Oswego County Pioneer Search and Rescue

09/13/2026

Stop by and visit us at the Scriba Fire Station today for the County Disaster Preparedness event and chicken BBQ! Lots of interesting information. And the chicken smells yummy! We'll be here until 3 pm.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember.
Twenty‑five years later, we honor those who lost their lives, the survivors who carry the weight of that day, the families forever changed, and the responders who ran toward danger with unwavering courage.

We also recognize the search‑and‑rescue teams and the K‑9 partners who worked tirelessly in the aftermath—whose dedication, skill, and heart became symbols of hope when hope was hardest to find.

NASAR remains committed to the same principles that guided so many on 9/11: service, preparedness, and the belief that every effort matters when lives are at stake.

May this day be one of reflection, gratitude, and quiet remembrance.

09/10/2026

MISSING VULNERABLE PERSON RESCUED:
September 10, 2026, Constantia, New York — An 84-year-old female with Alzheimer’s disease was reported missing shortly before 6:00 a.m. by her son, having been last seen at bedtime the night before. Within 52 minutes of being notified, the trained and equipped Electronic Search Specialists from the Oswego County Sheriff's Office’s Project Lifesaver search-and-rescue program tracked her wearable radio-frequency transmitter and located her walking on the road in a wooded area more than a mile from home. The woman was reunited with family in good condition. The mission cleared without further community or first-responder engagement, having saved precious time, resources and, most importantly, life.
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To learn more or to find, establish or help support a member agency near you, visit www.ProjectLifesaver.org

09/10/2026

This morning, Oswego County Pioneer Search and Rescue assisted in locating a missing elderly woman in the Town of Constantia who is enrolled in Project Lifesaver. She was found in good condition just 21 minutes after the team arrived on scene.

The woman was located 1.18 miles from the point where she was last seen. The team responded with four Project Lifesaver receivers and a drone to support Oswego County Sheriff's Office and New York State Police.

Project Lifesaver International Headquarters

Oswego County Pioneer Search and Rescue Team assists with swift, successful multi-agency responseSeptember 10, 2026This morning, the Oswego County Pioneer Search and Rescue Team assisted in locating a missing elderly woman in the Town of Constantia who is enrolled in Project Lifesaver. She was found...

09/04/2026

Oswego County Pioneer Search and Rescue Team Responded to aid Forest Rangers in the search for 73-year old Craig Streeter. 10 members volunteered on 7 different days on this central Adirondack search contributing approximately 124 hours of service.

If you have any information in regards to his whereabouts, please contact NYSP at 518-897-2000.

09/02/2026

🔔 Do you have Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled? 🔔

With the chance of damaging storms and isolated tornadoes this evening, some of those alerts may be sent out as a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA, like an Amber Alert). See the graphic for directions to make sure you have yours turned on and can receive these alerts if they’re issued by the National Weather Service.

09/02/2026

08/27/2026

Specialized training, disciplined search management, and fast local response can turn a missing-person emergency into a successful rescue.

When someone is reported missing, the first few minutes are not just administrative—they are operationally critical. A local search and rescue team brings trained people, familiar knowledge of the area, and an organized search management process to a situation where delay can quickly increase danger. The goal is simple but urgent: reduce the time it takes to locate the subject, provide care sooner, and create the best possible outcome for the missing person and their family

Specialized training, disciplined search management, and fast local response can turn a missing-person emergency into a successful rescue.When someone is reported missing, the first few minutes are not just administrative—they are operationally critical. A local search and rescue team brings train...

08/26/2026

It's National Dog Day! We're grateful for these two special K-9's that are a part of our team. Wishing you a great day K-9 Wh***ey and K-9 Ada!