Links:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Search & Rescue
LA Sheriff's Search and Rescue is comprised of both sworn reserves and civilian volunteers. All members are EMT qualified.
National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR)
National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) is a nonprofit agency which promotes SAR. They have the closest thign to a national certification standard, however many local agencies do not follow the standard.
SAR City
SAR City is a yearly training event over Columbus Day weekend in October sponsored by the Barstow Desert Rescue Squad of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. See page on this website - SAR City.
Firescope
Free downloads of manuals.