Enhanced Imaging Technologies: FLIR, Night Vision, LiDAR, and Synthetic Aperture Radar in Emergency Response
Foreword In the realm of search and rescue and emergency response operations, the utilization of advanced imagery technologies has become increasingly crucial for enhancing operational effectiveness and efficiency. In this […]
Enhancing Search and Rescue with UAVs: Emergency Response Capability
In recent years, the utilization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, in search and rescue (SAR) and emergency management has emerged as a game-changer. The combination of […]
How to Save a Life – New Zealand Geographic profile YSAR, training the next generation
New Zealand Geographic May/June issue profile Youth Search and Rescue (YSAR Trust), through a student lens of what its like to train to become the next generation of Search and Rescue and Emergency Management responders.
Institutional Knowledge Transfer From One Generation to the Next
YSAR core objective is to train young people to become active community volunteers in the Search and Rescue and Civil Defence Emergency Management sectors. Our key focus in YSAR is the […]
Seven Sharp – If you went missing, who would go looking for you?
Most likely, it’d be volunteers from New Zealand Search and Rescue, and they’re on the hunt for new recruits. We had the privilege to be interviewed on 7 Sharp about […]
Celebrating Volunteers in Search and Rescue and Emergency Management
As we reach the end of this week celebrating volunteers, I’d like to say thank you to the Search and Rescue and Emergency Management volunteers who tirelessly turn up for […]
YSAR accompany Police on National Roadshow
Youth Search and Rescue recruiting for 2019 – applications open now
YSAR online applications are now open for the 2019 intake. We have 22 positions available for College students from Tauranga and Auckland in year 11 and are wanting a diverse group of young people. Limited places available so register your interest early.
YSAR in the USA – Sunlive report
“One of the guys in their Marin County Search and Rescue organisation, just outside San Francisco, found us on Facebook. They liked what they saw and wound up asking if we’d be willing to do an exchange. We can’t quite believe it’s happening.”
