AERIAL SEARCH
PROJECT LIFESAVER
COMPREHENSIVE COMMAND
We provide aerial search capabilities to citizens, agencies and as a public service.
We are equipped to search for and locate Project Lifesaver patients both from the air and on the ground.
We are a self sufficient unit with mobile command capability that can deploy anywhere a road leads.
During a recent winter storm we were called upon to survey potential damage and to look for stranded motorists and those in potential distress in a largely rural area.
VASARS participates in many exercises that help hone our own skills but also the skills of partner agencies throughout the region.
Members of the rescue squad meet for a group training drill to improve our mission readiness.
During a recent winter storm we were called upon to survey potential damage and to look for stranded motorists and those in potential distress in a largely rural area.
AIRBORNE SEARCH & RESCUE AT NO CHARGE TO AGENCIES OR TAXPAYERS
The Virginia Airborne Search & Rescue (VASAR) mission is to assist in the recovery of lost or distressed citizens, assist in the location and apprehension of suspected criminals/ fugitives and locate lost Alzheimer patients or autistic children upon the request of any local, state or federal agency and citizens requiring “eyes in the sky.” VASAR will provide trained and certified flight crews to these agencies, at no cost to the taxpayer. VASAR will assist in any operation where a citizen may be in danger or a law enforcement need requires a helicopter for aerial support. Our highly trained and professional team of search & rescue pilots and flight officers volunteer their time flying to save lives.
AIRBORNE COMMAND AND CONTROL
Eyes in the sky have proven themselves throughout history as being invaluable in the command and control environment. VASAR can provide an aerial platform to give emergency management, ground based SAR and Police/Fire/EMS agencies an essential tool in disaster and emergency situations.
NO CHARGE TO REQUESTING AGENCIES
VASAR is proudly offers our services at no charge to requesting agencies and citizens. We are a 100% self-funded search & rescue helicopter unit.
PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED
All of our member go through stringent and rigorous training before being qualified in their positions and being deemed ready to perform their duties in a real world search. Many of our members are current or former military, law enforcement, fire, EMS, emergency management, aviation and health professionals.
