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We serve as a rapid response mutual aid unit across the northern and central California regions as a resource of the California Office of Emergency Services.
Our Mission Statement
Our Mission Statement
California Search and Rescue’s primary mission is to be a quick-response mutual aid unit, offering Search and Rescue resources within California, under the direction of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).
Our Purpose
Our Purpose
CALSAR’s purpose is dedicated to serving as a well-equipped response team for search and rescue emergencies under the jurisdiction of Cal OES. The Unit’s training equips our members with the skills and knowledge to conduct search, rescue, first aid, recovery, evacuation, emergency operations, mutual aid, or similar services. This trained assistance is maintained and kept at the ready to be deployed at a moment's notice, making it available to Cal OES in the event of an emergency. In addition to our core responsibilities, California Search and Rescue is dedicated to performing other acts beneficial to the community. These efforts reflect our commitment to enhancing community safety and well-being.
What makes CALSAR different from other Search & Rescue teams?
What makes CALSAR different from other Search & Rescue teams?
Unlike most search and rescue teams, CALSAR doesn't operate in just one county. Instead, we are deployed as mutual aid to help other counties and SAR organizations throughout California at the direction of the California Office of Emergency Services.
History
History
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California Search & Rescue (formerly California Explorer Search & Rescue or Cal-ESAR) grew from the Explorer Program of the Boy Scouts of America (Post 12 chartered in 1969). CALSAR has since evolved into it's own separate search and rescue organization, fully self-funded and independently run.
In the Explorer days, Post 12 became the first certified Explorer Search & Rescue unit in California, and in 1974 began responding to rescue missions and performed other public service activities. In 1986, Post 12 became the first Explorer Search & Rescue unit under the California Office of Emergency Services serving a statewide area of response.
Watch this video from Cal OES to see what it takes to be in Search & Rescue!
Search and Rescue Missions - What Does it Take.mp4Check out this member-created video featuring California Search & Rescue in action. Discover the dedication, teamwork, and mission behind CALSAR – We are CALSAR.
We Are CALSAR 2025.mp4Page updated
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