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 our own portable repeaters capability to insure communication in remote areas.
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 Michigan/Indiana Search & Rescue team was established in 2023. 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 Michigan/Indiana SAR team members are required to hold the following certifications:
I just wanted to say thank you. I truly appreciate every one of you and all the effort you put in. As much as the outcome hurts, the closure was needed by so many of us. From the bottom of my heart thank you for all you have done for us and all you do for so many others.
—– Delton, MI subject’s caregiver
I would like to commend your Michigan/Indiana crew. They came out to Delton, Michigan to look for a missing man with Dementia/Alzheimer’s. They were professional, organized, and determined to find Mike. They worked with and shared info with the other SAR groups there. The technology and equipment they brought in helped tremendously. I went out with Dennis and Shannon from your group to search a couple of grids, and they treated me as one of their own with one common goal. This was the neighborhood I grew up in, and it could have easily been one of my parents. To see y’all come out and find Mike was much appreciated. Thank you for your service and dedication.
— Jeff Baurs
Incident Location | Operation | Team(s) Involved | Dates |
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Delton, MI (dementia) | Wilderness | MI/IN | 11/13-14/2024 |
Forestville, MI (dementia) | Wilderness | MI/IN | 7/21-22/2024 |
Lake, MI (teen) | Land | MI/IN | 7/15/2024 |
Westland, MI (dementia) | Wilderness | MI/IN | 6/4/2024 |
Pellston, MI | Wilderness | Michigan-Indiana | Oct 20, 2023 - Oct 21, 2023 |
Pellston, MI | Wilderness | Michigan-Indiana | Oct 02, 2023 - Oct 06, 2023 |
Dewagiac, MI | Wilderness | Michigan-Indiana | Sep 14, 2023 |
Marcellus, MI | Wilderness | Michigan-Indiana | Jul 24, 2023 |
We are a program of Christian Aid Ministries
Address
PO Box 360
Berlin, OH 44610
Phone
330-893-2428
Email
sar@camoh.org