Oklahoma Search & Rescue

Dispatch 855-246-8649 | Information 918-906-3697

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 kayaks with state of the art side scan SONAR, to assist in searches for drowning victims.

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.

Oklahoma SAR Team

About Our Team

The Oklahoma Search & Rescue team was established in January 2019. Our team members are from conservative Christian communities in Oklahoma, who are passionate about helping others in time of need.  

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

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Aluminum SONAR Boat

  • 16′ War Eagle Boat
  • Mercury 25 hp Motor
  • 2-Helix 12 SONAR Units
  • Shallow Draft
  • Work Platform

Inflatable Boat

  • 12.5′ Transom Rapid Deploy Inflatable Boat
  • Helix 12 SONAR Unit

Command Trailer

  • VHF Radio Comms
  • Staging Signage
  • Equipped for Command or Staging Setup
  • Dry Erase Boards

Kayaks

  • Kayaks with Helix Side Scan SONAR Unit to Search Creeks or Small Rivers.

GPS Tracking & Mapping Software

  • Live Tracking
  • Multi-Layer Mapping
  • Op Period Management
  • Input & Export Functions
  • Live Sharable Data

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 Oklahoma 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:

Firefighter  •  ICS 200 & 800  •  SARTech II
State Approved Boater’s Safety

Testimonials

You were our last hope of ever having closure, God bless you!

Our Team

Recent Activity & Incidents

Incident LocationOperationTeam(s) InvolvedDates
Abbeyville, KS (dementia)WildernessOK12/20-21/2024
Colcord, OK (abandoned vehicle)WildernessOK9/28/2024
Broken Arrow, OK (cold case)Water/LandOK7/20/2024
Fairport Harbour, OK (drowning)WaterOK7/8-10/2024
Galena, KS (dementia)WildernessOK7/16/2024
Cleveland, OK (female)WildernessOK6/15/2024
Skiatook, OK (homicide victim)Water/LandOK5/21 & 23/2024
Oklahoma City, OK (suicidal)WildernessOK5/18/2024
Barnsdall, OK (tornado)Water/LandOK5/10-11/2024
Texarkana, AR (dementia)WildernessOK3/2-3/2024
Tulsa, OKWaterOklahomaApr 01, 2023
Tulsa, OKWildernessOklahomaMar 25, 2023
Okemah, OKWildernessOklahomaSep 12, 2022
Lexington, OKWildernessOklahomaAug 31, 2022
Seminole, OKWildernessOklahomaJul 23, 2022
Orlando, OKWildernessOklahomaJun 11, 2022
Choctaw, OKWildernessOklahomaJan 17, 2022
Tulsa, OKLandOklahomaNov 06, 2021
LouisianaHurricane IdaMissouri, OklahomaAug 30, 2021 - Aug 31, 2021