The UK ISAR search dogs are an integral component of the search function when deployed overseas; and are a requirement for UK ISAR to maintain its classification under the United Nations International External Classification (IEC) process for a Heavy Rescue capability.
Using the search dogs ensure that teams do not have to put their human team members into dangerous situations without it being necessary. It is essential that the search dog teams both pass an initial competency pathway, and regularly attend exercises and continuous professional development training to be deployed internationally. The training provided by UK ISAR prepares the team for deployment and installs assurance for the operational teams.
Whenever UK ISAR deploys, the search dogs are always highly visible components and offer reassurance to disaster affected communities that we are using the very best tools available to search for and locate missing victims of disasters.
