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Pathfinder Search and Rescue Training
The Nose Knows 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 our 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.
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 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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Blessed are those that give of themselves! Copyright © 2008 Pathfinder Search and Rescue Inc. All rights reserved.
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