Spring SAR Symposium 2026
Spring SAR Symposium 2026
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.
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.
Welcome | Team Introductions | Rescue Coordination Center
Case Study Panel | Solving Common Communication Challenges | Closing
Early Activation & Standby Best Practice | Paul Burke
Psychological First Responder Resilience | Dr. Jenn DowÂ
Structured Discussions on SAR Challenges & Innovations | Refining Decision-Making for Incident Commanders
Refining Decision-Making for Incident Commanders | Closing
Check out featured resources, slide decks, recordings, and more!
Rescue Coordination Center
K9 Integration with Ground Searchers
CalTopo Field Team Operations
Solving Common Communication Challenges in Search and Rescue
Early Activation & Standby Best Practices
Psychological First Responder Resilience
CalTopo Base Operations
Refining Decision-Making for Incident Commanders
For questions, please contact Manch Garhart (mgarhart@aimt-sar.org) or Shelby Carlson (stersteeg@aimt-sar.org).
If you're interested in future trainings or SAR symposiums, fill out this form!