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
Jun 04, 2022 - Jun 07, 2022
Port Washington, OH
Water
May 30, 2022
Baxter, MN
Wilderness
May 26, 2022
Philadelphia, PA
Water
May 25, 2022
Latrobe, PA
Wilderness
May 14, 2022
Eagle Lake, MN
Water/Land
May 14, 2022
Sullivan, IL
Water
May 13, 2022
West Union, OH
Wilderness
May 11, 2022
Neosho, MO
Urban
May 09, 2022
Chillicothe, OH
Land
May 09, 2022 - May 11, 2022
Sandy Hook, NJ
Water
May 07, 2022
Jasper, AR
Wilderness
May 06, 2022 - May 07, 2022
Bemidji, MN
Wilderness
May 01, 2022
Mulberry, AR
Wilderness
Apr 26, 2022
Wellston, OH
Land
Apr 13, 2022
Franklin, KY
Water
Apr 12, 2022
Checotah, OK
Wilderness
Apr 12, 2022 - Apr 16, 2022
Forreston, IL
Water/Land
Apr 05, 2022
New Paris, OH
Land
Apr 03, 2022
Goshen, IN
Land
Apr 01, 2022 - Apr 02, 2022
Norris, TN
Water
| Dates: | 06/04/2022 - 06/07/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Port Washington, OH |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Ohio |
| Dates: | 05/30/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Baxter, MN |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Minnesota |
| Dates: | 05/26/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Pennsylvania |
| Dates: | 05/25/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Latrobe, PA |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Pennsylvania |
| Dates: | 05/14/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Eagle Lake, MN |
| Operation: | Water/Land |
| Team(s) Involved: | Minnesota |
| Dates: | 05/14/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Sullivan, IL |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Illinois |
| Dates: | 05/13/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | West Union, OH |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Ohio |
| Dates: | 05/11/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Neosho, MO |
| Operation: | Urban |
| Team(s) Involved: | Missouri |
| Dates: | 05/09/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Chillicothe, OH |
| Operation: | Land |
| Team(s) Involved: | Ohio |
| Dates: | 05/09/2022 - 05/11/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Sandy Hook, NJ |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Pennsylvania |