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SAR is a UK voluntary organisation which provides teams who assist the emergency services in the search for missing persons. Local SAR units are co-ordonated nationally by ALSAR (Association of Lowland Search and Rescue).

Description
The main purpose of local SAR units, is to assist in the search for vulnerable missing persons in urban, rural and lowland areas.

Dedication
In addition to search & rescue they also provide support and assistance at major/critical incidents, which include fires, floods and rail/air disasters. And may be called upon to give assistance to emergency services during adverse weather conditions, by providing 4x4 vehicle support, delivering essential supplies, transporting members of staff or patients and providing evacuation transport.

Closely Related Activities
Disaster Rapid Responce Volunteer 310, Mountain Rescue 422, Pothole Rescue 472, Red Cross 311, Special Constable 575, Surf Rescue 588, St John Ambulance 314, The Women's Royal Voluntary Service 629.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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