STAR 1 Search and Rescue is an all-volunteer organization that responds to lost and missing person incidents in Iowa and surrounding areas.


STAR 1 Team members are trained and certified in accordance with the standards of the National Association of Search and Rescue (NASAR). All members are certified as SAR Tech IIs or SAR Tech IIIs (Ground Search Technicians) and have completed relevant ICS and NIMS Courses. All members have undergone a background check.


As a professional volunteer organization, we believe that training and education are crucial to the successful resolution of missing person incidents. All members are encouraged to continue their SAR education through recognized training programs, evaluations and seminars.


We do not self deploy or deploy at the request of private citizens. We dispatch through Story County Emergency Management Agency.

Deployment Information


Deployment

  • Only at request of public safety agencies
  • STAR 1 personnel are available 24/7/365
  • In Iowa and adjacent areas of neighboring states
  • No charge for services, expense assistance is appreciated, but not required
  • Call us early, we would rather stand down than not be contacted

We can provide

  • Trained & certified Ground Searchers
  • K9 Teams
  • Equine Teams
  • Search Management Assistance

For Deployment or Additional Information:

During Normal Business Hours

     Melissa Spencer or Josh Harding

            Story County EMA

    storycntyiaem@storycountyiowa.gov

515-382-7315

After Hours or if no answer at EMA

Story County Sheriff's Office




515-382-6566




The buttons at right should dial the indicated number. If supported by your device.

Individual search resources such as Search Management assistance, K9 Search Teams, or Mounted Searchers may be scheduled upon request. Contact Story County EMA if you would like to schedule these specialized resources.


STAR 1 can assist with training of other public safety organizations or participate in joint training exercises upon request.

Contacts for non-emergency information:

           President            president@star1.org         

           Vice President  star1searchandrescue@gmail.com 

           Information       info@star1.org