Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that provides search and rescue services across Texas. They maintain a constant state of readiness to respond to search, rescue, and disaster incidents with professionally trained volunteers. TEXSAR operates under state and federal standards and provides capabilities including search and rescue, swiftwater rescue, wildland fire response, and disaster recovery assistance.

1. TEXANS HELPING TEXANS
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Our Mission
Committing 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.

2. 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

3. 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

4. Search & Rescue
K9 Search & Recovery
Air/Helo Search
Flood and Swiftwater Rescue
Wildland Fire
Incident Management
Wilderness & Remote Medicine
Lost Person Behavior & Analysis
Disaster Recovery & Relief
Advanced 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

5. ** 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

6. www.texsar.org info@texsar.org
EMERGENCY ACTIVITATION NUMBER
512-994-4SAR (4727)
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.
** Support our GoFundMe Campaign
** Monetary Donations
** Purchase Items from our Amazon Store
** Donate a Vehicle or Equipment
** Donation of Services
(veterinary medicine, fundraising, legal counsel)
Support Us
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