Summary
Organization name
South Central PA Search and Rescue
Tax id (EIN)
46-2180127
Address
Wrightsville, PA 17368
We are an all-volunteer Search and Rescue team consisting of 42 members and 9 K9, stationed in York County and respond to lost and missing persons when requested by Police, Fire, or EMA. We provide a variety including K9, UAV (Drone), EMS, search management, and ground teams. While we primarily serve York county, we are often requested for assistance in surrounding counties and will at times travel further in the commonwealth and Maryland. We are available 24/7/365, and will respond in all weather conditions.
All of our team members pay for their own training and equipment. This is especially true of our K9 handlers, for whom their K9 are family members. Team equipment is purchased via donations and a few grants. The tables below show some examples of costs to the team and to individual members, it is not comprehensive but should help paint a picture of the resources required to continue our operations and get better at what we do.
Support from donors and sponsors is both welcomed and greatly appreciated, as it allows us to purchase much needed supplies and upgrade or replace aged equipment. We receive no regular or recurring funding from Federal, State, or local government agencies. We need your support to enhance our Drone (UAV) and medical care capabilities.
Operating Expenses:
| IAmResponding Paging Service |
$305/yr |
| LOC8 Image processing software for drones |
$760/yr |
| PO Box |
$130/yr |
| Rehab supplies (Water, sports hydration drink, snacks) on extended operations |
$30-$100 Each operation |
| Generator Fuel |
approx. $150/yr |
| Replacement of used and expired medical supplies | approx $1800/yr |
Equipment Costs (Team):
| Harris Radio for officers to communicate with 911 and other agencies | $2000/each |
| Stokes Basket for patient transport |
$700/each |
| Patient packaging kit with PPE |
$250 |
| Portable Suction unit (Airway management tool) |
$600 |
| AED Battery (Expected replacement rate of two years or after use) |
$500 |
| Quick Litter (patient movement device used for rapid extrication) |
$30/each, single use |
| Epinephrine Auto injector (lifesaving BLS medication) |
$500 |
| Task Medical Bag (Airway management, bleeding control, basic hypothermia management) |
$400 |
| Refurbished Toughbook Laptop |
$500 |
| UAV/Drone Battery set, estimated replacement of 1 set/yr |
$800 |
DJI Mavic 3T with Thermal Imaging (future drone upgrade prospect) |
$5800 |
Equipment Costs (individual out of pocket):
| Helmet |
$50-$300 |
| Boots |
$75-$200 |
| Pack or harness |
$100-$400 |
| Sturdy work gloves |
$15-$50 |
| Headlamps and Flashlights |
$20-$200 |
| Individual Radio |
$50-$200 |
| Individual First Aid Kit |
$75-$150 |
| K9 eye protection |
$70 |
| K9 Working Harness |
$75-150 |
| K9 vehicle kennel |
$300 |
| K9 IFAK (First Aid Kit) |
$175 |
Who We Are
We search for missing and lost persons in a 7 county area any time day or night, with no public support other then donations to our team. We are dispatched through the counties 911 system, and respond at the request of law enforcement, Fire Department or Emergency Mangers. Our K9s are not only tracking and trailing but therapy trained and socialized, our personnel have gone through various certification training. We have EMT's, water rescue, former law enforcement, drone operators, communications personal, and admin personal. We are all Volunteers and respond 24/7/365. Most of our team are CERT certified, (community emergency response trained) to help the community in case of disaster.
Mission
We search for missing and lost persons in a 7 county area any time day or night, with no public support other then donations to our team. We are dispatched through the counties 911 system, and respond at the request of law enforcement, Fire Department or Emergency Mangers. Our K9s are not only tracking and trailing but therapy trained and socialized, our personnel have gone through various certification training. We have EMT's, water rescue, former law enforcement, drone operators, communications personal, and admin personal. We are all Volunteers and respond 24/7/365. Most of our team are CERT certified, (community emergency response trained) to help the community in case of disaster.
Organization Data
Wrightsville, PA 17368