FSISAR
a Colorado 501(c)(3)
Non-Profit Organization
P. O. Box 291036
Thornton, Colorado 80229
720-519-1688
Dear Friends,
Thank you for visiting our site. Field Support Inc. Search and Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Colorado organization founded in 2003. FSI operates on the philosophy that professionalism and compassion are paramount in order to help family members be reunited with their loved ones.
FSI is a volunteer organization. Our members are professionals from all walks of life and have high expectations of themselves as well as the group as a whole.
Please remember charity begins at home. We are members of your community. We are your friends, family, co-workers and neighbors. We live, work and play here. Your donations and contributions stay in your community and allow us to provide you the best services possible.
To gain a full understanding of what it is we do, where we do it and how, please join us.
Thank you for visiting!
Bonnie (our president)
What makes a good search and rescue dog?
There is no fool-proof method to determine if your dog would be good at search and rescue. The best way to tell is to train him or her, do your best, and see what happens.
There are certain traits search and rescue dogs have to make them good at their work.
If you have an older dog, there is nothing to prevent you from starting search and rescue training. Keep in mind you will spend about a year in basic training and another year or two polishing your dog's skills. You won't get as many years out of an older dog as you would with a puppy.
Most search and rescue dogs:
are social and friendly by nature
want to work
want to please their handler
are reliable, confident, outgoing, and energetic
stick to the job without distractions
are reasonably intelligent
are healthy with good body structure
are athletic, agile, and have good endurance
are an important part of your life
