SERVICES WE OFFER:
MNK9SS is a State Urban Search and Rescue (SUSAR) ONLY canine team.
MNK9SS handlers are on call 24/7, 365 days a week and are ready to deploy at any moment should disaster strike!
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MNK9SS provides trained dogs and handlers for the search and rescue of living persons who are trapped due to man-made or natural disasters, and we also provide trained dogs and handlers for the search and recovery of deceased persons.
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MNK9SS responds ONLY to Minnesota Task Force One requests, we never self deploy.
MNK9SS services are provided at no cost as a benefit to the public.
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
Want to be a hider?
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Hiders play a crucial role in training MNK9SS search teams by simulating real-world disaster scenarios. As a hider, you'll conceal yourself in rubble, confined spaces, and challenging environments to help canines develop their detection skills.
Want to become a MNK9SS handler?
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Joining MNK9SS is a rewarding but demanding commitment. Handlers and their USAR canines must master specialized skills like ladder climbing, navigating unstable surfaces, and working in disaster environments. Teams meet or exceed national task force standards, ensuring readiness for any situation.
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Handlers also undergo advanced training in structural collapse, confined space operations, and rope rescue, preparing them for disasters. ​
Interested? Check Out Our Membership Guide Below:
Please note that as of 2025, we do not have any open canine handler positions available, rostered positions may be offered on a case by case basis.
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