About Panhandle Search & Rescue
We are a dedicated team of trained volunteers, committed to locating the missing and serving the community with skill, speed, and compassion.
Expert Rescue Skills
Our team is highly trained in all essential search and rescue techniques to ensure safe, efficient recovery of missing persons in any environment.
Compassionate Crisis Support
Trained in accessibility and disability inclusion, we provide compassionate rescue support for individuals with all types of disabilities, including cognitive, physical, sensory, and mental health conditions.
Prevention & Education
Dedicated to educating the community on safety and prevention, we aim to reduce emergencies by empowering people with knowledge to stay safe and avoid rescue situations altogether.
Rescue Services
Ground Search & Rescue (GSAR)
The Special Operations Task is a multi faceted is staffed with Homeland Homeland Security.
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Hurricane & Disaster Response
Rapid rescue and relief during storms, floods, and disasters—includes evacuations, medical aid, and damage response.
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Water Rescue
Responds to emergencies in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters includes swimmer recovery, boating accidents, and flood rescues.
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Wilderness & Swamp Rescue
Locates and assists individuals lost or injured in dense forests, swamps, or remote terrain using specialized equipment and navigation skills.
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Airborne Rescue
Uses helicopters or drones to locate and extract individuals from hard-to-reach areas during emergencies or large-scale disasters.
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Amber and Silver Alert Trained
Our team is Amber and Silver Alert trained, equipped to respond swiftly to critical incidents involving missing children and vulnerable adults.
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Our Blog & Events
Boat Smart: Top 10 Safety Tips for your next adventure
Stay safe on the water with these 10 essential boating tips—covering float plans, wildlife awareness, night navigation, safety checklists, and must-have gear.
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House Fires have 5 main causes, Do you know them?
Discover the five leading causes behind most home fires—and learn practical, life-saving tips to protect your family and home from disaster.
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- 2470 Roche Rd, Chipley, FL, United States, Florida 32428
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join us for Family Fun Day with a water slide, games, classic cars, motorcycles, a car wash, and $1 hot dogs/$2 burgers—no fees, just family fun!
Read MorePanhandle Search and Rescue Kicks off first fundraiser at 2025 Opossum Festival
- Possum Palace Dr, Walsau, FL, 32428
- 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Panhandle Search and Rescue has officially launched—and what better way to kick things off than at one of the Panhandle's most beloved local events?
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Meet John Williamson: The Visionary Behind Panhandle Search and Rescue
In the heart of Florida’s Panhandle, where the pines grow tall and the community ties run deep,one man has quietly laid the foundation for something extraordinary.
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Panhandle Search and Rescue Kicks off first fundraiser at the 2025 Opossum Festival
Panhandle Search and Rescue has officially launched—and what better way to kick things off than at one of the Panhandle's most beloved local events?
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Prepared to Return: Hikers Guide.
We’ve all heard those stories—someone heads out for a “quick hike,” the weather turns, the trail gets confusing, and suddenly they’re the subject of a search and rescue mission..
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