BLAINE COUNTY SHERIFF SEARCH AND RESCUE

 K-9 UNIT 

Mission Statement - It is the mission of the Blaine County Search and Rescue (BCSAR) K-9 Unit to appropriately train volunteer K-9 teams that will support the responsibility of Sheriff’s Office to provide skilled search and rescue efforts for the County. 

Operations - K-9 teams report to the unit commander and will adhere to the BCSAR K-9 Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG).  Additional guidelines have been adopted by BCSAR for direction in training, certification and operations.  

Training Requirements – In order for a K- 9 team to participate in training they must complete the Standards of Performance described in the SOG. 

Standards - Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG);  Area Search; Wilderness Trailing;  Night Hasty Search;  Avalanche;  Human Remains Detection (HRD) 

Operational Requirements - In order to be considered operational for search and rescue missions (non avalanche), a team must complete all of the following:

·         BCSAR SOG Standards of  Performance

·         BCSAR Night Hasty Search Certification

·         BCSAR Level III Wilderness Trailing or BCSAR Level II Area Search Certifications.

In order to be considered operational for avalanche search and rescue missions, a team must complete all of the following:

·         BCSAR SOG Standards of  Performance

·         BCSAR Level I Avalanche Certification