SEARCH IS AN EMERGENCY

Central in Name – Regional Response

Professional SAR team trained to NASAR Tech II standards, ready to support law enforcement 24/7/365 across Massachusetts and New England

If you or someone you know is in need of emergency rescue, call 9-1-1

GOVERNMENT AGENCY ACTIVATION: 508-854-0100 (Worcester CMED)

GENERAL INQUIRIES: BOD@CMSART.ORG / 978-245-6108

Professional SAR Support for Government Agencies

Search and rescue incidents can escalate quickly. Complex search emergencies require rapid response and specialized tactics. When you need certified SAR personnel ready for immediate deployment in frontline field operations, CMSART delivers.

One call activates trained, self-sufficient ground teams equipped with advanced search tactics, asset tracking through GPS technology, radio communications, and decades of field experience.

We respond to missing persons cases involving adults, children, high risk individuals with dementia and autism, despondents, lost hikers and critical time-sensitive emergencies throughout Massachusetts and New England.

Why Call CMSART Early?

  • 38 years of service in New England. Since 1987, we have been involved in some of the largest ground SAR missions throughout the region. Our team delivers exceptional field tactics, execution in rough terrain and harsh weather conditions.

  • Expert execution of multiple search strategies:

    • Hasty, grid, and sweep searches

    • Night and sound sweeps

    • Wide area and evidence searches

    • K9 Tracking/trailing

    • K9 Human remains detection

  • All members trained to NASAR SAR Tech II standards. Comprehensive training in navigation, search tactics, lost person behavior, crime scene awareness, wilderness first aid, ICS, and technical rescue operations. Regular, monthly field practice maintains mission readiness.

  • Teams arrive with field leaders, GPS/mapping technology, radio communications, high-visibility SAR clothing, PPE, and 24-hour equipment packs. Fully structured to integrate seamlessly with your Incident Command.

  • Available 24/7/365 throughout Massachusetts and New England. Despite "Central" in our name, we respond regionally. Registered SAR resource with MA State Police SERT, MA Environmental Police, and numerous agencies.

  • Professional volunteer service at no charge. 100% self-funded organization dedicated to supporting public safety partners. Our only mission is saving lives.

Since 1987

38 Years of Service

Here For You 24/7/365

Always Ready

SAR Tech II

Certified

Contact CMSART

⚠️ EMERGENCY TEAM ACTIVATION: 508-854-0100

Central Massachusetts EMS
Worcester CMED Office
Available 24/7/365

Team Headquarters

Central Massachusetts Search & Rescue Team
211 Moreland Street
Worcester, MA 01609

General Inquiries

Email: bod@cmsart.org

For non-emergency inquiries about training, membership, partnerships, or general information, please use the contact form below or email directly.