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Bay Area Search and Rescue Council
The Bay Area Search And Rescue Council (BASARC) was formed in 1990 to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and information, establish working groups to develop common training, communications and management skills, and to promote professionalism in the Search and Rescue community. Made up of the more than 1000 volunteer members, BASARC represents 20 separate Search and Rescue Organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area.

California Explorer Search and Rescue
California Explorer Search and Rescue (Cal-ESAR) is an active volunteer search and rescue team based in the San Francisco Bay Area that responds to searches and other emergencies throughout the State of California. We operate as a non-profit, youth organization open to young, motivated people ages 15 and up (14 and in High School) and adults.

California Rescue Dog Association (CARDA)
The purpose of the California Rescue Dog Association(CARDA) is to furnish highly trained volunteer search dog teams for search and rescue; to train and promote working dogs for search missions; to support and organize tests for search dogs; and to further the public knowledge, interest and use of search and rescue trained dogs.

K9 Development
The primary objective and basic philosophy of K9 Development is to help owners maintain a balanced relationship with their dog. K9 Devleopment establishes open communication based on a sound working understanding between you and your dog.

National Association for Search and Rescue
The National Association for Search and Rescue, Inc., (NASAR) is a not-for-profit membership association dedicated to advancing professional, literary, and scientific knowledge in fields related to search and rescue. NASAR is comprised of thousands of paid and non-paid professionals interested in all aspects of search and rescue - the humanitarian cause of saving lives - throughout the United States and around the world. "...that others may live."

National Urban Search and Rescue Response System
The National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System, established under the authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 1989 is a framework for structuring local emergency services personnel into integrated disaster response task forces.

These task forces, complete with necessary tools and equipment, and required skills and techniques, can be deployed by FEMA for the rescue of victims of structural collapse.

Noah's Wish
Noah's Wish is a unique animal welfare organization dedicated exclusively to rescuing and sheltering animals in disasters throughout the United States and Canada.

The Western Dragon
Helping owners to treat their whole pet's indiviual needs using the most appropiate combination of conventional and alternative medicines.