New England Search and Rescue

New England Search and Rescue

New England Search and Rescue (NESAR) is a non-profit organization aimed at the search for and provision of aid to people who are lost, in distress, or in imminent danger in New England.

The general field of the New England Search and Rescue includes many specialty sub-fields, mostly based upon terrain considerations. These include ground search and rescue, including the use of ATVs; And water search and rescue, including the use of jet skis, boats, and a 24/7 dive team.

Ground Search

Rescue rope training

Ground search consists of the use of ATVs in wooded terrain to locate the missing party

Water Search

Water Search consists of the use of jet skis, boats, and a 24/7 dive team to search for a missing party in the water.


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