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
Mar 30, 2023
Franklin, KY
Water
Mar 29, 2023
Hartselle, AL
Water
Mar 26, 2023 - Mar 27, 2023
Oil City, PA
Wilderness
Mar 25, 2023
Tulsa, OK
Wilderness
Mar 24, 2023 - Mar 25, 2023
Seymour, MO
Water
Mar 21, 2023
Waterford, PA
Wilderness
Mar 11, 2023
Smithville, TN
Water
Mar 10, 2023
Hammersville, OH
Water
Mar 05, 2023
Piketon, OH
Wilderness
Feb 27, 2023
Clarence, MO
Wilderness
Feb 15, 2023 - Feb 16, 2023
Sevierville, TN
Water
Feb 08, 2023
Luray, VA
Wilderness
Jan 31, 2023 - Feb 02, 2023
Muscle Shoals, AL
Water
Jan 30, 2023 - Jan 31, 2023
Bentonville, VA
Wilderness
Jan 23, 2023 - Jan 24, 2023
Rock Island, TN
Water
Jan 18, 2023
Roanoke, VA
Wilderness
Jan 13, 2023
Marshfield, MO
Land
Jan 10, 2023
Sebree, KY
Water
Jan 04, 2023
Chillicothe, OH
Land
Dec 30, 2022
Washington, MO
Water/Land
| Dates: | 03/30/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Franklin, KY |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Tennessee |
| Dates: | 03/29/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Hartselle, AL |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Tennessee |
| Dates: | 03/26/2023 - 03/27/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Oil City, PA |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Pennsylvania |
| Dates: | 03/25/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Tulsa, OK |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Oklahoma |
| Dates: | 03/24/2023 - 03/25/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Seymour, MO |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Missouri |
| Dates: | 03/21/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Waterford, PA |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Pennsylvania |
| Dates: | 03/11/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Smithville, TN |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Tennessee |
| Dates: | 03/10/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Hammersville, OH |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Ohio |
| Dates: | 03/05/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Piketon, OH |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Ohio |
| Dates: | 02/27/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Clarence, MO |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Missouri |