Laurel Mountain K9 Search & Rescue

Laurel Mountain K9 Search & Rescue (LMSAR) is a local search team dedicated to assisting FIRE companies, EMS agencies and LAW ENFORCEMENT agencies in the search for lost or missing individuals.

The team formed in 2017, incorporated in 2018 and are continuing to focus on providing well trained searchers and Certified K9 Teams. LMSAR consists of 10 members, 7 of which are certified by National Association of Search and Rescue at the Sartech 2 level. K9 Teams consist of Dog and Handler. We currently have one team dual certified in Trailing/Human Remains Detection, one certified Trailing K9, and 3 certified Air Scent K9s.

The team offers public education on how to avoid becoming lost as well as what to do if that situation does arise. The team participates in public events promoting wilderness safety while introducing individuals to the K9 and human components of the team.