The use of canine resources to search structures or other
environments in a rescue operation requires responsibility for
the care and welfare of the canines during mission deployment.
This course offers task canine handler training on appropriate
canine search techniques and equipment.

• Course Enabling Objectives
  At the completion of this course the student will:
  
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Canine Search Specialist
  • Demonstrate the Canine Search Specialist's role and responsibilities for functional interaction during deployment and exercises
  • Network among the various task forces participating in the Canine Search Specialist training
  • Describe the DHS/FEMA US&R Canine Criteria and Search Team Evaluation process
  • Acknowledge US&R program updates and work group assignments
  • Prepare the canine and the handler with the skills needed to pass the canine assessments as outlined within the USAR System
  • 40 hour course