Oklahoma 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 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.
About Our Team
The Oklahoma Search & Rescue team was established in January 2019. Our 23 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
Sonar Boat
Inflatable Boat
Command Trailer
Kayaks
GPS Tracking & Mapping Software
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
• 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
• 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
Alex Horst
Andrew Young
David Klassen
David Kornelsen
Dwight Yoder
James Dueck
Jamin Thayer
Jared Snodgrass
Jim Friesen
Joshua Friesen
Lonnie Miller
Luke Nolt
Martin Tello
Milton Plett
Nathan Dueck
Riley Friesen
Samuel Thayer
Seth Horst
Sterling Martin
Tyler Dueck
Recent Activity & Incidents
Dates
Incident Location
Operation
Sep 12, 2022
Okemah, OK
Wilderness
Aug 31, 2022
Lexington, OK
Wilderness
Jul 23, 2022
Seminole, OK
Wilderness
Jun 11, 2022
Orlando, OK
Wilderness
Jan 17, 2022
Choctaw, OK
Wilderness
Nov 06, 2021
Tulsa, OK
Land
Aug 30, 2021 - Aug 31, 2021
Louisiana
Hurricane Ida
Jul 31, 2021
Anadarko, OK
Wilderness
Jun 02, 2021 - Jun 04, 2021
Eldridge, MO
Water
Mar 22, 2021 - Mar 24, 2021
Jasper, AR
Wilderness
Feb 27, 2021
Watonga, OK
Wilderness/Water
Feb 23, 2021
Eufaula, OK
Wilderness
Aug 16, 2020
Rocky Comfort, MO
Wilderness
Oct 26, 2019
Cookson, OK
Wilderness/Land
Sep 13, 2019 - Sep 14, 2019
Praque, OK
Wilderness/Land
Jun 06, 2019 - Jun 07, 2019
Mena, AR
Wilderness/Land
Mar 30, 2019
Grove, OK
Wilderness/Land
Feb 11, 2019
Missouri
Land/Wilderness
| Dates: | 09/12/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Okemah, OK |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Oklahoma |
| Dates: | 08/31/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Lexington, OK |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Oklahoma |
| Dates: | 07/23/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Seminole, OK |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Oklahoma |
| Dates: | 06/11/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Orlando, OK |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Oklahoma |
| Dates: | 01/17/2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Choctaw, OK |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Oklahoma |
| Dates: | 11/06/2021 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Tulsa, OK |
| Operation: | Land |
| Team(s) Involved: | Oklahoma |
| Dates: | 08/30/2021 - 08/31/2021 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Louisiana |
| Operation: | Hurricane Ida |
| Team(s) Involved: | Missouri, Oklahoma |
| Dates: | 07/31/2021 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Anadarko, OK |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Oklahoma |
| Dates: | 06/02/2021 - 06/04/2021 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Eldridge, MO |
| Operation: | Water |
| Team(s) Involved: | Missouri, Oklahoma |
| Dates: | 03/22/2021 - 03/24/2021 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Jasper, AR |
| Operation: | Wilderness |
| Team(s) Involved: | Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma |