SAR CON 2026: Pathways from Immediate Field Readiness to Progressive Skill Development in Rope Rescue
In high-consequence environments, we typically teach systems that are super simple to operate and highly robust to human error. We focus on the
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  • Live Onsite
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  • 2.00 Operations
Cost $0.00
SAR CON 2026: Stop the Bleed & BLS Airway
This workshop will give participants the opportunity to learn hemorrhage control and tourniquet application thru the Stop the Bleed training program and will provide valuable BLS airway management practice.
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  • Live Onsite
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  • 2.00 Operations
Cost $0.00
SAR CON 2026: From Hotwash to After- Action Report: Turning SAR Incidents into Lessons Learned
This session will provide practical guidance on conducting meaningful hotwashes and developing structured after-action reports/improvement plans following SAR incidents.
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  • Live Onsite
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  • 2.00 Operations
Cost $0.00
SAR CON 2026: Maintaining Mental Health Resiliency After the Call
This session will explore the unique mental health challenges faced by first responders and examine how cumulative trauma affects emotional,
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  • Live Onsite
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  • 2.00 Operations
Cost $0.00
SAR CON 2026: Step, Slide, Stand: Comparing Personal Rope Ascent Techniques
This session will cover basic techniques for ascending fixed ropes in different situations. We'll go over the use of mechanical ascenders, frictionhitches, and hybrid systems, with hands-on exercises to help deepen your understanding.
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  • Live Onsite
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  • 2.00 Operations
Cost $0.00
SAR CON 2026: Mine Rescue
Mine rescue teams respond to emergencies underground with the goal of finding and safely extricating trapped or injured miners and restoring
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  • Live Onsite
Credits
  • 2.00 Operations
Cost $0.00
SAR CON 2026: Canine Trauma Care
SAR Canines are part of the team. This engaging course will cover how to take care of a K9 team member when injured or in need of medicalattention. The presentation will cover assessments, approaches and treatments of the injured canine team member.
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  • Live Onsite
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  • 2.00 Operations
Cost $0.00
SAR CON 2026: Managing Volunteers & Preventing Conflict Within/Across SAR Teams
Good leadership in high-consequence environments follows the same principles whether your team is paid or volunteer: clear roles, strongrelationships, deliberate practice, and honest feedback. Volunteer SAR adds unique challenges—you can't mandate attendance, accountability
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  • Live Onsite
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  • 2.00 Operations
Cost $0.00
SAR CON 2026: UAV Team Integration, Platforms & Software
Designed for search leaders, ICs, and anyone curious about how UAS can (and can’t) support BSAR, this session offers a practical look at integrating
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Format
  • Live Onsite
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  • 2.00 Operations
Cost $0.00
SAR CON 2026: Building a Culture of Accountability & Shared Leadership: Smaller Teams Perspective
While creating accountability among SAR volunteers and spreading the administrative workload is tough for any agency, smaller teams face adistinct shortage of resources. This interactive session explores how two teams across the state have worked to create reliable volunteers who
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Format
  • Live Onsite
Credits
  • 2.00 Operations
Cost $0.00

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