Our people
Our Search & Rescue teams are composed of highly trained and dedicated individuals that volunteer their time and expertise to assist local emergency services in finding the lost and missing. Since 2016, they have been working to reunite the missing with their loved ones.
Our teams
Currently our teams are located in Ohio, Arkansas, Illinois, Tennessee,Oklahoma, Virginia, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana and Pennsylvania, with more teams being established. Team members are from Amish, Mennonite, and other conservative Anabaptist communities and have a commitment to hard work and attention to detail. Teams are equipped to be self-sustained, not placing undue burdens on the community dealing with the emergency.
Our equipment
Each team has a command trailer equipped with computers, mapping software, GPS units, communications system (handheld radios and repeater), and more. We also have rescue boats with high quality SONAR for water searches and rescues. When Hurricane Harvey struck Texas, our rescue boats were kept busy rescuing 429 people from floodwaters.
Our Teams
Testimonials
I have been doing this for 10 years, and I have never seen an operation as organized as this.
This crew was not only well skilled with their equipment and technology, but these men were professional and wasted no time getting down to the issue at hand.
The skill, knowledge, and proficiency of your team far surpassed my initial expectations.
Everyone we came in contact with from your department was both courteous and professional.
As the Incident Commander I wanted to pass on my personal thanks to the entire team. Your professionalism, dedication and spirit were clear to everyone. Your work was excellent…Thank you all again for your support.
Our Goals
Equip
We equip teams to respond in short notice by providing them with the proper tools and training.
Rescue
We work with local authorities to search for lost, missing, or injured people in wilderness areas.
Encourage
We show the love of Jesus by having people available to provide spiritual support for the families and friends of missing persons.
Our Activity
Dates
Incident Location
Operation
Mar 11, 2022
Keswick, VA
Wilderness
Mar 02, 2022
Roseland, VA
Wilderness
Feb 27, 2022
Sparda, AR
Feb 25, 2022
Chillicothe, OH
Land
Feb 18, 2022
Hilham, TN
Wilderness
Feb 11, 2022
Auburn, KY
Land
Feb 09, 2022
Front Royal, VA
Wilderness
Feb 09, 2022
Albert Lea, MN
Wilderness
Feb 06, 2022
Blue Creek, OH
Wilderness
Jan 31, 2022
Hampton City, VA
Wilderness
Jan 26, 2022
Cookeville, TN
Wilderness
Jan 24, 2022
Chillicothe, OH
Water/Land
Jan 22, 2022
Spring Valley, IL
Land
Jan 17, 2022
Choctaw, OK
Wilderness
Dec 13, 2021 - Dec 18, 2021
Livingston, KY
Wilderness
Dec 04, 2021
Albion, PA
Land
Nov 26, 2021 - Nov 27, 2021
St. Croix State Forest, MN
Wilderness
Nov 13, 2021
Nashville, AR
Land
Nov 07, 2021
Ladd, IL
Land
Nov 06, 2021
Tulsa, OK
Land
| Dates: | 03/11/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Keswick, VA |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Virginia |
| Dates: | 03/02/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Roseland, VA |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Virginia |
| Dates: | 02/27/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Sparda, AR |
| Operation: | |
| Team(s) Involved: | Arkansas |
| Dates: | 02/25/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Chillicothe, OH |
| Operation: | Land |
| Team(s) Involved: | Ohio |
| Dates: | 02/18/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Hilham, TN |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Tennessee |
| Dates: | 02/11/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Auburn, KY |
| Operation: | Land |
| Team(s) Involved: | Tennessee |
| Dates: | 02/09/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Front Royal, VA |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Virginia |
| Dates: | 02/09/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Albert Lea, MN |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Minnesota |
| Dates: | 02/06/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Blue Creek, OH |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Ohio |
| Dates: | 01/31/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Hampton City, VA |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Virginia |