Search and Rescue Training

Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) Course


The Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) course is considered the basic training course for personnel who have responsibilities to respond to a SAR incident as a field searcher.
This course provides a broad overview of SAR fundamentals, lost person behavior, scope of SAR operations, SAR resources, search techniques, and search crew field operations. 
This course is designed to provide the training necessary for emergency management
 personnel to function on a SAR mission as specified in the ESDA Administrative Rule. 
This course is intended for all emergency responders, including police, fire, emergency management, and park & recreation personnel, who might be involved 
in a search incident during the normal course of their duties.

The Basic Land Navigation (BNAV) course is a prerequisite for participants to attend the 
Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) course. 

Participants must be at least 18 years old, and affiliated with an 
ISARC member agency to take this course.
There are indoor and outdoor components, including nighttime activities, in this class. 
You must complete the entire class in order to receive a certificate.
The class is limited to 24 people.




TAZEWELL COUNTY EMA SAR is hosting an 
Illinois Search and Rescue Council Ground Search and Rescue course
Saturday, October 10, 2025 - Class starts at 8:30am and ends approx. at 10:00pm
Sunday, October 11, 2025 - Class starts at 9:00am and ends approx. at 2:00pm
Check in begins at 8:00am
McLean County EMA
  104 W. Front St. Basement Room 10 
Bloomington, IL  61701


If you have any questions, please contact:
 Bryan Collett
(309) 264-0457

Training Cost: 
The class is free to attend.
 However, a $25 registration fee is required at the time of sign-up. 
This fee will not be charged to your credit card if you attend the class.

ISARC Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made within 48 hours of the class, or failure to attend without notice,
 will result in the registration fee and applicable processing fees being charged. 
You must cancel 48 hours before the class in order to NOT be charged the 
$25 registration fee plus processing charges. 
 To cancel your registration, please email [email protected]

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation


 

Location Information

  • McLean County EMA
  • 104 W. Front St, Bloomington, IL, 61707 US
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Personal Info

  • This will be charged to your card if you do not cancel or show up to class.

The Basic Land Navigation (BNAV) course has been completed.

I confirm that I am **18 years of age or older** and that I have met **all required prerequisites** for this course.

I confirm that I am a member of an agency who is a member of the Illinois Search and Rescue Council.

You must check **all applicable boxes** to indicate that you have completed each required prerequisite.

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Lead Instructor: Bryan Collett - (309) 264-0457 - [email protected]
Just a quick note to let you know that our lead instructor will be sending you an information email soon. It will include important details about the schedule and what you'll need to have or prepare in advance.

Please keep an eye on your inbox and let me know if you have any questions once you receive it.

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