FIRST RESPONDERS EMERGENCY CALL OUT NUMBER: 1-800-924-5550
Our Mission since 1994.
“To be the lead volunteer canine search and rescue team in Connecticut as determined by emergency service agencies and the community, and to foster a climate of excellence and professionalism in search and rescue.”
Our services are free of charge to all police and fire municipalities. To request CCSAR for a search, please contact your local police, state police, or fire department.
What We Do.
Volunteer Professional Dog Teams Locating Lost and Missing Persons
Search
CCSAR is deployed by police, fire, or state emergency management agencies to provide fully trained and professional canine teams for searches involving lost or missing persons. Our volunteers and their dogs are certified in one or more of CCSAR’s four primary search disciplines: woodland airscent, human remains detection, trailing, and water search.
Train
CT Canine Search and Rescue dogs undergo extensive training, often requiring eighteen months or more of multiple sessions per week to develop into reliably skilled search dogs. Ongoing training is also necessary to maintain proficiency and pass re-certification tests. To meet CCSAR’s high standards, handlers and support personnel complete extensive training and testing in areas such as wilderness navigation, search and rescue techniques, radio communication, first aid, and other critical skills.
Educate
CCSAR maintains an active outreach program to raise awareness about its work and promote personal safety in the outdoors. Members and their dogs visit schools, camps, and community groups across Connecticut, offering educational talks and demonstrations that showcase search techniques and share important safety tips.
Human Resources.
Learn how CCSAR supports search operations across Connecticut with specialized skills, equipment, and readiness to assist partner agencies.
Canine Resources.
Learn more about CCSAR’s certified canine resources and the variety of specialized search disciplines.
Would you like to help our emergency response team train our search dogs?
For individuals interested in working with working dogs, spending extended time outdoors, and assisting our Search and Rescue team train, you may inquire about volunteering.
