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.

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Mike Vorachek

Michael Stueven

Bernard Fontaine

Ann Grez

Bryan Enberg

Earl Tilton

Mikki Hastings

The Training and Evaluation Team at NASAR is dedicated to developing, implementing, and assessing educational programs for search and rescue personnel. This team comprises experienced instructors and evaluators who create curriculum and training materials, conduct classes, and administer certification evaluations to ensure that SAR volunteers are highly skilled and ready for operational challenges. They leverage national standards to enhance the competencies of searchers, fostering effective teamwork and community safety.

Training and Evaluation Team

Training and Evaluation Team

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