SARCF Training Program to Prepare for NASAR SARTECH II Certification
THE GOLD STANDARD IN CERTIFICATION FOR SAR PERSONNEL
The National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) has established a set of certifications for SAR personnel recognized by many states and agencies. The SARTECH II level of certification is the intermediate level and recommended for any person who functions on SAR missions as field searchers. The SARCF team does not deploy individuals into the field in an organized search without this certification.
THE TRUTH ABOUT BECOMING CERTIFIED AS A NASAR SARTECH II
To become a SARTECH II, you simply need to successfully pass a series of written and practical examinations that test your levels of SAR knowledge and skills. These examinations are based on the NASAR Certification Criteria for SARTECH II. According to NASAR, they have also been submitted for review to the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for their consideration in their standards development.
To challenge the SARTECH II examination an individual is not required to complete any prerequisites. Completion of supplemental training program or any other NASAR sponsored courses prior to challenging the certification examination is a voluntary choice on the part of the candidate.
The National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) has established a set of certifications for SAR personnel recognized by many states and agencies. The SARTECH II level of certification is the intermediate level and recommended for any person who functions on SAR missions as field searchers. The SARCF team does not deploy individuals into the field in an organized search without this certification.
THE TRUTH ABOUT BECOMING CERTIFIED AS A NASAR SARTECH II
To become a SARTECH II, you simply need to successfully pass a series of written and practical examinations that test your levels of SAR knowledge and skills. These examinations are based on the NASAR Certification Criteria for SARTECH II. According to NASAR, they have also been submitted for review to the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for their consideration in their standards development.
To challenge the SARTECH II examination an individual is not required to complete any prerequisites. Completion of supplemental training program or any other NASAR sponsored courses prior to challenging the certification examination is a voluntary choice on the part of the candidate.
WHY TRAIN WITH SARCF?
While it is true a candidate may elect to study and train for the SARTECH II certification examination using any method they choose, there are 18 main topics covered in the written portion of the exam entailing hundreds of specific key details. Plus, there are currently 6 practical stations the candidate must demonstrate their SAR skill sets under the oversight of a NASAR certified evaluator in field testing simulating real world search conditions.
The fact of the matter is individuals who have formal training from a resource with SAR training and mission experience successfully pass their examinations more frequently than other candidates.
SARCF is uniquely qualified to offer this type of formal SAR training.
The SARCF team is comprised of nearly 50 SAR personnel (human & canine), with tens of thousands of dollars of SAR deployable assets, donating many hundreds of hours to both SAR training exercises and active searches each year in the Central Florida area. Over the past 10 years SARCF has provided prep training for SARTECH II certification to over a 100 candidates.
Now, SARCF has reformatted its training aides to offer a new user-friendly, online platform to simplify learning and training, offering interactive e-learning and testing. It incorporates video, slideshows, relevant articles, and downloadable content. This new training program is coupled with SARCF's personalized mentoring program that connects you with a team member to answer any specific questions a candidate has as they prepare for their SARTECH II certification examination.
Finally, the SARCF training program offers in-person field training sessions for each of the current 6 practical exam stations required as part of SARTECH II certification. The 1000-plus acre area used by SARCF provides a realistic testing environment for creating SAR scenarios, set-up of NASAR regulation-sized navigation, route search and area search training stations.
While it is true a candidate may elect to study and train for the SARTECH II certification examination using any method they choose, there are 18 main topics covered in the written portion of the exam entailing hundreds of specific key details. Plus, there are currently 6 practical stations the candidate must demonstrate their SAR skill sets under the oversight of a NASAR certified evaluator in field testing simulating real world search conditions.
The fact of the matter is individuals who have formal training from a resource with SAR training and mission experience successfully pass their examinations more frequently than other candidates.
SARCF is uniquely qualified to offer this type of formal SAR training.
The SARCF team is comprised of nearly 50 SAR personnel (human & canine), with tens of thousands of dollars of SAR deployable assets, donating many hundreds of hours to both SAR training exercises and active searches each year in the Central Florida area. Over the past 10 years SARCF has provided prep training for SARTECH II certification to over a 100 candidates.
Now, SARCF has reformatted its training aides to offer a new user-friendly, online platform to simplify learning and training, offering interactive e-learning and testing. It incorporates video, slideshows, relevant articles, and downloadable content. This new training program is coupled with SARCF's personalized mentoring program that connects you with a team member to answer any specific questions a candidate has as they prepare for their SARTECH II certification examination.
Finally, the SARCF training program offers in-person field training sessions for each of the current 6 practical exam stations required as part of SARTECH II certification. The 1000-plus acre area used by SARCF provides a realistic testing environment for creating SAR scenarios, set-up of NASAR regulation-sized navigation, route search and area search training stations.
