs follow FEMA-aligned principles, ICS structure, and mission-tested practices.

All certificates can be supported with a course summary on request. If your team leader or training officer wants to review what’s covered, just let us know - we’re happy to provide the details.

Still unsure? Reach out here and we’ll help however we can.

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.

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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:

Search & Rescue (SAR) Responder Essentials Certification – Team Access
$15.00 Add to cart

Relied on by SAR team leaders and instructors across the U.S.

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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