YOUR JOURNEY AS A %%SEARCH TECHNICIAN%%
Start your journey with expert-led training designed to equip you for real-world impact. As a qualified Search Technician, you'll support the emergency services across London 24/7.
Our structured training pathway builds knowledge, confidence and operational readiness for deployment in varied terrain and high-pressure environments. Our volunteers come from all backgrounds and walks of life, so our training is designed to accomodate all levels of experience.
DAYS OF TRAINING TO
BECOME QUALIFIED AS A
SEARCH TECHNICIAN
AROUND THE CLOCK RESPONSE, LED ENTIRELY BY OUR TRAINED VOLUNTEERS
%%FIRST STEPS%%
Start your journey into search and rescue with a clear introduction to how we operate, what’s involved, and where your skills and interests could be most valuable. This is your chance to be curious, explore whether volunteering with us is right for you and set the right foundation.
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ONLINE WEBINAR
An introductory webinar covering our work, expectations and opportunities in both operational and support roles.
SELECTION DAY
A chance to meet the team face-to-face, help us understand your skills, attitude, and readiness for training with the team.
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SEARCH AND RESCUE 101
An essential introduction to how we work as a team, covering roles, procedures, and kit, while helping you build a connection with the team.
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Core training modules build the essential knowledge and practical skills you’ll need to qualify as a Search Technician. Delivered by experienced team members, they are hands-on and focus on safety, strategy, and operational readiness.
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CORE MEDICAL SKILLS
Build confidence in emergency first aid, learning how to assess and manage casualties challenging search environments.
MISPER BEHAVIOUR
Explore how different types of missing people behave and how this shapes an informed, targeted search strategies.
NAVIGATION
A nationally recognised course that equips you to navigate effectively using maps, compasses, and practical techniques in wooded areas .
ONLINE ESSENTIALS
Complete essential learning in safeguarding, manual handling, GDPR, health and safety and neurodiversity awareness to support others.
CORE COMMS SKILLS
Building confidence in using radios, briefings and debriefings, interviewing techniques – all critical for clear, effective and safe operations.
CORE SEARCH SKILLS
The foundation of everything we do. Learn the techniques and proactices that guidehow we work across different search areas.
ADVANCED SKILLS
Develop capability with vital tools like clue detection, mental health awareness and crime scene management to support searches.
SEARCH NAVIGATION
Refine your ability to navigate live search environments, using maps, terrain awareness and applications like Outdoor Active.
RIVER BANK SEARCH
Train to search safely right up to the edge of rivers, lakes and canals, including different rescue techniques to use from land.
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Our assessment is designed to ensure you’re confident, capable, and ready to deploy. Through practical exercises and team assessments, you’ll demonstrate everything you've learned in real-world scenarios.
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OPERATIONAL EXERCISE
Work amongst our experienced team members deployed during a simulated search to build confience and consolidate learning so far.
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ASSESSMENT DAY
Our chance assess Search Technicnans alongside the full team deployment, so we main confidence in our professionalism.
PROBATION
Gives you the support you need in your first year to ensure you can deploy confidently, integrate into the team and continue to learn.
Join us in making a
Difference
Your support can help us find missing persons and bring hope to families in need.
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