NASAR
Bernard Fontaine has extensive experience in search and rescue operations, serving as a SARTECH I & II Lead Evaluator and Instructor at the National Association For Search And Rescue since 2012, where responsibilities include teaching various search and management fundamentals. Prior to this role, Bernard Fontaine was a member of the Board of Directors for the same organization from 2011 to June 2016. Bernard Fontaine's military service spans three decades as a Military Officer in the Army and Army National Guard from October 1960 to September 1990. Academic qualifications include an ABD in Political Science from Georgia State University and a BBA in Public Administration from Brenau University.
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NASAR
The National Association For Search And Rescue (NASAR) has been in existence since 1972. Originally started to represent the State Search and Rescue Coordinators, NASAR grew to represent all SAR volunteers and continues to support the State Search And Rescue Coordinators Committee (SSARCC). NASAR uses standards developed by ASTM, NFPA, DHS, FEMA, and other respected bodies to build education courseware, publications, and certifications. Government agencies and non-profit Search And Rescue Teams use NASAR’s material and certifications to build credentialing programs for their organizations and produce highly skilled searchers that work within their communities and are available for mutual aid regionally and nationally. NASAR is a Virginia Non-Profit and Federal 501(C)3 which welcomes your donations to assist us in training searchers for your community.