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NASAR course completion required.

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AR 670-1 compliant

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Search & Rescue Technician Badge (Basic Badge)

(a) Awarded for permanent wear upon successful completion of the TXSG Search & Rescue, Technician Course (SARTECH II) and issuance of TXSG Certificate and Form 1059.

(b) TXSG-SAR School Pre-requisites

• FEMA IS 100b/c: Introduction to the Incident Command System

• FEMA IS 200b/c: ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents

• FEMA IS 700b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

• FEMA IS 800c/d: National Response Framework, an Introduction

• FEMA IS 809: Emergency Support Function #9- Search and Rescue

• FEMA IS 35: Safety Orientation

• BOT or Federal Equivalent

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certifying Course

• Bloodborne Pathogens Certifying Course

• Identifying and Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

• Wilderness First Aid Certifying Course (online or in person)

• TNG-80A: Swiftwater Awareness

• Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle E-Course

• A-100: Basic Aviation

• Boating Safety (Boat US Foundation)

(b) TXSG-SAR School - Search and Rescue Technician (SARTECH II)

• Meet all TXSG-SAR Program Prerequisites.

• Complete National Association for Search and Rescue FUNSAR coursework.

• Complete National Association for Search and Rescue SARTECH II practical certification.

• Must meet TXSG HT/WT Policy.

• Pass the TXSG PT Test.

• Pass the TXSG Timed 3-Mile Pack Test (25 lbs. minimum weight) 60 mins.

• Must recertify every three years through NASAR and the TXSG Training Center.

Search & Rescue Field Team Lead Badge (Senior Badge)

• Awarded for permanent wear upon successful completion of the TXSG Search & Rescue, Field Team Leader Course (SARTECH I) and issuance of TXSG Certificate and Form 1059.

• Meet all TXSG-SAR Program Prerequisites.

• Complete all requirements for SARTECH II plus:

• Complete National Association for Search and Rescue SARTECH FTL / SARTECH I course and practical certification.

• FEMA IS-559: Local Damage Assessment.

• FEMA IS240.b: Leadership and Influence.

• FEMA IS241.b: Decision Making and Problem Solving.

• ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents.

• Earn the Senior MEMS.

Search and Rescue Manager Badge (Master Badge)

• Awarded for permanent wear upon successful completion of the TXSG Search & Rescue, Search Manager Course, and issuance of TXSG Certificate and Form 1059.

• Meet all TXSG-SAR Program Prerequisites.

• Complete all requirements for SARTECH II and SARTECH I plus:

• Complete National Association for Search and Rescue SARTECH SARMGR course and practical certification.

• ICS-400: Advanced ICS Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents.

• Earn the Master MEMS.