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.
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.
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.
Our team members are from across the commonwealth of Virginia with a few in Southeastern West Virginia. We officially started in early 2018 with the goal of reaching out to the missing/lost person(s), their families and emergency agencies in several ways: 1. By responding with a trained, equipped and dedicated team to search in any condition to restore loved ones to family and safety. 2. To show the love and compassion of God to all involved in their difficult times. 3. To assist local emergency agencies by providing specially trained and experienced Search and Rescue personnel and equipment.
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.
All Virginia SAR team members are required to hold the following certifications:
Many of our team members are certified in the following areas:
It was so refreshing to be with a team like you, you guys are awesome!
My blood pressure always drops when I hear you are on scene, I know everything will be alright.
Thank you so much. I cannot believe the effort that was put into finding him. We are so grateful!
| Incident Location | Operation | Team(s) Involved | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA (dementia) | Wilderness | VA | 12/4/2024 |
| Farmville, VA (dementia) | Wilderness | VA | 11/24/2024 |
| Lexington, VA (dementia) | Wilderness | VA | 11/12/2024 |
| Fairfax, VA (autistic) | Wilderness | VA | 11/8/2024 |
| Jonesborough, TN (Hurricane Helene) | Disaster | TN,VA,OH | 9/29-10/2/2024 |
| Salem, VA (mental illness) | Wilderness | VA | 9/27/2024 |
| Luray, VA (mental illness) | Wilderness | VA | 9/23/2024 |
| Charlottesville, VA (Alzheimer's) | Wilderness | VA | 9/22/2024 |
| Grottoes, VA (cold case) | Wilderness | VA | 9/6/2024 |
| Henrico, VA (mental illness) | Wilderness | VA | 9/3/2024 |
| Rice, VA (Alzheimers) | Wilderness | VA | 8/27/2024 |
| Manson, NC (Alzheimer's) | Wilderness | VA | 8/20-21/2024 |
| Ringgold, VA (alzheimer's) | Wilderness | VA | 8/7/2024 |
| Wythville, VA (despondent) | Wilderness | VA | 7/29-31/2024 |
| Fredericksburg, VA (autistic) | Wilderness | VA | 7/20/2024 |
| Fairfax, VA (mental illness) | Wilderness | VA | 7/10-11/2024 |
| Surry, VA (despondent) | Wilderness | VA | 6/23/2024 |
| Scottsburg, VA (dementia) | Wilderness | VA | 6/14/2024 |
| Chillhowie, VA (despondent) | Wilderness | VA | 6/9/2024 |
Address
PO Box 360
Berlin, OH 44610
Phone
330-893-2428
Email
sar@camoh.org