The National Association for Search and Rescue, Inc., (NASAR)
Mission Statement
“The National Association
for Search and Rescue, Inc., (NASAR) is a not-for-profit membership association dedicated to advancing professional, literary,
and scientific knowledge in fields related to search and rescue. NASAR is comprised of thousands of paid and non-paid professionals
interested in all aspects of search and rescue - the humanitarian cause of saving lives - throughout the United States and
around the world. "...that others may live." ”
“Response
to persons in distress has long been an honorable, charitable tradition. The professionals in search and rescue have carried
on this tradition of helping others by dedicating time, information, skills, equipment and funding to the relief of suffering.
We are actively working toward the development of improved coordination and communications among federal, state, local, and
volunteer groups. Our primary goal is to develop and provide professional credentialing products and services for your search
and rescue community.”
Information courtesy of The
National Association for Search and Rescue
