Search Dog Alliance of Arkansas

If you need K9 assistance at a search, please notify the nearest SAR group to you.  These are some that are listed.

Desha County SAR 870 818 8140

Franklin County SAR / Phone: 479-667-4909

Guion Volunteer Fire Dept (Izard County) / Phone: 870-346-5997

Lawrence County Search & Recovery / Phone: 501-940-9704

Lonoke County K9 Unit / Phone: 501-912-2876 or 501-941-2319

Pike County SAR / Phone: 870-784-3099 or 870-398-4744

Saline County Sheriff SAR / Phone: 501-888-3255 or 501-425-7977

Union County SAR /Phone: 870-314-2500 or 870-864-8899

See the handler's callout numbers and information below their names. Handlers are listed in alphabetical order to help you locate the information you need.

SDAOA trains to the NIMS typing standards created by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. To see the FEMA K9 guidelines, click HERE.

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FOUNDERS:

Kathy Zasimovich - Co-Founder
CALLOUT: Lonoke County K9 Unit / Phone: 501-912-2876 or 501-941-2319
Lonoke, AR
Joined 2007
K-9's: Ariel (Certified Mantrailing, Resource K9 for NCMEC) & Abbey (Mantrailing)
Credentials: Vice President Arkansas Emergency Management Association, RMCS(SW) USN (Ret).Deputy Emergency Manager Lonoke County, Lonoke County K9 Unit Leader, Certified Scent Discriminating Bloodhound (TASK), Reserve K9 Deputy Lonoke County Sheriff Dept, SARTECH III, SARTECH II, CPR, First Aid, AED, BBP/Infectious Diseases, Hazmat Awareness, SAR Scene Safety, Navigation Map and Compass, Storm Spotters Course, CERT member, Certified Emergency Manager, IS 100/200/300/400/700/800/546/305.7/275/244/242/241/240/235/IS001/002, Public Information Officer, AKC CGC Evaluator, MLPI

Jeanette Barnes - President & Co-Founder
CALLOUT: Saline County Sheriff SAR / Phone: 501-888-3255 or 501-425-7977
Little Rock, AR
Joined 2007
K-9's: Hannah (Certified Land & Water Cadaver) and Ginger (Certified Mantrailing)
Credentials: IS 100/200/700, First Responder, Red Cross Mass Care Specialist, Red Cross Damage Assessment Tech, Red Cross Family Services Tech, SARTECH II, Fema: Animals in Disaster, NIMS, Emergency Program Manager, Emergency Preparedness Radiological Emergency Management, A Citizen's Guide to Disaster Assistance, Effective Communication, Developing and Managing Volunteers, CPR/First Aid, Grantsville, MD Seminar 2005, Amhearst, OH Seminar 2004, McKinney, TX Seminar 2005, Beaumont, TX Seminar 2005, AR First Annual SAR Dog Seminar, NOCDS Seminar '04, '05, '06, '07, Public Information Officer, MLPI

MEMBERS:

Paula Abney - Trainer
Texas
Joined 2007
K-9: Faye(Mantrailing)
Credentials: AR First Annual SAR Dog Seminar

Amanda Acebedo - Handler
North Little Rock, AR
Joined 2009
K9 Partners: Sally (Area Search, CGC) and Alice (Cadaver in training).  Credentials: ICS 100/200/700/800, SARTech III, Amateur Radio Operator-KE5PAK, Member of CAREN, Storm Spotters Course, CERT-Pulaski County, CPR/First-Aid/AED, FEMA Courses- 005.A/010/011/018/022/100.A/200.A/230/292/317/700/800.B/802/809, Certified First Responder- Arkansas Fire Academy

Chris Austin - Handler
CALLOUT: Desha County SAR 870 818 8140
Tillar, AR
Joined 2007
K-9: Bo (Mantrailing in Training)
Credentials: Firefighter, EMT-B, IS 100/200/700, Arson Detection, Hospital Based Decontamination, Evacuation Coordinator, Hazmat Awareness, CSEPP First Responder, ACTFAST

Blakel Bristow - Agent 2nd Judicial Drug Task Force
CALLOUT: Jonesboro Police Dept.
Bono, AR
Joined 2009
K-9: K9 Roxy (Water/Land Cadaver)
Credentials: Certified Law Enforcement Officer, Certified Law Enforcement Instructor, HAZMAT Awareness, NIMS IS 100, 200, 700, AR 3rd Annual Working Dog Seminar

Michael Bristow - Handler
CALLOUT: Lawrence County Search & Recovery / Phone: 501-940-9704
Lynn, AR
Joined 2007
K-9's: Molly, Daisy, Edna and Martha (Mantrailing)
Credentials: AR First Annual SAR Dog Seminar, EMT-A, Reserve Deputy, Fire Fighter, IS 100/700

Cody Burdue
CALLOUT: Union County SAR / Phone: 870 314 2500
Smackover, AR
Joined 2007
Credentials: Certified First Responder, K9 Air Scent, IS 100, TASK Seminar participant

Deborah Burdue - Ground Search Operations
CALLOUT: Union County SAR /Phone: 870 314 2500 or 870 864 8899
Smackover, AR
Joined 2007
Credentials: Public Information Officer

John Burdue - Vice President
CALLOUT: Union County SAR / Phone: 870 314 2500 or 870 864 8899
Smackover, AR
Joined 2007
K-9: Airscenting, CGC
Credentials: SARTech II, NREMT-P, Paramedic Instructor, AHA – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, BLS Instructor, Pediatric Life Support Instructor, ADEM NIMS-ICS Instructor, South Arkansas Community College EMS Clinical Coordinator,  TASK affiliate for Air Scent, Air Scent Seminar Instructor, Public Information Officer, MLPI

Kathy Carlton - Ground Search Operations
CALLOUT: Saline County SAR 501 303 5649
Joined 2008
Credentials: AR Second Annual SAR Dog Seminar

Terry Carlton - Handler
CALLOUT: Saline County SAR 501 303 5649
Joined 2008
K-9: Rachael (Mantrailing in training)
Credentials: AR Second Annual SAR Dog Seminar

Cameron Chapman - Treasurer
CALLOUT: Desha County SAR 870 818 8140
Tillar, AR
Joined 2007
K-9: Bo (Mantrailing)
Credentials: AR First Annual SAR Dog Seminar, Fire Chief/Paramedic, NIMS 01/10/11/100/200/700/800, Storm Spotter, Ar. Fire Academy Cetified Training Officer CTO, Arson Detection, Emergency Negotiator, SAR Tech III, IS 235,240,241,242,244,275,546, MLPI

Nancy Chapman - Handler
CALLOUT: Desha County SAR 870 818 8140
Tillar, AR
Joined 2007
K-9: Bo (Mantrailing)
Credentials: AR First Annual SAR Dog Seminar

Sonny Chidister - Support
Shirley, AR
Joined 2009

Margaret Choffel - Handler
CALLOUT: SDAOA
Fayetteville, AR
Joined 2007
K-9's: Stella (Certified Airscent & Cadaver Dog, CGC), Lillian (Airscent & Cadaver in training, CGC)
Credentials: SARTECH II, NIMS IS 200, 700, CPR, Wilderness First Aid, 8 year member of WCSAR K9, CERT, HAZMAT Awareness, Crime Scene Preservation, Bloodborne Pathogens

Sue Christian - Handler
CALLOUT: 479-292-3242; 479-202-3268; 479-746-1552 (Johnson County)
Ozone, AR
Joined 2009
K-9: Finn

Janice Davis - Handler
CALLOUT: Guion Volunteer Fire Dept / Phone: 870-346-5997
Mountain View, AR
Joined 2007
K-9: Duke (Mantrailing in Training)
Credentials: SARTECH III, IS 100, Arkansas’ 1st Annual Seminar, Basic First Aid, CPR-AED

Bradley Day - Handler
CALLOUT: Tri-County SAR
Tillar, AR
Joined 2009
K9:
Credentials: Firefighter, EMT

Dale Dohms - Trainer
Dunn County Sherriff's Office, Wisconsin

Debbie Goebels - Trainer
Alabama
Joined 2007

Linda Holland - Handler
CALLOUT: Franklin County SAR / Phone: 479-667-4909
Ft. Smith, AR
Joined 2007
K-9: Skywalker (Mantrailing & HRD)
Credentials: SARTECH I, ISAR, FUNSAR, ADSAR, MLPI, CPR/First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Lost Person Behavior, AR 1st Annual Working Dog Seminar

Robert Jordan - Handler
CALLOUT: Pike County SAR / Phone: 870-784-3099 or 870-398-4744
Joined 2008
K-9: John (Mantrailing)

Shona Jordan - Handler
CALLOUT: Pike County SAR / Phone: 870-784-3099 or 870-398-4744
Joined 2008
K-9: Dan (Mantrailing in training)
Credentials: Firefighter, EMT, MLPI

Michelle Mace - Handler
CALLOUT: Lonoke County K9 Unit / Phone: 501-912-2876 or 501-941-2319
Cabot, AR
Joined 2008
K9: Bear (Air Scent/Cadaver In Training, CGC)
Credentials: SARTECH II, First Responder, Public Information Officer, MLPI

Tim Mansfield - Handler
CALLOUT: Lawrence County Search & Recovery / Phone: 501-940-9704
Powhatan, AR
Joined 2007
K-9's: Molly, Daisy, Edna and Martha (Mantrailing)
Credentials: First Responder, Fire Fighter, IS 100/700, CERT Trainer for Lawrence County, Wildland Fire Fighter, Storm Spotter, AR First Annual SAR Dog Seminar

Veronica Mansfield - Handler
CALLOUT: Lawrence County Search & Recovery / Phone: 501-940-9704
Powhatan, AR
Joined 2007
K-9's: Molly, Daisy, Edna and Martha (Mantrailing)
Credentials: First Responder, Fire Fighter IS 100/700, CERT Trainer/Member Lawrence County, Wildland Fire Fighter

Chaplain Paul Northcut - Chaplain & CISD Resource
PHONE: 479-264-6146 cell / 479-967-6327 home
Russelville, AR
Joined 2008
Credentials: Ordained Minister, Sworn Law Enforcement Officer, 20+ years as Chaplain for Emergency Services, having served at major incidents such as NYC after 9-11-01, Hurricane Katrina, Wild Fires in San Diego CA, tornado and floods in many states, every type of crime scene and natural disaster you can imagine. Senior level certification from the International Conference of Police Chaplains. Certified in CISM and CISD, etc. Please check website for additional information; www.crossandshield.org

Sandra Perry - Handler
Hardy, AR; Member EISAR (TOK Alaska)
Joined 2009
K9: Bob (Airscent and Trailing)
Credentials: EISARA Wilderness Level I K9, NASDN Advanced Trailing and Area Search, SAR TECH III, CERT, Animals in Disaster Awareness and Preparedness, Animals in Disaster Community Planning, IS 700, 100, Novice Man Tracking, Tracker Aware, EMT I, EMT II, EMT and Driver, Class A CDL Hazmat, First Responder

Dr. Dion Petaros - Trainer
NASAR Trainer
Fema Type I Incident Commander
Email: Petaros@yahoo.com cellular
Phone: 214 558 9160

Jody Presser - Support
CALLOUT: Cave City Fire Dept.
Cave City, AR
Joined 2009
Credentials: EMT-Basic, Firefighter, NIMS 100, 200, 700, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operation, Auto Extrication, Bus Extrication

Lynn Powell - Handler
CALLOUT: 501-723-8247 / 501- 454-9126
Van Buren Co, AR
Joined 2008
K9: Lady (Area Search CST III, CGC)
Credentials: Co-Founder of Sharp Co. SAR, Certified and worked a trailing German Shepherd for 5 years, RN, CPR, PALS certification, SARTECH II, CST III (K9 Lady)

G.L. Potts - Handler
Texas
Joined 2008

Kevin Pride - Ground Search Operations Officer
CALLOUT:SDAOA 501 912 3202
Lonsdale, AR
Joined 2007
Credentials: EMT-B, SARTECH 1, NASAR SARTECH III Evaluator, NASAR Member, Rough Terrain/Rope Rescue Tech, Fire Fighter, Incident Safety Officer, Inspector, First Responder Instructor, Instructor for Arkansas Fire Academy, Public Information Officer

Jim Robinson - Secretary
CALLOUT: ASDA
Little Rock, AR
Joined 2007
K-9: (Mantrailing)
Credentials: SARTECH III, Wilderness Tracking/Trailing, Ground Support

Katie Rogers - Secretary
CALLOUT: SDAOA
Fayetteville, AR
Joined 2007
K-9: Cabela (Mantrailing)
Credentials: AR First Annual SAR Dog Seminar, SARTECH II, CERT, IS 100/700, CPR, BBP/Infectious Diseases,NOCDS 2007 Seminar

Monica L. Staton - Handler
CALLOUT: Saline County SAR / Phone 501 231 8720 or 501 658 7992
Joined 2008
K-9: Bear (HRD)
Credentials: SARTECH III; CPR/First Aid, NIMS ICS 100/200/700/800, Bloodborne Pathogens, MLPI, CERT

Ann Sutter - Handler
CALLOUT: Franklin County SAR / Phone: 479-667-4909
Charleston, AR
Joined 2007
K-9: Pearl (Mantrailing & Cadaver)
Credentials: AR First Annual SAR Dog Seminar, Charter member of Franklin County Search and Rescue (2002), First SAR K9, obtained 2002, trained in Trailing, Cadaver and Article Search, Present K9 Pearl, obtained 2004, trained in Trailing and Cadaver, SARTECH I, Retired Registered Nurse, CERT

Charlie Travis - Ground Search Operations
CALLOUT: Saline County SAR / Phone 501 847 2848 or 501 690 1253
Arkansas
Joined 2007
Credentials: SARTECH III, NIMS ICS 100/200/700/800

Kim & Clyde Watson - Trainers
Texas
Joined 2007
Credentials: TASK, AR First Annual SAR Dog Seminar

Christina Westminster - Handler
CALLOUT:
Fayetteville, AR
Joined 2009
K-9: Chloe (Airscenting)
Credentials: SARTECH II, IS 100/700, CPR, Wilderness First Aid, AR Second Annual SAR Dog Seminar, Scent Intensity Campout and K-9 Outing Seminar 2008

Alyssa Worley - Ground Search Operations
Little Rock, AR
Joined 2007
Credentials: CPR/First Aid, AR First Annual SAR Dog Seminar, SARTECH III

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