Arkansas Search & Rescue

Dispatch 855-595-9990 | Information 870-627-3131

What We Do

Wilderness

Our team is equipped to search, manage, or assist in missing incidents with mapping and tracking capabilities to efficiently search and log searched areas. We also have portable repeaters for clear communication.

Water

Our team has multiple boats and trained team members that can assist with searches for drowning victims. We utilize state of the art side scan SONAR.

Disaster

Our team is available to assist in the aftermath of tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. We can assist with clearing areas and searching for survivors as well as tracking and managing the search and recovery efforts. Our team is trained to use the NIMS framework as well as the FEMA marking system for seamless integration with other teams.

Arkansas SAR Team

About Our Team

The Arkansas Search & Rescue team was established in August 2016. Our team members are from conservative Christian communities and are passionate about helping others.

Our goal is to be an effective resource to assist local law enforcement, EMS, fire departments, park services, and other responsible agencies with missing person searches.

We strive to maintain proficiency in our skills and work hard to stay current in training and equipment. Since our team is volunteer based, we do not charge for our services. Our ultimate goal is to show the compassion and love of Christ to people in distress.

Our Equipment

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Aluminum Sonar Boat

Command Staging Trailer

GPS Tracking & Mapping Software

Our Training

Our team works hard to be proficient at what we do. We take our certificates and training seriously and do what we can to increase our knowledge of search and rescue topics. This continued training increases our efficiency and makes our scenes safer for all involved.

All Arkansas SAR team members are required to hold the following certifications:

CPR & First Aid  •  ICS 100 & 700

Many of our team members are certified in the following areas:

ICS 200 & 800  •  SARTech II
State Approved Boaters Safety Course

Testimonials

God was definitely with us Saturday. We are so thankful for all of you. Without y’all we would have never gotten out of there.

The attitude, dedication and toughness of your guys is exactly what we need more of in the SAR community.

Our Team

Recent Activity & Incidents

DatesIncident LocationOperationTeam(s) Involved
Jul 01, 2023 - Jul 08, 2023
Webber Falls, OKWilderness/WaterArkansas, Oklahoma
Apr 14, 2023Lake Village, ARWaterArkansas
Mar 17, 2023 - Apr 09, 2023Beaver Lake, ARWaterArkansas, Illinois, Tennessee
Nov 12, 2022Barnes, ARWildernessArkansas
May 07, 2022Jasper, ARWildernessArkansas
May 01, 2022Mulberry, ARWildernessArkansas
Apr 12, 2022Checotah, OKWildernessArkansas
Mar 27, 2022Compton Trail, ARWildernessArkansas
Mar 12, 2022Hagarville, ARWildernessArkansas
Feb 27, 2022Sparda, ARArkansas
Nov 13, 2021Nashville, ARLandArkansas
Oct 09, 2021Ponca, ARWildernessArkansas
Apr 10, 2021 - Apr 11, 2021Dover, ARWildernessArkansas
Mar 27, 2021Compton, ARWildernessArkansas
Mar 26, 2021Kingston, ARWildernessArkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma
Mar 22, 2021 - Mar 24, 2021Jasper, ARWildernessArkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma
Aug 16, 2020Rocky Comfort, MOWildernessArkansas, Oklahoma
Jul 02, 2020 - Jul 03, 2020Franklin County, ARWildernessArkansas
May 31, 2020 - Jun 01, 2020Hagerville, ARWildernessArkansas
May 25, 2020Witts Springs, ARWildernessArkansas