Pennsylvania SAR Council 3. Hold a meeting to discuss the type of service your team will render, i.e., search management, hasty search, grid search, search dogs, water rescue, cave rescue, etc. This decision should be based upon the skills and preference of the volunteers and the needs of the area. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources or Pennsylvania SAR Council can offer advice in making this decision. Select a name for your team.
Most teams choose a geographical name.
Draft a temporary set of objectives. These should define the scope of service the unit will provide. Set a meeting date and start holding meetings. Draft some membership requirements. Do not make them too difficult.