Wolf River Incident Group is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2025 by a dedicated group of Coast Guard veterans. We provide professional search and rescue services across Tennessee and surrounding regions.
To provide highly skilled, professional search and rescue services to locate missing persons in wilderness and urban environments, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, training, and operational excellence.
We are committed to serving our communities through volunteer dedication, continuous training, and collaboration with local, state, and federal emergency response agencies.
From Coast Guard veterans serving informally to an officially recognized non-profit organization
Group of Coast Guard veterans begin informal search and rescue operations in Tennessee
Team expands with additional volunteers and establishes training protocols
Successful completion of 50+ informal rescue missions
WRIG officially founded as 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
First official SAR mission deployment as registered non-profit
K9 program established with certified search dogs
Experienced professionals dedicated to excellence in search and rescue operations
Executive Director
Former Coast Guard, ICS-300, Wilderness First Aid, 5+ years SAR experience
Waiel has led WRIG since its founding, bringing extensive experience from his Coast Guard service and emergency management background.
Operations Manager
Former Coast Guard, K9 Handler, Technical Rescue Specialist, EMT-B
Omar oversees field operations and maintains our high standards of safety and professionalism, drawing from his military service experience.
Training Coordinator
Former Coast Guard, NASAR Certified, Rope Rescue Technician, 20+ years experience
Mohamed develops and implements our comprehensive training programs, leveraging his Coast Guard training expertise and volunteer coordination skills.
Certified training programs and operational standards
FEMA-certified incident management protocols
Advanced medical training for remote environments
State-level coordination and resource sharing
Direct support for law enforcement operations
Specialized wilderness rescue operations
For Emergencies or to activate a SAR response, DIAL 911 IMMEDIATELY
The contact form below is for non-urgent, general inquiries ONLY. In emergency situations, always contact local emergency services first.
Have questions about volunteering, training, or our services? We'd love to hear from you.
General Inquiries
Headquarters
Memphis, Tennessee
Serving Tennessee and surrounding states
Response Availability
24/7 Emergency Response
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM
501(c)(3) Non-Profit
Tax-exempt charitable organization
FEMA Certified
Federal emergency response qualified
NASAR Member
National Association for Search and Rescue