Arkansas Search & Rescue
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.
About Our Team
The Arkansas Search & Rescue team was established in August 2016. Our 24 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
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
• 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
• State Approved Boaters Safety Course
• ICS 200 & 800
• SARTech II
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
Eric Hostetler
Herman Hostetler
John Kaffman
Kenyon Hostetler
Layne Hostetler
Leon Hostetler
Mark Farmwald
Marion Sommers
Matthias Miller
Nathan Kropf
Preston Sommers
Regan Swartzentruber
Seth Christner
Sid Hostetler
Vernon Hostetler
Recent Activity & Incidents
Dates
Incident Location
Operation
Jul 01, 2023 - Jul 08, 2023
Webber Falls, OK
Wilderness/Water
Apr 14, 2023
Lake Village, AR
Water
Mar 17, 2023 - Apr 09, 2023
Beaver Lake, AR
Water
Nov 12, 2022
Barnes, AR
Wilderness
May 07, 2022
Jasper, AR
Wilderness
May 01, 2022
Mulberry, AR
Wilderness
Apr 12, 2022
Checotah, OK
Wilderness
Mar 27, 2022
Compton Trail, AR
Wilderness
Mar 12, 2022
Hagarville, AR
Wilderness
Feb 27, 2022
Sparda, AR
Nov 13, 2021
Nashville, AR
Land
Oct 09, 2021
Ponca, AR
Wilderness
Apr 10, 2021 - Apr 11, 2021
Dover, AR
Wilderness
Mar 27, 2021
Compton, AR
Wilderness
Mar 26, 2021
Kingston, AR
Wilderness
Mar 22, 2021 - Mar 24, 2021
Jasper, AR
Wilderness
Aug 16, 2020
Rocky Comfort, MO
Wilderness
Jul 02, 2020 - Jul 03, 2020
Franklin County, AR
Wilderness
May 31, 2020 - Jun 01, 2020
Hagerville, AR
Wilderness
May 25, 2020
Witts Springs, AR
Wilderness
| Dates: | 07/01/2023 - 07/08/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Webber Falls, OK |
| Operation: | Wilderness/Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Arkansas, Oklahoma |
| Dates: | 04/14/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Lake Village, AR |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Arkansas |
| Dates: | 03/17/2023 - 04/09/2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Beaver Lake, AR |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Arkansas, Illinois, Tennessee |
| Dates: | 11/12/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Barnes, AR |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Arkansas |
| Dates: | 05/07/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Jasper, AR |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Arkansas |
| Dates: | 05/01/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Mulberry, AR |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Arkansas |
| Dates: | 04/12/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Checotah, OK |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Arkansas |
| Dates: | 03/27/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Compton Trail, AR |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Arkansas |
| Dates: | 03/12/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Hagarville, AR |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Arkansas |
| Dates: | 02/27/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Sparda, AR |
| Operation: | |
| Team(s) Involved: | Arkansas |