Virginia 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 in remote areas. Our team also utilizes an advanced drone with cameras and thermal capabilities.
Water
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.
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
We continue to train and work hard to become more efficient and effective. Our resources are available across the commonwealth of Virginia and the surrounding states.
Our Equipment
Command Trailer
Sonar Boat
Inflatable Boat
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 Virginia SAR team members are required to hold the following certifications:
ICS 100, 700 & 800 • CPR & First Aid • National Park Basic SAR
OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens • VDEM STM Course
• ICS 100, 700 & 800
• CPR & First Aid
• National Park Basic SAR
• OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens
• VDEM STM Course
Many of our team members are certified in the following areas:
ICS 200 & 809 • State Approved Boaters Safety Course
Firefighter • Hazmat Awareness & Operation • EMT
VDEM STL Course • VDEM Management Team Operations
• ICS 200 & 809
• State Approved Boaters Safety Course
• Firefighter
• Hazmat Awareness & Operation
• EMT
• VDEM STL Course
• VDEM Management Team Operations
Testimonials
It was so refreshing to be with a team like you, you guys are awesome!
Thank you so much. I cannot believe the effort that was put into finding him. We are so grateful!
My blood pressure always drops when I hear you are on scene, I know everything will be alright.

Our Team
Austin Heatwole
Brandon Nolt
David Hartzler
David Zook
Eric Fisher
Ian Henry McGuire
Jeremy Zook
Joel Zook
Jordan Knicely
Joseph Showalter
Joseph Yoder
Kevin Good
Mark McLaughlin
Michael Wenger
Mike Fisher
Monroe Chupp
Nicolay Gura
Peter Fox
Richard Helmuth
Travis Brougher
Trenton Good
Trevon Martin
Recent Activity & Incidents
Dates
Incident Location
Operation
Mar 11, 2022
Keswick, VA
Wilderness
Mar 02, 2022
Roseland, VA
Wilderness
Feb 09, 2022
Front Royal, VA
Wilderness
Jan 31, 2022
Hampton City, VA
Wilderness
Oct 14, 2021
Moneta, VA
Wilderness
Aug 28, 2021 - Aug 29, 2021
Addison, PA
Water
Aug 28, 2021
Millersville, PA
Land
Jun 25, 2021
Salem, VA
Wilderness
Jun 21, 2021
Lynchburg, VA
Wilderness
May 27, 2021
Ripplemead, VA
Wilderness
May 23, 2021
Farmville, VA
Wilderness
May 14, 2021 - May 22, 2021
Pikeville, TN
Wilderness
May 04, 2021 - May 05, 2021
Pamplin, VA
Wilderness
Apr 24, 2021
Luray, VA
Wilderness
Apr 20, 2021 - Apr 23, 2021
Whitewood, VA
Wilderness
Apr 10, 2021
Huddleston, VA
Wilderness
Mar 06, 2021
Redford, VA
Wilderness
Jan 03, 2021
Lunenburg, VA
Wilderness
Oct 28, 2020
Christiansburg, VA
Wilderness
Oct 26, 2020
Danville, VA
Wilderness
Dates: | 03/11/2022 |
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Location: | Keswick, VA |
Operation: | Wilderness |
Team(s) Involved: | Virginia |
Dates: | 03/02/2022 |
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Location: | Roseland, VA |
Operation: | Wilderness |
Team(s) Involved: | Virginia |
Dates: | 02/09/2022 |
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Location: | Front Royal, VA |
Operation: | Wilderness |
Team(s) Involved: | Virginia |
Dates: | 01/31/2022 |
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Location: | Hampton City, VA |
Operation: | Wilderness |
Team(s) Involved: | Virginia |
Dates: | 10/14/2021 |
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Location: | Moneta, VA |
Operation: | Wilderness |
Team(s) Involved: | Virginia |
Dates: | 08/28/2021 - 08/29/2021 |
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Location: | Addison, PA |
Operation: | Water |
Team(s) Involved: | Pennsylvania, Virginia |
Dates: | 08/28/2021 |
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Location: | Millersville, PA |
Operation: | Land |
Team(s) Involved: | Pennsylvania, Virginia |
Dates: | 06/25/2021 |
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Location: | Salem, VA |
Operation: | Wilderness |
Team(s) Involved: | Virginia |
Dates: | 06/21/2021 |
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Location: | Lynchburg, VA |
Operation: | Wilderness |
Team(s) Involved: | Virginia |
Dates: | 05/27/2021 |
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Location: | Ripplemead, VA |
Operation: | Wilderness |
Team(s) Involved: | Virginia |