TEXSAR Search & Rescue

TEXSAR is a large and diverse search and rescue organization headquartered in Austin, TX. Our size allows us to encompass a wide variety of search, rescue, and disaster management specialties. Although most members are field deployable, you do not have to be field deployable to become a member of TEXSAR. There are roles available for incident management, specific consulting expertise, as well as field deployment. Common areas of expertise include:

Incident Command
Logistics
Planning
Finance
Operations
Fundraising
Firefighting
Ground Search & Rescue
High Angle Rescue
Swiftwater Rescue
Rescue Diver
Boat Operator
K-9 Flanker
Physicians and/or Nurses
Paramedic
Legal Advisors
Meteorologists
Crime Scene Preservation
Communication Protocols
CPR & First Aid
Fire Behavior
GIS Specialists
Linguist/Translators
HAZMAT
Helicopter Pilot
Landing Zone Management
Lost Person Behavior
Mantracking
Wilderness Navigation
Fundraising
Public Relations
Social Media Ninjas
Network Techs
Film and Photographers