To provide, as a benefit to the public, upon request of any official agency, dog and handler teams trained for search and rescue (SAR) of persons lost, trapped, incapacitated or drowned, day or night, under any and all conditions where dogs can efficiently operate.

To provide continuing training and education for the dogs; their handlers and support personnel; to improve and develop capabilities to ensure competent and capable search teams and operations.

To promote greater appreciation of SAR resources.