Our team is equipped to search, manage, or assist in missing person incidents with mapping and tracking capabilities to efficiently search and log searched areas. We also have several communication options that include stationary and portable repeaters for clear communication in remote areas. Our team also utilizes advanced drones with cameras and thermal capabilities.
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 and also have a towfish to obtain stable images in deep water. Our ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) allows us to use cameras and SONAR to clear points of interest or make body recoveries in up to 500 feet of water.
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 Ohio SAR team was established in June 2016. Our team members are from conservative Christian communities and are passionate about helping others.
Our goal is to be an effective resource and 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 Ohio SAR team members are required to hold the following certifications:
CPR & First Aid • State Approved Boaters Safety CourseICS 100, 200, 700, 800 • NASAR SAR Tech II
Many of our team members are certified in the following areas:
Without your assistance and skill set, I am convinced the results would not have been as productive
Your team was top notch and your technology was extremely impressive. Thank you for saving not only her life that day, but for the work you perform each and every day.
You and your team have been an integral part of our mission bringing to bear resources that exceed our local capabilities. The skill, knowledge, and proficiency of your team far surpassed my initial expectations. The resources that you mobilized to assist us are greatly appreciated. In all of our interactions, your team was ready and willing to accomplish and/or attempt any function we requested of you.
lt’s comforting to both the North Canton Police and Fire Departments knowing there are organizations like yours that aid in Search and Rescue. We cannot thank you enough for your efforts.
| Incident Location | Operation | Team(s) Involved | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Springs, OH (male) | Wilderness | OH | 12/20-21/2024 |
| Chillicothe, OH (dementia) | Wilderness | OH | 11/5/2024 |
| Chillicothe, OH (drowning) | Water | OH | 10/9-10/2024 |
| Fairport Harbour, OK (drowning) | Water | OH | 7/8-10/2024 |
| Dayton, OH (drowning) | Water | OH | 5/17/2024 |
| Piketon, OH (Runaway Juvenile) | Wilderness | OH | 5/9/2024 |
| Chillicothe, OH (male) | Wilderness | OH | 3/28-29/2024 |
| Roseville, OH (Juvenile) | Wilderness | OH | 3/8/2024 |
| Ironton, OH (drowning) | Water | OH | 2/26/2024 |
| Thornville, OH (mentally handicapped) | Wilderness | OH | 2/15/2024 |
| Stout, OH (mental handicapped child) | Canceled | OH | 2/12/2024 |
| Troy, OH (Juvenile) | Water/Land | OH | 2/7-9/2024 |
| Logan, OH | Wilderness | Ohio | May 31, 2023 |
| Oyster Bay, NY | Water | Ohio, Pennsylvania | May 17, 2023 - May 23, 2023 |
| Hamden, OH | Wilderness | Ohio | May 08, 2023 |
| Dayton, OH | Water | Ohio | Apr 30, 2023 |
| Hammersville, OH | Water | Ohio | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Piketon, OH | Wilderness | Ohio | Mar 05, 2023 |
| Chillicothe, OH | Land | Ohio | Jan 04, 2023 |
Address
PO Box 360
Berlin, OH 44610
Phone
330-893-2428
Email
sar@camoh.org