SAR Fundamentals Exam Questions and Correct Answers| 2026 Updated

SAR Fundamentals Exam Questions
and Correct Answers| 2026 Updated




Define Search and Rescue


Answer: The use of available resources to assist persons and property in potential
or actual distress.




Eight Major Duties of SAR Coordinator (SC)


Answer: 1.Identify all SAR resources in area.


2. Establish close liaison with other services and agencies for SAR.


3. Prepare a comprehensive SAR plan.


4.Establish Rescue Coordination Centers (RCC).


5. Ensure operations conform to the National SAR Manual.


6. Conduct SAR.


7. Suspend SAR cases when necessary.


8. Report results to the parent operating command.

, Who is responsible for planning the SAR mission?


Answer: SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC)


*Designated by the SC to manage a specific SAR mission and has full operation

authority of the SAR Coordinator.




What function does the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) perform during a SAR

mission?


Answer: The SAR Coordinator (SC)


*District Commander




How many minutes prior to arrival on scene should a SAR unit (SRU) notify the

OSC?


Answer: 15 minutes




What are the five response stages?


Answer: 1. Awareness


2. Initial Actions


3. Planning