Certification Standards

This page contains information regarding the certification requirements for SAR units and individuals in Maine. Clicking on the links below will open a PDF formatted document in a separate window. Acrobat Reader (or a similar application) is required to view these documents.

It is important to note that all MASAR personnel must first become certified as a Ground Searcher before they can certify as a specialty such as Technical Rescue, K-9 Search, or Mounted Search.

MASAR Standard Definitions and Overview

MASAR Standard Definitions (Rev 3 2010)
MASAR Certification Standards and Procedures Overview (Rev 4 2010)

Units, please submit certification paperwork to: certification @ mainesearchandrescue.org (remove the spaces between the @ sign)

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SAR Unit Certification

Ground Searcher Certifications

Search Dog Team Member Certifications

Mounted Team Member Certifications

Rescue Team Member Certifications

Support Member Certification