Warwickshire Search and Rescue

03/11/2026

🐾 Did you spot us in Wykencroft last week? 🐾

Our fantastic dog team were out and about putting their skills to the test with a training session in Wykencroft. Did you see us?

But what exactly do our search dogs do?

🐕 Our dogs are trailing dogs. This means they are specially trained to follow the unique scent left behind by an individual person.

Using a scent article, such as a piece of clothing or personal belonging, they can pick up that person’s scent and follow the trail they have left, helping our teams locate missing people.

Every training session helps our dogs and handlers develop their skills, ready to support real-life searches across Warwickshire.

A huge well done to our dedicated dog team! 💚

01/11/2026

We love fundraising at Leamington parkrun and it's good to get a shout out.

Big thanks to Tracy for writing our Halloween run report! You can read about the spooky goings on via the link in the comments... 👻

01/11/2026

🔧 Keeping our fleet rescue-ready! 🚑

Last Friday saw our monthly Vehicle Maintenance Team meeting at HQ.

Our dedicated volunteers carried out regular checks across the fleet, covering everything from under-bonnet inspections and safety checks to equipment and vehicle condition.

But that’s not all! 👇

🩺 Our Medical Team checked all first aid equipment.
💻 IT equipment was checked and updated.
🧹 HQ received a thorough top-to-bottom clean!

There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes to keep Warwickshire Search and Rescue ready to respond when called upon.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who gives up their time to keep our team, equipment and vehicles operational. It really does make a difference! 💛🖤

31/10/2026

🌊 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 | WATER RESCUE

💦 Our trainees were put to the test during Friday night’s Water Practical Assessment!

The session focused on demonstrating essential water rescue skills, including:

🗣️ 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞 – Using verbal communication to guide someone to safety.

🤝 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛 – Safely assisting someone from the water using appropriate equipment.

🛟 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 – Demonstrating the safe and effective use of a throwline to rescue someone in difficulty.

👏 A fantastic effort from all our trainees as they continue developing the skills and confidence needed to save lives!

A big thank you to Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club for kindly allowing us to use their facilities and supporting our training. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! 💙

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.

30/10/2026

👏 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻! 👏

A fantastic achievement as Simon successfully passes his 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁!

Developing leadership skills is an important part of strengthening our team and ensuring we’re ready to respond when our communities need us most.

Thank you, Simon, for your continued commitment, dedication and contribution to Warwickshire Search and Rescue.

We’re proud to have you on the team! 🚨💚

29/10/2026

🚨 𝗜𝘁‘𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! 💚❤️

Behind every search is a dedicated team working hard behind the scenes.

From coordinating deployments and tracking search teams to managing vital information, our Control Room volunteers help keep our operations running smoothly and bring missing people home safely.

A huge thank you to everyone who gives their time, skills and commitment to supporting Warwickshire Search and Rescue. You’re an essential part of every mission! 👏

27/10/2026

🩵💚 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨, 𝗖𝗢-𝗢𝗣 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦! 💚🩵

Over the last 12 months, your support through the 𝗖𝗼-𝗼𝗽 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱 has helped raise an incredible £2,986 for Warwickshire Search and Rescue! 🎉

A huge thank you to every Co-op member who chose us as their local cause. Your support makes a real difference, helping our volunteer team continue searching for missing people and supporting our local community when they need us most.

As a volunteer-led charity, every penny helps us maintain our equipment, train our volunteers and be ready when the call for help comes. 🚑🔦

From everyone at 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲, thank you for choosing us, believing in what we do and helping us make a difference. 💚

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26/10/2026

📍 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗨𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦? 🚁🐕🌳

𝗪𝗮𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 is looking to expand our range of suitable locations for team search exercises across 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 and the surrounding areas.

We’re keen to hear from landowners, farmers, businesses, organisations and anyone who might have a suitable site — or know someone who does!

Ideally, we’re looking for locations offering a variety of search environments, including:
🌳 Woodland and paths/routes
🌾 Open fields and land
💧 Banks and areas near water
🚁 Areas suitable for drone exercises
🐕 Locations suitable for search dog training

Suitable parking is essential, either on-site without taking up too many spaces or nearby, where we could arrange transport to and from the exercise area.

We’re unlikely to need the same location more than once a year, and we’re happy to explore options we may not have considered.

📣 Please share this post or tag someone who might be able to help. Even an unusual suggestion could be exactly what we’re looking for!

If you have land, a location or an idea, please get in touch by direct message or contact Warwickshire Search and Rescue.

Thank you for helping our volunteers train to support those who need us. ❤️

25/10/2026

🎉 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS, FANG! 🎉

We’re delighted to celebrate Fang, who has successfully qualified as a Licensed Search Technician with Warwickshire Search and Rescue! 💚❤️

This is a fantastic achievement, reflecting the dedication, commitment and hard work that goes into becoming a qualified operational volunteer.

Fang will now be able to put her skills into practice, helping us search for vulnerable missing people and support those who need us most across Warwickshire.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Fang on this brilliant milestone!