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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
| Incident Location | Operation | Team(s) Involved | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerrville, TX (flooding) | Water | TN/IL/AR | 8/24 & 9/1-5/2025 |
| Batesville, AR (drowning) | Water | AR | 7/8-9/2025 |
| Webber Falls, OK | Wilderness/Water | Arkansas, Oklahoma | Jul 01, 2023 - Jul 08, 2023 |
| Lake Village, AR | Water | Arkansas | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Beaver Lake, AR | Water | Arkansas, Illinois, Tennessee | Mar 17, 2023 - Apr 09, 2023 |
| Barnes, AR | Wilderness | Arkansas | Nov 12, 2022 |
| Jasper, AR | Wilderness | Arkansas | May 07, 2022 |
| Mulberry, AR | Wilderness | Arkansas | May 01, 2022 |
| Checotah, OK | Wilderness | Arkansas | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Compton Trail, AR | Wilderness | Arkansas | Mar 27, 2022 |
| Hagarville, AR | Wilderness | Arkansas | Mar 12, 2022 |
| Sparda, AR | Arkansas | Feb 27, 2022 | |
| Nashville, AR | Land | Arkansas | Nov 13, 2021 |
| Ponca, AR | Wilderness | Arkansas | Oct 09, 2021 |
| Dover, AR | Wilderness | Arkansas | Apr 10, 2021 - Apr 11, 2021 |
| Compton, AR | Wilderness | Arkansas | Mar 27, 2021 |
| Kingston, AR | Wilderness | Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Jasper, AR | Wilderness | Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma | Mar 22, 2021 - Mar 24, 2021 |
| Rocky Comfort, MO | Wilderness | Arkansas, Oklahoma | Aug 16, 2020 |