Spring SAR Symposium 2026
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Welcome to the Symposium
Welcome to the Symposium
The Spring SAR Symposium is a hands-on training and networking event for Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers in Southcentral Alaska on May 16 – May 17, 2026. This event is designed to refresh SAR skills, learn from case studies, and strengthen collaboration among teams.
Planning is underway for the 2026 Spring SAR Symposium. Keep scrolling to see the agenda, recordings, and other goodies from last year's event.
📄Final AgendaÂ
📄Final AgendaÂ
🎥Recordings
🎥Recordings
Missed the event? Weren't able to attend all the sessions? Just want to rewatch a *really* good session? Check out the recordings below for any session that occurred in the auditorium.
Day 1 - Part 1
Day 1 - Part 1
Welcome | Team Introductions | Rescue Coordination Center
Day 1 - Part 2
Day 1 - Part 2
Case Study Panel | Solving Common Communication Challenges | Closing
Day 2 - Part 1
Day 2 - Part 1
Early Activation & Standby Best Practice | Paul Burke
Psychological First Responder Resilience | Dr. Jenn DowÂ
Day 2 - Part 2
Day 2 - Part 2
Structured Discussions on SAR Challenges & Innovations | Refining Decision-Making for Incident Commanders
Day 2 - Part 3
Day 2 - Part 3
Refining Decision-Making for Incident Commanders | Closing
📥 Resources
📥 Resources
Check out featured resources, slide decks, recordings, and more!
Slide Decks: Day One
Slide Decks: Day One
Rescue Coordination Center Slide Deck.pdfRescue Coordination Center
K9 Integration with Ground Teams Slide Deck.pdfK9 Integration with Ground Searchers
CalTopo for Field Users.pptxCalTopo Field Team Operations
Solving Common Communication Challenges Slide Deck.pdfSolving Common Communication Challenges in Search and Rescue
Slide Decks: Day Two
Slide Decks: Day Two
Early Activation & Standby Best Practices Slide Deck.pdfEarly Activation & Standby Best Practices
Psychological First Responder Resilience
CalTopo for ICP & Base Slide Deck.pdfCalTopo Base Operations
Refining SAR Decision-Making for IC Slide Deck.pdfRefining Decision-Making for Incident Commanders
Structured Discussions on SAR Challenges & Innovations
Structured Discussions on SAR Challenges & Innovations
Breakout Takeaways D.pdfBreakout Takeaways B.pdfBreakout Takeaways C.pdfBreakout Takeaways A.pdfCalTopo Handouts
CalTopo Handouts
AK Caltopo - Expectations and Suggestions for using Caltopo.pdfAK Caltopo - Guide - Summary of Field Team Naming Convention for SAR.pdfAK Caltopo - Guide - Viewing a mission map, updated.pdfAK Caltopo - Guide - Mission Map step by step guide, Admin and Manager, updated.pdfAK Caltopo "Base" Checklist.pdfCalTopo Orienteering Course
CalTopo Orienteering Course
Blue Course Map.pdfBlue Course
Blue Course
Red Course Map.pdfRed Course
Red Course
0N0AP.pdf7KCQD.pdfBVM4F.pdfPG0AE.pdf📌 More Information:
📌 More Information:
For questions, please contact Manch Garhart (mgarhart@aimt-sar.org) or Shelby Carlson (stersteeg@aimt-sar.org).
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