News & Press https://nasar.org/news/default.asp Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:02:00 GMT Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:10:00 GMT Copyright © 2026 National Association For Search And Rescue The National Association for Search and Rescue Partners with FocusPoint International https://nasar.org/news/news.asp?id=720817 https://nasar.org/news/news.asp?id=720817 We are honored to announce that we have officially designated FocusPoint International’s Overwatch x Rescue (OxR) as our Official Rescue Coverage Provider. This partnership highlights a shared commitment to protecting those who head into high-risk environments. We are proud to provide our members with the coordinated support and financial protection they need while they’re out serving others. 

Key benefits of the OxR plan:

  • 24/7 Global SOS Response: 24/7 multilingual emergency assistance from crisis response centers staffed by former military, first responders, and law enforcement personnel.
  • Comprehensive Emergency Support: Coordination and financial coverage for search and rescue, medical evacuations, and repatriation.
  • Financial Protection: Full financial coverage for search and rescue operations, medical evacuations, and other coordinated emergency services with no deductibles, activity or altitude restrictions, claims processes, or monetary limits.
  • Multi-Device Support: Compatible with satellite-enabled smartphones, SPOT X, Garmin, ZOLEO, and more.

 

Link to More Information: oxr_-_nasar_official_rescue_.pdf

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:10:00 GMT Wandering Guidelines by CA POST https://nasar.org/news/news.asp?id=717665 https://nasar.org/news/news.asp?id=717665 The California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) has released a new document - POST Wandering Guidelines.  These guidelines were created to help law enforcement respond quickly and effectively when individuals with autism, Alzheimer's disease, and/or dementia go missing.

POST also produced a companion video.

]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2026 14:30:00 GMT Outdoor Prolink Member Benefit https://nasar.org/news/news.asp?id=713015 https://nasar.org/news/news.asp?id=713015 OUTDOOR PROLINK IS A NEW BENEFIT FOR NASAR MEMBERS

We are excited to partner with Outside Prolink to offer our members phenomenal pro level discounts on over 180 brands of outside gear and apparel.  Some of these discounts are pretty hefty and are just what volunteer responders need and can appreciate.  

If you were on the fence about joining or renewing, consider what gear you may need to purchase or replace over the next year.  The savings may very well pay for your membership and then some.

Members should log into their account to receive information on how to get that discount today !

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:19:00 GMT WEC RENEWAL PROCESS https://nasar.org/news/news.asp?id=706360 https://nasar.org/news/news.asp?id=706360 NASAR has updated is policy for renewal of BWFA, WFA, WFR, and WEMTU certifications.  Please take a look at the policy here.]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:59:00 GMT IASARC and NASAR Partner for You https://nasar.org/news/news.asp?id=698503 https://nasar.org/news/news.asp?id=698503

NASAR is pleased to announce our partnership with IASARC in the continuation of advancing the SAR profession through certifications, advocacy, and scientific research. IASARC has a remarkable staff and we are confident that they will be a industry leader in search and rescue.


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