Visiting this web site requires a newer version of Netscape Communicator. Visit Microsoft's Web site to obtain the newest version of Internet Explorer, or visit Netscape's Web site to obtain the newest version of Netscape Communicator. Visiting this web site without first upgrading your browser may result in unreliable behavior. The staff and volunteers of SAR are community leaders and are very active within the community.
Members participate in a variety of charitable and educational programs.
Two programs that we are especially proud of are our School Program, which teaches children what to do if they become lost, and our partnership with the Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew Program, Crew 360. Washoe County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue working with the Washoe County School District has created an educational program for children that is offered to all schools in the Washoe County School District. SAR volunteers teach children in the 3rd grade the basic equipment needed when they go hiking and methods to help them be found if ever they are lost. The Contractor's Auxiliary has assisted by donating 10,000 whistles to be given to the students as part of the program. Boy Scouts involved in the Venture Crew, Crew 360 may participate in SAR training and classes, similar to an Explorer group.