TEXANS HELPING TEXANS

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Our MissionCommitting to service-above-self, perpetual

training, and inter-agency cooperation to maintain a constant state of readiness for

search, rescue, incident response and above all else, safety.

Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit first responder organization headquartered in Austin, Texas. TEXSAR has teams in the Gulf Coast, North, West, and Central regions of the State that provide multi-discipline Search & Rescue, Swiftwater Rescue, Wildland Fire, and Disaster Response services. There is never a charge for our services.

All TEXSAR personnel are certified according to State and Federal standards, and we operate solely under the Emergency Management System and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Our personnel are professionally trained volunteers who not only put their lives on the line in service to their community, but they also commit financially to provide for their own training and equipment.

About Us

“TEXSAR is an invaluable resource for law enforcement and public safety, and I will not hesitate to call on them for assistance in any

search and rescue incident.” Police Lieutenant at City of Georgetown

TEXSAR deploys at the request of local law enforcement, State and Federal Agencies, the Governor, and relief organizations.

TEXSAR prides itself on being in a constant state of readiness. This means that we are not only geared up and ready to deploy at a moment’s notice, but all TEXSAR members are certified in their respective disciplines through nationally and internationally recognized certifying entities, such as FEMA, Rescue Training International, NASAR, and American Red Cross.

The TEXSAR Planning Section utilizes the latest in scientific, tactical methodologies along with a comprehensive understanding of the behavior of lost and missing persons to create strategic maps designating targeted, high priority search areas to increase the probability of a successful mission and to use operational resources in the most effective manner.

We also provide response training to many agencies and organizations around the state so they can assist their communities during incidents and respond to natural and other disasters.

Training & Readiness

Search & RescueK9 Search & Recovery

Air/Helo SearchFlood and Swiftwater Rescue

Wildland FireIncident Management

Wilderness & Remote MedicineLost Person Behavior & Analysis

Disaster Recovery & ReliefAdvanced Search Planning

Evidence Search & Preservation

TEXSAR Capabilities

“I was amazed at the professionalism and the proficiency of your team. You guys are so well

organized and I have not been able to stop talking about how impressed I was.”

Lead Detective of a Central Texas Major Crimes Unit

TEXSAR Capabilities

* Disaster Recovery & Relief Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Ike and Isaac Fire Support (Bastrop County and Steiner Ranch)

* Missing Persons Searches (Bandera, Bastrop, Caldwell and Travis Counties) Memorial Weekend 2015 flooding (Blanco, Hays, Caldwell Counties) Cathy Frye Search (Big Bend Ranch State Park)

* Evidence Searches (Brewster, Young, and San Patricio Counties)

* Training and Preparedness Crystal Beach during Memorial, Independence and Labor Day Weekends (Galveston County) Texas State Guard Joint Training Exercise (Camp Swift, TX)

Service & Commitment

www.texsar.org info@texsar.org

EMERGENCY ACTIVITATION NUMBER512-994-4SAR (4727)

TEXANS HELPING TEXANS

TEXSAR is a large and diverse organization that encompasses a wide variety of search, rescue, and disaster management specialties. There are many roles available within our organization. Although most members are field deployable, it is not a requirement of being a member. Learn more about becoming a member at TEXSAR.org/volunteer.

Membership

Your gift helps TEXSAR recruit, train and support more than 150 active volunteers and provides the resources they need to rescue dozens of people from life-threatening disasters each year. For every dollar you give, more than 90% goes directly to search and rescue, disaster recovery, and other emergency services.

Giving is easy. Visit: TEXSAR.org/give.

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