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 and law enforcement in finding lost and missing persons. Since 2016, our teams have been working to reunite the missing persons with their loved ones through land and water rescues. We serve people in Arkansas, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia.
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
Dec 30, 2022
Washington, MO
Water/Land
Dec 24, 2022 - Dec 27, 2022
Honey Brook, PA
Wilderness
Dec 20, 2022
Gardners, PA
Water
Dec 12, 2022 - Dec 14, 2022
Chester, PA
Water
Dec 10, 2022
Petersburg, IL
Water
Dec 08, 2022
Pottsville, PA
Wilderness
Dec 07, 2022
College Corner, OH
Land
Nov 29, 2022 - Dec 02, 2022
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Water
Nov 25, 2022
Eagan, MN
Land
Nov 23, 2022
Fayette, OH
Water
Nov 22, 2022 - Nov 23, 2022
Sheffield, OH
Water
Nov 12, 2022
Barnes, AR
Wilderness
Nov 10, 2022 - Nov 11, 2022
McGregor, MN
Land
Nov 09, 2022 - Nov 10, 2022
Sheffield, OH
Water
Nov 05, 2022 - Nov 07, 2022
Guys Mills, PA
Water
Oct 31, 2022
Eagan, MN
Land
Oct 28, 2022 - Nov 02, 2022
Washington, MO
Water
Oct 21, 2022
Meadville, PA
Wilderness
Oct 04, 2022
Stout, OH
Wilderness
Sep 27, 2022
Springfield, MO
Land
| Dates: | 12/30/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Washington, MO |
| Operation: | Water/Land |
| Team(s) Involved: | Missouri |
| Dates: | 12/24/2022 - 12/27/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Honey Brook, PA |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Pennsylvania |
| Dates: | 12/20/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Gardners, PA |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Pennsylvania |
| Dates: | 12/12/2022 - 12/14/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Chester, PA |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Pennsylvania |
| Dates: | 12/10/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Petersburg, IL |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Illinois |
| Dates: | 12/08/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Pottsville, PA |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Pennsylvania |
| Dates: | 12/07/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | College Corner, OH |
| Operation: | Land |
| Team(s) Involved: | Ohio |
| Dates: | 11/29/2022 - 12/02/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Lake Atitlan, Guatemala |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Illinois, Pennsylvania |
| Dates: | 11/25/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Eagan, MN |
| Operation: | Land |
| Team(s) Involved: | Minnesota |
| Dates: | 11/23/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Fayette, OH |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Ohio |