
SEARCH & RESCUE UNIT
Order of Malta
Prepared to serve. Ready to respond.
Supporting communities through volunteer action, emergency response, search & rescue, and humanitarian service.

Who is the Search & Rescue Unit?
We provide search, rescue, and humanitarian support in Malta and beyond!
The Search & Rescue Unit – Maltese Association of the Order of Malta is a voluntary emergency response team supporting missing person searches, disaster response, public safety operations, and community outreach. Our unit includes trained rescuers, medics, drone pilots, rope access technicians, and specialist canine teams for area search, tracking, and human remains detection, working alongside local authorities and emergency services.
For the public
Learn how the Search & Rescue Unit – Order of Malta serves the community, follow current funding projects, view event galleries, read the latest news, and see how you can support or join the team.
Highlights
How we engage
The homepage brings together the key ways visitors and members interact with the unit.

Funding projects
Follow ongoing fundraising and equipment initiatives that strengthen operational readiness and community impact.

Recent news
Stay updated with announcements, activity summaries, and stories from the unit’s work and events.

Event gallery
Browse featured photographs from training, outreach, and field activities that reflect the life of the unit.
Events
Moments from the field
A preview of training days, outreach efforts, and team activity. Visit the gallery for more event-based photography.















Courses & Certifications

Basic First Aid Course
€50
LearnPress course for foundational first aid training covering essential emergency response skills for everyday incidents.

BLS/AED Course
€35
LearnPress course for practical life support training for adult and paediatric emergencies, including AED use.

FREC 3 Course
€350
LearnPress course covering First Response Emergency Care skills for responders working in higher-risk and prehospital settings.

INSARAG First Responder Course
€50
LearnPress course focused on community preparedness, first response actions, and coordinated emergency support.

Ten Second Triage Course
€85
LearnPress course designed to support rapid assessment and prioritization in urgent response situations.
