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Are you involved in—or passionate about—Search and Rescue? This platform was built for you.
Bringing the SAR Community Together
SAR-X is the dedicated platform for Search and Rescue. Explore organizations, join the SAR Registry, and connect with members worldwide.
Discover
Learn about SAR organizations, explore the SAR Registry, follow forum discussions, and browse SAR-related job opportunities.
Connect
Build your profile, join the SAR Registry, and connect with members through forums and direct messaging.
Share
Post experiences, discuss SOPs, lessons learned, best practices, and meet fellow SAR people in your country or abroad.
SAR Types
- Ground SAR
- Aerial SAR
- Marine SAR
- SAR Dog Teams
- Urban SAR
- …and more
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“Finally, a purpose-built space where SAR volunteers connect, learn, and coordinate!”- SAR-X Member
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring the Search and Rescue community together in one connected, trusted space.
We aim to:
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Connect SAR members and organizations across ground, marine, aerial, canine, urban, and other SAR disciplines.
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Recognize the individuals and teams who dedicate their time, skills, and energy to saving lives.
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Share knowledge through forums and collaborative discussions about training, missions, and best practices.
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Build a community by creating meaningful connections between volunteers, professionals, and supporters worldwide.
SAR-X exists to strengthen the bonds across the SAR community and to provide a platform where experience, expertise, and commitment are celebrated.
FAQ
Question: What are SAR-X’s privacy and data policies regarding member content?
Our Answer: Your privacy is a top priority. We never sell or share your personal data with outside parties.
Private content — Your forum discussions, profile details, and private messages are visible only to other registered members of the SAR-X community.
Public content — Any material you choose to share on publicly available areas, such as article postings or SAR Registry profiles, will be visible to non-members.
We encourage you to review our full Privacy Policy to understand the safeguards and best practices we use to keep your information safe, secure, and accessible only where you intend it to be.
Question: Who can access the SAR-X platform?
Answer: SAR-X is an exclusive, members-only space. To view content and participate, you’ll need to create a free account. This ensures that our community is made up of people who are genuinely involved in—or interested in—Search and Rescue.
By requiring an account, we:
Build an exclusive network of SAR volunteers, professionals, and supporters.
Protect content so it’s only available to members, not the general public.
Creating an account is quick and free. Once you sign up, you’ll have full access to forums, messaging, the SAR Registry, and more.
Question: What does it mean that SAR-X is community driven?
Answer: SAR-X is built by and for the Search and Rescue community. Every feature, discussion, and connection is shaped by the people who participate.
We believe a strong platform comes from its members, which is why we:
Encourage members to share experiences, training tips, and mission stories.
Provide spaces for open discussion and collaboration across SAR disciplines.
Continuously improve the platform based on member feedback and input.
Foster an environment where everyone’s contribution matters, from new volunteers to seasoned professionals.
By being community driven, SAR-X ensures the platform grows in ways that reflect the real needs and values of the people it serves. A priority we are committed to for us all.