Resources
These resources are provided for informational purposes only. There are many other resources available online that may be more specific to what you are interested in.
Classes and Workshops
The WA State SAR Planning Unit offers a variety of classes in search management and use of CalTopo. Classes are at no cost to WA State SAR organizations. Click here for a class listing: SARTopo Classes offered by WASSPU
Pierce County ESAR has a number of public Class offerings for SAR Members. Learn More About Their Class offerings
Base Medical has a variety of classes for SAR members. Check with your organization to see if they have a Team Base Medical account for free access to a variety of courses. An example is the Free Basic Helicopter Class. Click here to see the Free Basic Helicopter Class
NASAR has a free Intro to SAR Mission Management using CalTopo. Click here to learn more.
Washington Emergency Management Department maintains a list of a variety of courses such as ICS 300 & 400. Click here to access the calendar.
Mapping Tools and Resources
CalTopo offers an ongoing first responder discount that give qualifying first responders 50% off individual paid subscription, including Pro. Learn more here. Learn More About CalTopo here.
Washington State SAR Planning Unit has provided some guidelines that can provide some guidance on symbol use in CalTopo. Click here for: WASSPU Map Symbol Standards for CalTopo
Admin Resources
Learn more about the WA State SAR Worker program. Their webpage includes links for Payee Registration and reimbursement forms. Learn more here. Click here to learn about the WA State SAR Worker program
Pro Discounts are available to SAR Responders from several organizations. Each has their own policies and restrictions - be sure to follow them so we can continue to access the discounts. A list of a number of companies are here.
D4H has a grant program for smaller SAR units. If your team is all volunteer and has less than 80 volunteers, you can apply for a significantly reduced price on an annual D4H subscription. Reach out to [email protected] and ask how to apply for the grant program.
Tools & Forms