SARCON 2024

SARCON 2024

The Annual NASAR Virtual Search and Rescue Conference - We Are Looking For You To Join Us

By The National Association For Search And Rescue

Date and time

June 21 · 1pm - June 22 · 1pm PDT

Location

Online

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Agenda

SARCON Day 1
SARCON Day 2

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

NASAR's Annual Individual Member Meeting

The annual NASAR Member Meeting is our membership's opportunity to be updated about current affairs, the organizations Financials, and their annual opportunity to discuss topics with the board of dir...

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Helping Survivors

Katjarina Hurt

Most of us feel prepared to manage the technical and medical aspects of a rescue or recovery, but what happens when there are survivors with additional needs as they struggle with anxiety, fear, grie...

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

The Why Behind Repeated SAR Incidents

Emily Abell

With SAR incidents increasing in many areas, there is growing interest in efforts to try to decrease SARs through educational outreach. But these efforts can be limited in their effectiveness when th...

3:00 PM - 3:05 PM

Break

Break for conversation and sponsor presentations.

3:05 PM - 3:35 PM

Search Through A Federal Lens (AFRCC)

Michelle Thornton

How can Federal assets assist local search & rescue efforts? Ever wonder how to tap into those resource? The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) is the Federal Inland SAR Coordinator that wo...

3:35 PM - 4:05 PM

NASAR Ask Anything

NASAR BOD

Open Forum for NASAR Related questions to be answered.

4:05 PM - 4:10 PM

Break

Break for commercials & sponsor presentations

4:10 PM - 4:40 PM

Search Intelligence: Using AI

Dr. Chris Young

Intelligence is a process by which certain types of information/data are acquired or requested by those directing a missing person incident. The process continues by rallying teams of resources to co...

4:40 PM - 5:10 PM

USAR - Drones Are Cheaper Than Lives

Darryl Ashford-Smith

Why in this day and age would you commit a responder to search a collapsed structure? Of course, eventually we would have to commit responders to the collapse but initially, there is so much we can a...

5:10 PM - 5:15 PM

Break

NASAR

Commercials & Sponsor Presentations

5:15 PM - 5:45 PM

Unleashing K-9 Precision w/ AI

Almog Koren

In the critical world of Search and Rescue (SAR), every second counts. Traditional training methods for working dogs, while valuable, can reach limitations. This presentation explores how Artificial ...

5:45 PM - 6:15 PM

Building Diversity & Equity in KR SAR

Alex Collier

The GA-CERT K9 program is committed to enhancing search and rescue capabilities within our community through collaboration, education, and volunteerism. Our proposal seeks to showcase how partnership...

6:15 PM - 6:30 PM

Closing Remarks

About this event

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SARCON 2024 - Beyond Boarders

This year's theme, "Going Beyond Borders," reflects our commitment to transcending geographical, technological, and interdisciplinary boundaries in the field of search and rescue. NASAR is represented on several continents, and we are absolutely proud of that! Whether you're a seasoned SAR professional, a volunteer, or just passionate about the field, SARCON 2024 promises a wealth of knowledge, networking opportunities, and the latest insights in SAR techniques and technology.


What to Expect:

  • Keynote speeches by renowned SAR experts.
  • Workshops and panel discussions on cutting-edge SAR technologies and methodologies.
  • Networking opportunities with SAR professionals from around the world.


Mark your calendars and prepare to be a part of an event that promises to expand your horizons and deepen your understanding of the SAR community's vital role.

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Organized by

The National Association For Search And Rescue

Since 1973 the National Association For Search And Rescue has been developing and providing high quality SAR education and certification materials. 

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