As the demands for Search & Rescue Responders to join the professional ranks of other Public Safety communities increase, the need to seek a quality foundation in SAR Education and Certification continues to grow. AERIE believes this education starts with basic Ground SAR training and progresses through Leadership and Specialization.
AERIE offers Certification Exams(CE) in several disciplines for canine search and rescue/recovery handlers. For a general overview of the examination process and guidelines please review the Canine Search Specialist Examination Annex (pdf). All registration for examinations will be conducted through AERIE.
Certification Examination Disciplines:
- Area Canine Search Specialist
- Trailing Canine Search Specialist
- Human Remains Detection Canine Search Specialist
- Water Human Remains Detection Canine Search Specialist
- Disaster Live/Disaster HRD Canine Search Specialist
- Avalanche Canine Search Specialist
- Canine Ground Search Specialist
- Prerequisites for all CSS Disciplines
Here are Benefits of AERIE Canine Examination and information on becoming a AERIE Canine Examiner.
If you are interested in what Canine Search Specialists (Search and Rescue/Recovery Canine Handlers) do and what to consider if you are thinking about becoming a canine handler, we encourage you to take the Introduction to Canine Search and Rescue Course (K9 ISAR). Please check out the information about this rewarding but challenging volunteer opportunity.
If you would like more information, here is the direct contact for our Canine Subgroup that can assist you with answering your questions.
