Missouri 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 our own portable repeaters capability to insure communication in remote areas.
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 Missouri Search and Rescue Team was established in March of 2019. We are funded entirely by donations so our services are at no cost to the recipients. Our team consists of 30 members dedicated to helping to locate and rescue lost persons while providing stability and support to distressed loved ones.
Our training, equipment, and experience enable us to manage large searches including providing Incident Command, conduct wilderness grid searches, record detailed records with GPS mapping and tracking (especially important for ongoing searches), supply management and coordination of civilian volunteers. Each of our team members are required to complete and maintain a minimum level of training certifications including CPR, Wilderness First Aid, ICS 100 & 700, and an extensive Search and Rescue course. Many of our members have SARTECH II and numerous others certifications. Our lineup of equipment and expertise is continually increasing.
Our aim is to be the link between the missing person and the EMS/Law enforcement officials by assisting at any level from simply providing more boots-on-the-ground to conducting complete search operations. We aspire to share God s love and care to distressed persons through our practical support and efforts.
Our Equipment
Operations Trailer
Staging Trailer
GPS Tracking & Mapping Software
Matrice 300 RTK Drone
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 Missouri SAR team members are required to hold the following certifications:
CPR & First Aid • ICS 100 & 700
NASAR SAR Tech II (or equivalent) • Wilderness First Aid • Lost Person Behavior
• CPR & First Aid
• ICS 100 & 700
• NASAR SAR Tech II (or equivalent)
• Wilderness First Aid
Many of our team members are certified in the following areas:
State Approved Boater’s Safety • Fire Fighter
ICS 200, 300, & 800 • BICO Cold Weather SAR
First Responder • Crime Scene Preservation
Amateur Radio Operator
• State Approved Boater’s Safety
• Fire Fighter
• ICS 200, 300, & 800
• BICO Cold Weather SAR
• First Responder
• Crime Scene Preservation
• Amateur Radio Operator
Our Team
Austin Stauffer
Brandon Miller
Benjamin Gascho
Edwin Weaver
Eric Graber
Eric Kempf
Freeman Troyer
Gordon Ebersole
Jedd Kempf
John I Hurst
Joni Wickey
Justin Martin
Kevin Schrock
Loren Troyer
LaWayne Graber
Matthew Graber
Matthew Huber
Matthew Schrock
Micah Schrock
Nathan Headings
Nathan Miller
Ryan Martin
Sheldon Martin
Stephen Gascho
Timothy Crawford
Travis Zimmerman
Tristan Moser
Zachary Headings
Recent Activity & Incidents
Dates
Incident Location
Operation
Dec 30, 2022
Washington, MO
Water/Land
Oct 28, 2022 - Nov 02, 2022
Washington, MO
Water
Sep 27, 2022
Springfield, MO
Land
Aug 10, 2022
Clarence, MO
Wilderness
May 11, 2022
Neosho, MO
Urban
Mar 25, 2022
Tecumseh, MO
Water
Feb 28, 2022
Morse Mill, MO
Water
Sep 01, 2021
Kingston, AR
Wilderness
Aug 30, 2021 - Aug 31, 2021
Louisiana
Hurricane Ida
Jul 22, 2021
Carthage, MO
Water
Jun 02, 2021 - Jun 04, 2021
Eldridge, MO
Water
Mar 22, 2021 - Mar 24, 2021
Jasper, AR
Wilderness
Feb 26, 2021 - Feb 27, 2021
Mill Spring, MO
Wilderness
Jul 20, 2020
Philadelphia, MO
Wilderness/Water
May 27, 2020 - May 29, 2020
Shelby Co, MO
Wilderness
Dec 05, 2019 - Dec 06, 2019
Bates County, MO
Wilderness/Land
Aug 20, 2019 - Aug 21, 2019
Ava, MO
Wilderness/Land
Jun 06, 2019 - Jun 07, 2019
Mena, AR
Wilderness/Land
May 04, 2019
Sullivan, MO
Wilderness/Land
| Dates: | 12/30/2022 |
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| Location: | Washington, MO |
| Operation: | Water/Land |
| Team(s) Involved: | Missouri |
| Dates: | 10/28/2022 - 11/02/2022 |
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| Location: | Washington, MO |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Missouri |
| Dates: | 09/27/2022 |
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| Location: | Springfield, MO |
| Operation: | Land |
| Team(s) Involved: | Missouri |
| Dates: | 08/10/2022 |
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| Location: | Clarence, MO |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Missouri |
| Dates: | 05/11/2022 |
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| Location: | Neosho, MO |
| Operation: | Urban |
| Team(s) Involved: | Missouri |
| Dates: | 03/25/2022 |
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| Location: | Tecumseh, MO |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Missouri |
| Dates: | 02/28/2022 |
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| Location: | Morse Mill, MO |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Missouri |
| Dates: | 09/01/2021 |
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| Location: | Kingston, AR |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Missouri |
| Dates: | 08/30/2021 - 08/31/2021 |
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| Location: | Louisiana |
| Operation: | Hurricane Ida |
| Team(s) Involved: | Missouri, Oklahoma |
| Dates: | 07/22/2021 |
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| Location: | Carthage, MO |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Missouri |