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NOTE: The dog team is now closed indefinitely as we can only train so many dogs during a training session. 

Pathfinder Search and Rescue team members are trained and dedicated Search and Rescue volunteers.  Members train an average of 300 hours per year.  Our Basic certification for field ready comprise the following courses with a 125 question test in the below subjects, members must score 80 percent to pass.

Air Scent Theory Incident Command System
Basic Mission Procedures Interview Techniques I
Basic Radio Procedures Linguistic Intelligence in Dogs
Blood Borne pathogens Lost Person Behavior
Clue Detection I Map and Compass I
Crime Scene Preservation I Media Relations
Critical Incident Stress Natural disasters
Disaster Safety Orientation (Team)
Dog Psych and Motivation Physical Fitness
Field Gear Rehab Operations
First Aid and CPR Safety Observer Procedures (Flanker)
Grid Search Techniques Special Scent Conditions in Buildings
Hazmat Awareness Wilderness Search Techniques
Hazardous Wildlife Wind Patterns and Terrain
Heat and Cold Problems

Members have advanced Search and Rescue courses in; Incident Command System, Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) Inland SAR and Search Mission Coordinators courses, NASAR Search and Rescue Certifications, and Rescue Systems I.      

Search and Rescue canine standards are demanding on the search dog and handler.  For a Pathfinder search dog and handler team to be mission ready it takes months of work. The team has to pass Runaway, Obedience, Urban, Disaster, and Wilderness certification.  Then they start specialty training in cadaver and scent discrimination.

NOTE: Dogs must complete an evaluation to start training.  All dogs must pass the Canine Good Citizen test through the American Kennel Club and team evaluation to be allowed at demonstrations.  Canine teams must be certified to Pathfinder Search and Rescue Canine standards to participate on searches. 

If you have any questions about our training or more information on our team, our training standards are available on request to any official agency.  Please send an e-mail to Training Questions or call 405 794-7978.

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