Bruce
Firefighter
Great introduction
Great introduction to what SAR is and how it should be trained for and performed.
Thinking about Joining a Search and Rescue Team?
Start with this 6-lesson primer built for people who want to serve - not just observe.
Get clear, honest insight - before you commit.
Learn from a nationally respected SAR instructor with 20+ years in the field.
Your SAR Journey Starts Here
Free 6-Lesson Primer
Trusted by 10,000+ responders & volunteers
✅ 6 concise, practical email lessons.
✅ Decide if SAR is your next mission - before committing.
✅ Real-world fundamentals from a veteran responder.
Backed by real-world missions, FEMA-aligned training, and 20+ years of SAR expertise.
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Curious about joining a Search and Rescue (SAR) team - or just want to know how it really works?
🔹 This free primer is built for serious responders who want to train with purpose — not just accumulate modules. It’s the first step on a structured path, not a subscription carousel.
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WHAT You'll Learn
These 6 lessons give you the foundational insights every SAR volunteer should know before showing up.
WHO It's For
You don’t need prior experience - just a desire to contribute for the right reasons.
⭐️ Taught by nationally respected instructor with 20+ years of SAR experience.
HOW It Works
The whole course takes 6 days, but you set the pace.
WHAT Happens After the Primer?
If SAR still feels like the right fit for you, you’ll be invited to continue your training by enrolling in the full SAR Fundamentals Online Course - which includes:
Primer ✅ → SAR Fundamentals Course 🎓 → Certification Track 📜
Want to explore the entire training roadmap?
WHAT Others Are Saying
Jen
Volunteer Response Leader
Tech Age
Thanks for bringing SAR into the tech age TEAM Solutions!
“It was a great training. Thanks to Mike.”
—Timothy, Responder
“I love your courses and plan to continue with more.”
—Misty, Volunteer Responder
“This course served as a fantastic refresher for veterans and a knowledge base for newer team members.”
—Cindy, Team Leader
“This was the next best thing to an in-person class - and better than reading a textbook.”
—Paul, Responder
“If this is something you're interested in, I strongly encourage you to sign up.”
—Liz, Aspiring K9 Handler
ABOUT The Instructor
Hi, I’m Mike McKenna. I’ve spent 20+ years in Search and Rescue - responding to missing person cases, training teams, and helping new volunteers learn the right way to get involved.
I created this free primer because I remember how confusing it was to get started.
Now, I help people just like you build the skills, mindset, and readiness needed to contribute to real missions.
TEAM Solutions and our SAR training programs are nationally respected for real-world, responder-focused education.
Disaster SAR
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Your SAR Journey Starts Here
Free 6-Lesson Primer
Trusted by 10,000+ responders & volunteers
✅ 6 concise, practical email lessons.
✅ Decide if SAR is your next mission - before committing.
✅ Real-world fundamentals from a veteran responder.
Backed by real-world missions, FEMA-aligned training, and 20+ years of SAR expertise.
🛡️ If you don’t find value in the first email, unsubscribe anytime - no pressure.
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