13 Fully Trained, Experienced Search Personnel
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CCSAR has been responding to incidents across Connecticut and New England since 1994, working alongside the CT, RI, and MA State Police, the U.S. Coast Guard, numerous local police agencies, and both municipal and volunteer fire departments. The team participated in the J.F. Kennedy Jr. search off Martha’s Vineyard and has served as the designated responding unit for the Rhode Island State Police on successful wilderness and cadaver missions. CCSAR K-9 teams and support personnel deployed to the World Trade Center disaster site, where members assisted with both rescue operations and rubble removal during recovery efforts. The team also responded to the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina, sending three K-9 teams and two operational support members to aid in the disaster relief effort.
Search Management Team & Field Leaders
Trained in the Incident Command System, the team regularly develops written task assignments, conducts debriefs, and compiles detailed reports. Members are skilled in the use of GPS technology as well as traditional map-and-compass navigation, and all are equipped with handheld VHF radios to ensure clear communication in the field. The team is available to assist agencies with preplanning search functions, and several members are additionally trained in Critical Incident Stress Management, further strengthening their readiness and support capacity.
CCSAR-Owned Professional Equipment
CCSAR maintains a wide range of equipment to support diverse search scenarios, including the latest navigation tools for both land and water operations. The team utilizes various watercraft suited to the many waterways found across Connecticut and the surrounding region, and carries communication systems that ensure reliable contact in the field. Their setup includes numerous resources that enable fully functional base operations on-site, supported by sophisticated training and tools for documentation and reporting to the appropriate authorities. CCSAR also coordinates closely with other regional resource teams as needed, strengthening effectiveness across missions.
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Member-Owned Equipment & Supplies
CCSAR members own and maintain their own K9s, along with the personal equipment required to support their work in the field. Maintaining operational readiness is a serious commitment, and each handler dedicates time, training, and resources to ensure the highest levels of safety and success on every mission.