TEXSAR: Texas Search and Rescue

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Learn about TEXSAR and the services we provide to agencies around the state.

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100% of TEXSAR’s funds comes from our sponsors, members, and the community.

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TEXSAR is always looking for new members throughout the state.

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Texans Helping Texans

Texas Search and Rescue deploys throughout the state of Texas at the request of local, state and federal agencies, working in support of those agencies to offer a wide variety of highly specialized resources which may not be otherwise available.

Search and Rescue

Flood and Swiftwater Rescue

Incident Management

Wildland Fire

2024 Volunteer Contribution

TEXSAR members dedicate themselves year-round to training and deploying throughout the state. Here’s a quick look at some of the deployment numbers from 2024.

Deployments

Hours Volunteered

Miles Traveled

Interested in Joining TEXSAR?

TEXSAR is a large and diverse search and rescue organization. Our size allows us to encompass a wide variety of search, rescue, and disaster management specialties. There are roles available for incident management, specific consulting expertise, as well as field deployment.

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TEXSAR Sponsors

TEXSAR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that does not receive any government funding.

Because of the generosity of our sponsors, we are able to provide our services completely free of charge. There is never a charge for our services to any requesting agency or individual we help.