Wings of Help

04/20/2026

🚨 This is not something I ever thought I’d have to post.
I never thought I’d be the one asking for help—but here I am.

For over 30 years, Eric has served communities across Northern California and Arizona, responding to wildfires, disasters, and search-and-rescue missions.When others were running away, he was running in.Through his work with Fireground Drone Works and his nonprofit Wings of Help, Eric has dedicated....

07/27/2025

Update on the Tahoe:
We finally started making progress on installing the replacement engine… but then my mechanic uncovered some pretty serious issues with it. So now I’m back (Thursday) on the phone with LKQ Online, trying to get a warranty exchange, return—or at least the parts needed—to make it right.

It’s been over a month and a half without a mission-ready vehicle. That’s six weeks of missed work, missed search and rescue deployments, and missed opportunities to help people in need. I’ve been more than patient, but if LKQ Online doesn’t come through soon, I won’t hesitate to go scorched earth on social media. People deserve to know who they’re trusting with mission-critical parts.

LKQ Online — I’m giving you the chance to do the right thing. Please don’t make me turn this into a case study in how not to support your customers.

📸: The Tahoe, back when she was ready to roll.

➡️ If you'd like to help us get back on the road and back in the air, we’re accepting donations to keep Wings of Help running.
💻 www.wingsofhelp.co
☎️ 928-251-0006

Every dollar helps get us one step closer to responding faster and farther.

I’m Eric Neitzel, a 30-year fire service veteran and founder of Wings of Help, a nonprofit dedicated to providing aerial disaster support, search and rescue, environmental response, and emergency communications in rural Arizona and beyond.

07/13/2025

Wings of Help is a nonprofit search organization using drones, thermal imaging, and community outreach to locate missing pets and people. We rely entirely on donations to fuel our missions. Every dollar helps us respond faster, search farther, and reunite more families. Support our work—donate and share today.

Paypal: [email protected]
CashApp: $wingsofhelp

07/11/2025

07/10/2025

-- AZDPS Launches Turquoise Alert Program to Help Locate Missing and Endangered Persons --

The AZDPS is proud to announce the launch of the Turquoise Alert system, a new statewide initiative designed to aid in the swift recovery of missing and endangered individuals under the age of 65, including members of tribal communities.

This important public safety tool was established through House Bill 2281, signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs on May 13, 2025, and is officially titled “Emily’s Law” in honor of San Carlos Apache tribal member Emily Pike.

The Turquoise Alert system will be activated when a person goes missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances and is believed to be endangered. Alerts will be issued only when specific criteria are met, including:

-- The missing person is under 65 years of age.
-- Local law enforcement has exhausted all available resources.
-- There is reason to believe the individual is in danger or in the company of a potentially dangerous person.
-- Sufficient descriptive information is available to assist in their recovery.

Alerts will be disseminated regionally through the Emergency Alert System (EAS), Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA), Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) vehicle messaging system boards, the requesting agency's social media platforms, and the AZDPS Alerts website. Law enforcement agencies across the state will also receive an All-Points Bulletin (APB) broadcast.

“The Turquoise Alert represents a vital step forward in protecting vulnerable individuals in our communities,” said Colonel Jeffrey Glover, Director of the AZDPS. “By empowering the public with timely, actionable information, we can make a critical difference in locating those who are missing and bringing them home safely.”

Based on previous years’ activations under similar programs, AZDPS anticipates 15 to 30 Turquoise Alerts per year. This number may grow as public awareness and outreach expand.

07/05/2025

We Need INFO on this Donkey! Please Share
Last seen at the Concho, AZ animal hoarding residence of H. Benton.
His name is JAXSON. 6ft Tall at top of ears.
💳 $500 Tractor Supply gift card for information confirming his welfare.
We are not looking to rehome — just want to know he’s OK.
📞 Call or Text: 928-251-0006
📧 Email: [email protected]
Northern Arizona Animal Search and Rescue

07/04/2025

Call or Text 928-251-0006 with any info.

06/29/2025

Engine Ordered! It should be delivered to Jays Automotive on the 1st!
Huge thanks to LKQ Corporation and LKQ Online for coming through with the engine we needed for the Tahoe—and for cutting us a break on the shipping, too! We appreciate the support!

I’m Eric Neitzel, a 30-year fire service veteran and founder of Wings of Help, a nonprofit dedicated to providing aerial disaster support, search and rescue, environmental response, and emergency communications in rural Arizona and beyond.Our most critical tool — a 2011 Chevy Tahoe — has been ...

06/28/2025

📍 Search Update – Please Share!
It’s been a busy week for our team at Wings of Help and Fireground Drone Works & 3D

🐾 Two dogs missing
📍 ¾ mile north of the “Y” on SR61 near Concho, AZ
📞 Contact: 928-245-8704

🫏 Missing service donkey
📍 Maverick Rd, White Mountain Lakes, AZ
📞 Contact: 480-356-5803

We're using drones, local contacts, and all available resources — but we need your help to spread the word. Your share could bring them home! 🙏