SARTECH II
Credential: SARTECH II
Credentialing Agency: National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR)
Renewal Period: 3 years
SARTECH II level of certification is the intermediate level for SAR personnel. This level is recommended for any person who functions on SAR missions as field searchers. The NASAR course that prepares the candidate to challenge the SARTECH II is Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR). Candidates are encouraged to always use the latest version of the FUNSAR text since it is updated regularly. There are no prerequisites required for a person to challenge the SARTECH II examination. The SARTECH II examination consists of written exam and a practical exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
SARTECH II
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
|---|---|---|
| 0081 Fire Protection and Prevention Series |  Some |
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| 0089 Emergency Management Specialist | Some |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR)
PO Box 232020
Centreville, VA 20120-2020
Phone: (703) 222-6277
Fax: (703) 222-6277
Email: info@nasar.org
Other REQUIREMENTS
The SARTECH II credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidates should be familiar with SARTECH II testing requirements. They must have a compass for the written exam and all required equipment for the practical exam.
- Candidates must be physically and mentally capable of performing the functions of the certification.
Written Exam
- NIMS Incident Command System
- Basic Survival
- SAR Clothing
- Improvising
- Environmental Hazards and First Aid
- SAR Ready Pack
- Personal Equipment
- Travel Skills
- Land Navigation and Orienteering
- SAR Resources
- Search Philosophy
- Search Tactics
- Handling Evidence
- Clue Consciousness
- Search Operations
- Tracking
- Ropes and Rescue Equipment
- Legal Aspects of the Searcher
Practical Exam
- Station #1: Land Navigation
- Candidates complete a course over terrain commonly encountered in the operations area in a specified time frame, not to exceed 600 meters.
- Station #2: Tracking
- Candidates identify and mark a footprint track left by the evaluator and follow the track to its end.
- Station #3: 24-hour Pack
- Candidates should carry the basic survival and safety supplies for their environment and the items to complete the stations.
- Station #4: Rope Skills
- Candidates demonstrate the ability to tie four basic knots and a harness with supplied rope and webbing.
- Station #5: Route Search
- This station entails locating and labeling clues in a given area demonstrating the ability to detect 50% of the clues using a route search tactic.
- Station #6: Area Search
- This station entails locating and labeling clues in a given area demonstrating the ability to detect 50% of the clues using an area search tactic.
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the SARTECH II examination:
RECERTIFICATION
SARTECH II
Renewal Period: 3 years
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