Commonwealth Search and Rescue

Ground Searchers

Ground searchers are specialized in search skills including land navigation, orienteering, technical rescue, search techniques, wilderness survival and wilderness medical care.

  

Field team Sign Cutters

The field team signcutter has completed the DEM certified training to notice, observe, and track the sign of human passage. This individual is qualified to analyze field clues and the appropriateness to call trackers. Field team signcutters are an effective first responder.

"PSAR"

"PSAR" is a preventative search and rescue education program for children. For information about the program or scheduling a presentation contact, Commonwealth Search and Rescue at csar@commonwealthsar.org

Quarterly Training Photos

Air Scent Training

 

Quarterly Training site in Bedford Co.

 
 

                                 

         CSAR members at tracking school

 

 

     

    Bedford Sheriffs Deputy gives talk on site
 

Horses can be a valuable asset to searchers as well as helping to promote SAR to the general public.

  

 

 

  

Base camp has become very hi-tech

 

 

 

 

Training Equines for Search and Rescue

 

Training Schedule