Welcome to the Training and Member Information site for El Dorado County Search and Rescue!

We are happy you have joined El Dorado County Search and Rescue. This site will help you to get started in your new adventure with our Team.

Under the Member Information tab you will find all the information you will need to get started with Search and Rescue. This includes a link to the Field Training Manual, the New Member Information Booklet .

Under our Training Program tab you will find a description of our SAR Training Program as well as the registration form you will need to fill out and submit to be registered for any upcoming training. Our Basic SAR Training in an Academy format is held two times per year. Our Intermediate SAR Training in an Academy format is also held twice a year. Please take some time to go through these courses and sign up as soon as possible as seating is limited.

Local CPR Training Resources NEW

The Sheriff's Office, and Cal OES guidelines, require all searchers to maintain a current First Aid & CPR certification. Generally any course that covers Adult, Child and Infant CPR, and AED, with a live demonstration component satisfies the requirement. Usually these courses have something like "Professional Rescuer" in their title. If you are not sure if a course you are looking at or not ask the Deputies, (530) 621-5895.

The county Human Resources office offers FA/CPR training at no cost to SAR, however since COVID their ability to run regular classes has been unpredictable. Occasionally teams will run their own recertification classes with one of the SAR volunteer instructors for a nominal fee, so pay attention to announcements. If you don't want to wait or need something that fits your schedule, below are some links to some local vendors that have been reliable. These vendors are not sponsored or endorsed by EDSAR, ESARC, or EDSO and are provided solely for reference.