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
Oct 17, 2023
Fredericksburg, OH
Land
Oct 09, 2023
Corning, OH
Wilderness
Oct 02, 2023 - Oct 06, 2023
Pellston, MI
Wilderness
Sep 20, 2023
Sanborn, MN
Wilderness
Sep 14, 2023
Dewagiac, MI
Wilderness
Sep 13, 2023
West Brooklyn, IL
Wilderness
Sep 10, 2023
Williams, MN
Wilderness
Aug 27, 2023
Bowling Green, KY
Water
Aug 22, 2023 - Aug 23, 2023
Hovland, MN
Wilderness
Aug 11, 2023 - Aug 13, 2023
Washington, MO
Water
Aug 03, 2023
Eldon, MO
Land
Jul 30, 2023
Prophetstown, IL
Land
Jul 29, 2023
Westville, OK
Wilderness
Jul 27, 2023 - Jul 29, 2023
Red Eagle, MN
Wilderness
Jul 26, 2023
Townville, PA
Wilderness
Jul 24, 2023
Marcellus, MI
Wilderness
Jul 23, 2023 - Jul 24, 2023
Wyandotte, OK
Wilderness
Jul 22, 2023
Baltimore, OH
Water
Jul 22, 2023
Prophetstown, IL
Wilderness
Jul 21, 2023 - Jul 22, 2023
Union Furnace, OH
Wilderness
| Dates: | 10/17/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Fredericksburg, OH |
| Operation: | Land |
| Team(s) Involved: | Ohio |
| Dates: | 10/09/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Corning, OH |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Ohio |
| Dates: | 10/02/2023 - 10/06/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Pellston, MI |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Michigan-Indiana |
| Dates: | 09/20/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Sanborn, MN |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Minnesota |
| Dates: | 09/14/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Dewagiac, MI |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Michigan-Indiana |
| Dates: | 09/13/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | West Brooklyn, IL |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Illinois |
| Dates: | 09/10/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Williams, MN |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Minnesota |
| Dates: | 08/27/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Bowling Green, KY |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Tennessee |
| Dates: | 08/22/2023 - 08/23/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Hovland, MN |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Minnesota |
| Dates: | 08/11/2023 - 08/13/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Washington, MO |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Missouri, Ohio |