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IS-10a - Animals in Disaster - Awareness and Preparedness

FREE

https://training.fema.gov/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=IS-10.a&lang=en 

IS-29a - Public Information Officer Awareness

FREE

https://training.fema.gov/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=IS-29.a&lang=en

IS-100c - Intro to the Incident Command System (ICS)

FREE

https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-100.c&lang=en 

IS-111a - Livestock in Disasters

FREE

https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-111.a&lang=en 

IS-200c - Incident Command System (ICS) for Initial Response

FREE

https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c&lang=en 

IS-700b - Intro to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)

FREE

https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b&lang=en 

IS-800d - Intro to the National Response Framework

FREE

https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.d&lang=en 

IS-907a - Active Shooter: What You Can D0

FREE

https://training.fema.gov/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=IS-907.a&lang=en 

General Backcountry Safety

FREE

https://training.mra.org/course/view.php?id=8 

Helicopters in SAR-Basic Level

FREE

https://training.mra.org/course/view.php?id=4 

Helicopters in SAR - Intermediate Level

FREE

https://training.mra.org/course/view.php?id=6 

Helicopters in SAR - Advanced Level

FREE

https://training.mra.org/course/view.php?id=12 

Working with the Media in SAR

FREE

https://training.mra.org/course/view.php?id=11 

Psychological First Aid

FREE

https://training.mra.org/course/view.php?id=9 

Situational Awareness in SAR

FREE

https://training.mra.org/course/view.php?id=3 

Risks in Mountain Rescue Operations

FREE

https://training.mra.org/course/view.php?id=5 

Operational Leadership in SAR

FREE

https://training.mra.org/course/view.php?id=13 

SAR Physical Fitness

FREE

https://saracademy.thinkific.com/courses/sarphysicalfitness

GPS Basic Endorsment

$30.00

https://saracademy.thinkific.com/courses/gps-basic-endorsement

Crime Scene Preservation, Protocol and Evidence Awareness

$20.00

https://saracademy.thinkific.com/courses/crime-scene-preservation-protocol-and-evidence-awareness

PA-PSFA Hazardous Materials Awareness 2025

FREE

https://www.train.org/pa/course/1131657/details 


YOU MUST ELECT TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THE COURSE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION. 

Water Rescue for the First Responder

$50.00

https://www.boat-ed.com/waterrescue/ 

Water Rescue and Emergency Response

Price Varies

Pa. Fish and Boat Commission Course

PA. Boater Safety Course

$18.00

https://www.boat-ed.com/pennsylvania/ 

Emergency Boat Operations and Rescue

Price Varies

Pa. Fish and Boat Commission Course

Advanced Line Systems Rescue

Price Varies

Pa. Fish and Boat Commission Course

Ice Rescue and Energency Response

Price Varies

Pa. Fish and Boat Commission

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Price Varies

 An EMR certification validates skills for immediate, life-saving care CPR, bleeding control, airway management) until EMT"s or Paramedics arrive. 

Administering Emergency Oxygen (AEO)

Price Varies

The AEO course gives participants the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to a victim of a breathing emergency using breathing devices, including resuscitation masks, bag-valve-mask resuscitators (BVMs) and emergency oxygen. 

CPR and AED

Price Varies

 Our lifesaving training helps you learn the skills to act with confidence when moments matter. 

Wilderness Search and Rescue - Awareness Level

$20.00

The WSAR - Awareness Level course is an entry level course where searchers learn to recognize SAR incidents, understand basic terminology, know when to call for help, focusing on safety and support operations without performing technical rescues. 


Prerequisites 


  • The skills for this level are:
    • Basic First Aid and CPR
    • IS-100c - Intro to the Incident Command System (ICS) 
    • IS-700b - Intro to the National Incident Management System
    • PA PSFA Hazardous Materials Awareness 2025
    • Helicopters in SAR - Basic


Wilderness Search and Rescue - Operations Level

$20.00

Candidates at the Wilderness Search and Rescue - Operations Level shall be able to identify potential missing person incidents, recognize hazards, and understand basic search patterns (like hasty or grid searches). 


Prerequisites  


  • The skills required at this level are:
    • Basic first aid and CPR
    • Land navigation (map, compass and GPS)
    • SAR concepts
    • IS-200c - Incident Command System (ICS) for Initial Response
    • IS-800d - Intro to the National Response Framework
    • GPS - Basic Endorsement 
    • Crime Scene Preservation


Wilderness Search and Rescue - Technician Level

$20.00

Candidates at the Wilderness Search and Rescue - Technician Level shall have practical knowledge of search techniques including hasty searches, grid searches for evidence or clues, ground searches, and aerial searches. Candidates must have basic knowledge of rescue and recovery operations including the ability to provide emergency medical treatment. Body Substance Isolation (BSI) protocols and precautions are mandatory to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Candidates shall have knowledge 

Managing Search Operations

$50.00

This is a 40 hour search management course. Topics include: Changing Concepts, Legal Issues, Resources, Search Urgency, Incident Command System and Forms, The Bike Wheel Model, Reflex Tasks, Clues, Briefing and Debriefing.

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