The Wilderness Response & Investigation Group is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing 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 humble beginnings to a recognized leader in search and rescue operations
WRIG founded as 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
First official SAR mission deployment
K9 program established with certified search dogs
Drone operations program launched
Expanded operations to cover 12 Tennessee counties
150+ successful missions completed
Experienced professionals dedicated to excellence in search and rescue operations
Executive Director
ICS-300, Wilderness First Aid, 15+ years SAR experience
Sarah has led WRIG since its founding, bringing extensive experience in emergency management and team coordination.
Operations Manager
K9 Handler, Technical Rescue Specialist, EMT-B
Mike oversees field operations and maintains our high standards of safety and professionalism.
Medical Director
Emergency Physician, Wilderness Medicine Specialist
Dr. Chen provides medical oversight and ensures our team maintains current medical protocols.
Training Coordinator
NASAR Certified, Rope Rescue Technician, 20+ years experience
David develops and implements our comprehensive training programs for all volunteers.
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