Resource Page
DTSAR Member's Handbook (1158 KB pdf)
By Laws Revised November 2011 (148 KB pdf)
SAR TECH I Requirements - Adult Members
Written Test - 120 questions (must pass with 70%)
Practicals consist of the following stations:
Crewleader SAR Ready Pack (22KB pdf) – contents of this will be used in the following stations
Hazardous Terrain Skills – establish a belay system between two points
Patient Transport – construct an improvised stretcher
Land Navigation – using topographic maps and compass complete a course over terrain commonly encountered in the operations area in a specified time frame, not to exceed 2000 meters during night time
Must be SAR TECH II certified and have Wilderness Intermediate Medical Class
All of the above stations are graded individually
Your Monitary Commitment - Pack and required equipment
DTSAR Commitment: Tuitions for medical class, purchase of book for member to keep and $50 test fee
SAR TECH I Study Guide (106 KB pdf)
Crewleader Operational Briefing (191 KB pdf)
SAR TECH II Requirements - Adult Members
Written Test - under 145 questions (must pass with 70%)
Practicals consist of the following stations:
24 Hour Pack (24 KB pdf)
Land Navigation – using topographic maps and compass complete a course over terrain commonly encountered in the operations area in a specified time frame, not to exceed 600 meters
Tracking – identify and mark a footprint track left by the evaluator and follow the track to its end
Rope Skills – demonstrate the ability to tie four basic knots and a harness with supplied rope and webbing
Route Search – locate and label clues in a given area demonstrating the ability to detect 50% of the clues using a route search tactic
Area Search – locate and label clues in a given area demonstrating the ability to detect 50% of the clues using an area search tactic
All of the above station tests are graded as a team and individually
Your Monitary Commitment: Pack and required equipment
DTSAR Commitment: Purchase of book for member to keep and $50 test fee
SAR TECH II Study Guide (270 KB pdf)
SAR TECH II Practical Exam Tips (221 KB)
SAR TECH III Requirements - All Members
Written Test - 75 questions (must have 53 or more correct)
Test is given at the SAR Barn all members are required to take this test
SAR TECH III Study Guide (69 KB pdf)
Area/Route Search Form (60KB pdf)
Track Idendification Form (54KB pdf)
DTSAR Survival Brochure (185KB pdf)
Stress Reactions and Tools (55 KB pdf)
Montana Code Annotated (Good Samaritan Law) (39 KB pdf)