Public Classes

AMRG provides a variety of outreach and educational services, to community groups, government organizations, and law enforcement agencies. Our programs include:

Preventative SAR and Programs for Schools, Community Groups, and Children

AMRG provides educational programs for tailored for children. AMRG and the Allegheny County Child Abduction Response Team are western Pennsylvania’s local provider of National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) training programs to keep children safe.

• Hug-A-Tree and Survive is a 1 hour long education program that teaches pre-school and elementary school children what to do if they get lost outdoors.
• NetSmartz is a NCMEC class that provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children be safer online with the goal of helping children to become more aware of potential online risks and empowering them to help prevent victimization by making safer choices on- and offline.
• KidSmartz is a NCMEC class that child safety program that educates families about preventing abduction and empowers kids in grades K-5 to practice safer behaviors. This program offers resources to help parents, caregivers, and teachers protect kids by teaching and practicing the 4 Rules of Personal Safety using classroom lessons, at-home lessons, parent tips, and fun printable activities.
• Smokey the Bear visits. AMRG’s DCNR Wildfire Wardens can bring Smokey the Bear to your event.
• Scout badges and community events.
• Search Dog Demonstrations, Meet-and-Greets, and Touch-A-Truck Events

Children educational programs are provided at no cost, though donations are welcome. Contact us for more details.

Professional SAR Training and Education for First Responders

AMRG is the premier provider of advanced SAR training, beyond standard classes taught through the County Fire Academy. AMRG is a registered educational provider for PA Dept of Health continuing education, MPOETC Continuing Law Enforcement Education (CLEE) training provider, and a NASAR training provider.

• Search and Rescue Classes, from introductory trainings to advanced specialty topics
• Managing Lost Person Incidents (MLPI) advanced search management training
• Search Initial Actions for Law Enforcement Training
• Search Initial Actions for First Responders
• Swiftwater Incident Management (SWIM) for VRSR water rescue teams
• SARTopo/CalTopo mapping and planning training
• Missing Person Response Planning for Communities and Police Departments
• Custom SAR training for your department
• Wilderness First Aid Classes
• Parades, Fairs, and Other Special Events

If you are interested in having AMRG present any of these programs to your organization, please contact us.

There may be costs associated professional SAR training.

AMRG never charges law enforcement agencies, government organizations, or subjects for any of our emergency services. We are 100% volunteer, non-profit, and do not charge for search or rescue services, but we may need to charge for training.