Introduction: Although the precise number of people who lose their lives due to avalanches each year is unknown, it is reported the figure is more than 150. Additionally, the mortality rate in avalanche incidents might reach up to 70% in the search and rescue personnel depending on factors such as the lack of knowledge, experience, and organisation. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the awareness on avalanche and the knowledge level on search and rescue among personnel who would respond to avalanche events and participate in search and rescue activities. The sample for this study consisted of 304 individuals who agreed to participate in the study between June and July 2021. Data were collected using an information form that included socio-demographic characteristics and a questionnaire prepared by the researchers upon the relevant literature review. Findings: It was found that while 65.8% of the participants were female, 34.2% were male. Their mean age was 29.69±8.50 years. The rate of people participating in search and rescue activities in the event of a disaster was 44.1 %. The knowledge level on search and rescue in an avalanche, as well as the knowledge level on response to avalanche survivors, was moderate. Individuals who participated in search and rescue activities in the event of a disaster had a higher knowledge level on search and rescue in avalanche than those who did not. Those who were trained on search and rescue (preparedness, response) in avalanche had higher knowledge levels on search and rescue in avalanches and response to avalanche survivors than those who were not. Conclusion: As a consequence, it was determined that participation in search and rescue activities in disaster increased the knowledge level. Also, the related training elevated the knowledge level on both the search and rescue in avalanche and the response to avalanche survivors.