SAR Unit Leader™

SEARCH & RESCUE UNIT LEADER CERTIFICATION (SAR UNIT LEADER™)

The SAR UNIT LEADER™ certification is awarded upon successful completion of three (3) phases.  Phase 1 requires the completion of the AERIE SARResponder© class and the successful completion of the AERIE SARResponder™ 2 certification.  Phase 2 requires completion of the AERIE™ UNIT LEADER: EMERGENCY RESPONSE™ or SAR UNIT LEADER™ course (or an approved military or public safety equivalent).  Phase 3 requires the successful completion of the AERIE™ SAR UNIT LEADER™ examination.  This final examination is conducted as a written examination only.

The candidate for this certification is required to complete a final exam consisting of a combination of 100 multiple choice (subject matter), “fill in the blank”, and short descriptive (essay) questions.  The successful candidate will have completed the examination with a minimum score of 70%.

 SUBJECT MATTER COVERED BY THE SAR UNIT LEADER™ EXAMINATION

• Implementing Different Leadership Styles

• Ensuring Safety for Field Responders

• Leadership in SAR Training Program

• Chronology of a SAR Incident – Requirements of the SAR Unit Leader

• Leading in Different SAR Environments

• Planning and Leading Search Tactics

• Leadership Considerations for Critical Incident Stress

• Evaluating Your Performance as a SAR Unit Leader