About the Arkansas Search and Rescue Association

Mission Statement

The mission of ASARA is to act as a professional, educational, and standardization organization which supports search and rescue by promoting, and assisting in the development of resources, training and educational opportunities with the underlying purpose of saving lives.


Purpose

The purpose of the Arkansas Search and Rescue Association (ASARA) is to promote and assist in the development of search capabilities within the State of Arkansas.

The Association is dedicated to the advancement of search and rescue skills, the standardization of procedures, communications and equipment, and the continued improvement of the coordination between federal, state, county, and local paid and volunteer search and rescue agencies and organizations.


Latest Posts

  • CANCELED – 2024 ASARA SAR Saturday – February 10, 2024

    UPDATE:

    Unfortunately,  SAR Saturday that was scheduled to be held at the Tyler Bend Campground, Buffalo National River on Saturday February 10, 2024 is CANCELED.
    
    There are not currently any plans for a new date at this time.
    
    Please watch for registration to open soon for the Annual Arkansas Search and Rescue Association State SAR Conference which will be held in Russellville June 6-9, 2024.

    Host:  Arkansas Search and Rescue Association (ASARA) and Buffalo National River Search and Rescue (BUFFSAR)
    Location: Buffalo National River, Tyler Bend Campground
    When:  Saturday, February 10, 2024 09:00
    

    Registration Form

    If you have any questions, contact James Mason at jamesisretired @ gmail.com (remove spaces).
  • 2024 ASARA State SAR Conference