Volunteer wilderness search & rescue
Search & Rescue
Serving the community since 1980
Welcome to the website of DOGS-East Search and Rescue. DOGS-East is a professional volunteer wilderness Search and Rescue organization serving primarily the Mid-Atlantic Region and on-call for natural disasters in the continental United States.
DOGS-East Search and Rescue for missing persons is an emergency resource.
If you have an emergency, please contact your local authorities or call 911.
If you are a state or local agency and need our assistance, please contact the LE number listed below. If we are unable to answer, please leave a message with your name, agency, callback number, and a brief description of the request. We will return your call as soon as possible. If unable to contact us, we may also be requested directly through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) at (804) 674-2400.
9:00 AM
Organizer: 731
Location: Loop Road Hunt Camp
First day of muzzler loader season. Bring blaze orange as a precaution. no hunters scheduled to be in the area with us.
Also, bring your chain saw if you have one.
9:00 AM
Organizer: 729
Location: Freeman's Farm
View details9:00 AM
Organizer: 731
Location: Caledon State Park
Loop Parking area
View detailsCoordinate training, outreach, or local events.
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Current governing documents, operational standards, and evaluation materials.