Promote excellence in search and rescue among Agencies, Organizations and Teams within New Jersey;

Educate the police, fire and emergency medical services of New Jersey concerning search and rescue in outdoor settings;

Assist local governments in preparing for and conducting operations to reduce instances of unsuccessful searches;

Cooperate with New Jersey State Police and County Offices of Emergency Management in dissemination of education and information to search and rescue teams;

Cooperate with government agencies and other interested organizations in identifying the needs of search and rescue organizations and planning to meet them;

Foster and promote mutual aid agreements and assistance between search and rescue organizations;

Publicize the existence of search and rescue teams so appropriate resources may be best deployed when a search occurs; and

Promote and conduct public education concerning outdoor recreation safety with a view to reducing the incidence and severity of searches.