SAR OPS provides public training, community preparedness programs, and technical rescue instruction designed to build confidence, competence, and readiness when it matters most.

Our team rappelled 25 stories down the Hilton Universal City to help raise over $1.6 million for Union Rescue Mission.
Read the full story →Learn fundamental rope skills, equipment use, safety systems, and controlled descents under the supervision of SAR OPS instructors.
Expand your rope skills with multi-stage rappels, rope transitions, ascending systems, edge management, and advanced movement techniques.
Introduction to rescue systems, anchors, hauling, lowering, patient packaging, and team-based rope rescue operations.
From certification courses to open community days, there is a way for everyone to get more prepared.
A look back at recent courses, exercises, and community days. This is the work behind the readiness.