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TRAINING

Specialized Training for Search Readiness

Northern Illinois Search and Rescue, LLC provides specialized training that helps public safety agencies and volunteers build the skills and readiness needed when a search is underway.

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Training Programs

Ground Search Techniques

Methods for searching terrain effectively and systematically as part of a coordinated team.

Land Navigation

Map, compass, and navigation skills to move confidently and accurately in the field.

Incident Support

Preparing team members to support search operations and work alongside incident command.

Lost Person Behavior

Strategies and Statistics on the behavior of lost persons. Based on the teachings of Robert J. Koester

Readiness

Building community preparedness for public safety agencies and volunteers so they are ready to respond.

RESOURCES

Search Resources

Northern Illinois Search and Rescue, LLC provides operational support services and coordinates with trained search teams across Illinois

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when minutes matter!

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STEP UP TO THE SEARCH

Northern Illinois Search and Rescue, LLC is actively seeking dedicated ground searchers, technical navigators, radio communications operators, and logistics support crew across the region.

Our volunteer specialists undergo intensive field readiness training, land navigation evaluations, and incident command protocol integration.

Whether you bring technical field experience or an unwavering commitment to search operations, your dedication helps bring loved ones home.

APPLY TO JOIN

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 21+ YEARS OLD · PHYSICAL FITNESS · CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

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CONNECT WITH NILSAR

Northern Illinois Search and Rescue, LLC provides dedicated wilderness, urban, and water-edge search capabilities. We coordinate directly with law enforcement, fire protection districts, emergency management agencies, and civic organizations for operational deployment and joint readiness training.

OPERATIONAL BASE

Northern Illinois, IL

AGENCY COORDINATOR

John Bennett

jbennett.sar@gmail.com

DISPATCH / DIRECT

(847) 652-0728