Being a part of a Search and Rescue organization is a fulfilling experience for our members. TRUSAR has three levels of membership; operational members, support members, and auxiliary members. The different levels vary in job description, time commitment, and training required. It is our goal to include anyone interested in promoting our mission by matching their skill set and availability with the tasks needed to run a nonprofit SAR organization. For the protection of our members and those we serve, all new members are subject to a background check and a probationary period. Operational and support members must be over the age of 18.

Please contact us at info@trusar.org for more information on joining.

To learn more about membership roles, please select from the following:

Operational Members & K9 Handlers

Support Members

Auxiliary Members


K9 Handlers:

Canines must be of sound structure and suitable temperament for tasks to be performed; fully immunized and maintained in excellent health; and, trained to a basic level in obedience. Qualified canines are those meeting these requirements except as to degree of training. Qualified canines will be certified per team standards before being fielded as operational. TRUSAR certifications shall be valid for two (2) years. National certifications are required for all K9 Specialists.

For more information about the requirements for becoming a K9 specialist visit our K9 page.