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Professional Training

Professional search and rescue training for experienced responders and agencies

For SAR Professionals

We offer scheduled training courses for first responders and search and rescue personnel looking to build advanced skills in search planning, operations, and field decision-making. These classes are designed for experienced responders and are not intended for the general public.

For Agencies & Teams

IMSARU offers established professional training courses that can be delivered directly to your team or region. We primarily deliver our core courses, which are designed to support search planning, management, and operational decision-making. We are also available to present at conferences, workshops, and professional events, and can tailor presentations to fit your audience and topic area.
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Upcoming Classes

UPCOMING CLASS

Managing the Inland Search Function – Basic

October 9, 10, 11, 2026
7200 W Barrister Dr, Boise

Audience: Law enforcement and SAR personnel who may be involved in managing search incidents
You Will Learn: Essential and advanced aspects of search theory, planning, operations, and management

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Classes We Offer

Duration: 3 days (24 hour class)
Audience: Law enforcement and SAR personnel who may be involved in managing search incidents
Required Books: Managing the Inland Search Function and Lost Person Behavior (can be purchased at registration)
You Will Learn: Essential and advanced aspects of search theory, planning, operations, and management

Duration: 2 days (16 hour class)
Audience: Law enforcement, SAR team members, first responders
Required Books: Lost Person Behavior Book or Phone App (can be purchased at registration)
You Will Learn: Essential skills in search planning, initial response actions, digital mapping software, and
tracking of search tasks and personnel

Duration: 2 days (16 hour class)
Audience: Law enforcement, SAR team members, first responders
Required Books: Lost Person Behavior Book or Phone App (can be purchased at registration)
You Will Learn: How lost individuals interact with their environment, helping searchers identify likely
locations to find them faster

We are not accepting applications at this time

We anticipate opening applications in winter of 2026 for a March 2027 academy. Details will be posted on this page.

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