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Beginner, Awareness, Theory Only

Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR) | NASAR

250 euro Excluding Tax USD

Learn the Fundamental Theory to become a Competent Searcher

COURSE LENGTH

2 Days

DELIVERY FORMAT

Online, Self Study, E-Learning, Webinar

LANGUAGES AVAILBLE

Dutch, English

YOU WILL LEARN

Search and Rescue, Outdoor

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The National Association for Search and Rescue

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ABOUT THE COURSE

40 Hours

Course Overview
The Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR) course is the essential intermediate step for any individual committed to becoming a competent and effective field searcher. This rigorous, hands-on program provides the core knowledge and practical skills needed to operate as an active member of a search and rescue team. Moving beyond the awareness-level topics of introductory courses, FUNSAR immerses participants in the realities of SAR operations, blending comprehensive classroom instruction with demanding field exercises that take place in all weather, day and night.

The curriculum is built upon three foundational pillars: Survival, Support, and Search & Rescue. This course is the NASAR standard for preparing individuals to challenge the SARTECH II certification, which is the nationally and internationally recognized benchmark for an operational field searcher.

The Pathway to SARTECH II Certification
FUNSAR is the primary preparatory course for the SARTECH II certification. The comprehensive written exam at the end of the FUNSAR course is the same exam used for the SARTECH II written requirement. Upon successfully passing the FUNSAR course and its exam, a candidate is deemed to have met the knowledge requirement and has one year to successfully complete the separate SARTECH II practical skills evaluation to earn the full SARTECH 2 certification

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What You Will Master

The FUNSAR curriculum Theory provides a deep dive into the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required for SAR field operations. Key learning areas include:

  • Advanced Land Navigation Theory: Building on basic map and compass skills, this module focuses on complex off-trail navigation, route planning, and extensive day and night practical exercises.

  • Searcher Essentials & Survival: Covers personal fitness, clothing systems for all-weather operations, the 24-hour ready pack, and the emergency survival skills (like shelter building and fire starting) needed to remain safe and effective during an extended mission.

  • Search Philosophy & Tactics: Learn the "why" behind search operations, including lost person behavior, probability of detection (POD), and clue awareness. Participants will practice various active search tactics, including route searches and area grid searches.

  • Theory behind Tracking and Sign Cutting: An introduction to the art of tracking, focusing on identifying, preserving, and reporting human tracks and other signs of passage.

  • SAR Operations & Management: Understand your role within the Incident Command System (ICS), how to receive a mission briefing, operate as part of a search crew, and provide an effective debriefing.

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