Advance the Profession of Search and Rescue Coordination

MARITIME

LAND

AERONAUTICAL

Global Call to Lifesaving

Saving lives is a moral duty transcending national borders, politics, governments, and industries. Responding to incidents where people are in distress requires expert coordination by individuals and teams skilled in lifesaving and the most advanced technological capabilities.

IASARC’s Purpose

Our purpose is to advance the Profession of SAR coordination, ensuring the maximum effectiveness and efficiency in the global life-saving mission. This Purpose is worldwide in all domains (maritime, aeronautical, land).

IASARC’s Organization

IASARC was founded by a diverse group of passionate experts from nearly a dozen nations who envisioned a future where every life in distress that can be saved is saved.

IASARC’s Strategic Partner

IASARC and Global SAR Hub are partnering to improve the world’s lifesaving mission.

  • Identifying challenges and common trends to overcome persistent barriers in global SAR operations.

  • Developing specialized SAR coordination training and scientific advancements.

  • Collaborating to create practical solutions that will advance the proficiency of SAR operations.

Our Objectives

  • Provide internationally recognized certifications for key positions within the global SAR system:

    • SAR Manager

    • SAR Mission Coordinator

      • Aeronautical

      • Maritime

      • Land

    • On-scene Coordinator

    • SAR Dispatcher

  • Collaborate with governments and nongovernmental organizations on matters of law, regulation, policies, and plans which improve the world’s lifesaving mission.

  • Advance the science of Search Theory, human survivability modelling, oceanography, meteorology, and other related sciences which underlie all SAR operations.

  • Collaborate with industry, academia, and other research organizations to identify and field improved SAR coordination capabilities.

  • Advocate for SAR survivors, professionals, and organizations through expert advice and consultation.

  • We believe in the philosophy of continuous improvement, and will engage in a myriad of activities which advance the world’s lifesaving mission.

Our Timeline

  • Establish IASARC as an international nonprofit. Recruit leading experts in SAR and the sciences that support the lifesaving mission.

  • Establish an international working group to develop a world class certification process. Begin work on individual SAR certification programs.

  • First individual certification programs are piloted among IASARC strategic partners around the world.

  • All six certifications are made publicly available.

Want to work with IASARC?

There is a need for dedicated individuals willing to lend time and talent so IASARC can flourish.

Want to Donate to IASARC?

We can only succeed in our mission to ensure life-saving measures around the world with your support.