Finding and rescuing lost people!
Day or night, rain or shine, Yamhill County Search and Rescue is ready to save lives.
Volunteers trained to save lives
The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team recruits and trains volunteers to locate and rescue lost persons, respond to disasters, and educate the public on safety and survival.
The Yamhill County Search and Rescue Team is a part of the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office. We are members of the community who have joined together to serve the people of Yamhill County and beyond. The team responds to the call for action, both in Yamhill County and the Pacific Northwest.
What we do
We provide quick and effective search and rescue operations, disaster response, and community education on safety and survival.
Search & rescue
Searching for and rescuing lost people in any weather conditions.
Reuniting families
Finding, and returning to their loved ones, persons with cognitive disorders.
Disaster response
Assisting in disasters (i.e. floods, airplane crashes, earthquakes, etc.)
Evidence searches
Assisting Law Enforcement with evidence searches.
In addition to our search and rescue missions, we have a mission of preventative search and rescue. The majority of our searches are in Yamhill County, but through our mutual aid agreements, we do respond to requests from other agencies to assist them with searches in their counties.
A safety net for our most vulnerable neighbors
Each client is provided a small electronic bracelet that emits a unique radio signal 24 hours a day. Specially trained teams use it to quickly locate and return wandering adults and children with Alzheimer’s, autism or other disorders to their family and caregivers.
How it works
- When a client wanders, a call to 911 by the caregiver triggers a rapid response by a trained team.
- Using a mobile locator system, search crews monitor the transmitter signal and locate the client.
- Team members know how to approach the person, gain their trust and put them at ease for the trip home.
Free of charge. Yamhill County Project Lifesaver provides our clients the equipment, battery replacements, and all services completely free of charge.
Add your interests to ours
Being a part of Yamhill County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team is a way you can give back to the community. We are always looking for dedicated community members who have an interest in:
Come to a meeting
Third Thursday of the month, 7 pm — McMinnville Fire District Station 15, 3850 NE 3 Mile Ln, McMinnville. Adults 18+; youth members 15–18.
In the field
Your tax deductible donation helps to rescue someone.
The Yamhill County Search and Rescue Team is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. The majority of our funding comes from public support in the form of donations and fundraisers such as our annual Christmas Tree sales, Tee Shirts, and special events.
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