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About Us

Our Mission

Our mission is dedicated to enhancing the capabilities and increasing available resources for the purposes of search and rescue in Pennsylvania. By focusing on the comprehensive training of skilled handlers, K9s, and support personnel, equipping them to proficiently undertake search and rescue operations. Our overarching objective is to contribute to the preservation of lives, actively supporting and collaborating with local EMA, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Services throughout Pennsylvania in the quest of bringing home lost and missing individuals.

Our Values

Integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

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Professionalism

The quality of showing responsibility, respect and care of others, holding oneself to a high standard and having accountability of one's thoughts, words, and actions.

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Continuous Learning & Improvement

The practice of constant development of the individual, team and beyond. Gaining new skills, knowledge, and information on an ongoing basis.

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Get Involved

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Join The Team

If you're passionate about dogs, the great outdoors, and eager to make a difference in your community, our team wants you! As a member, you'll be part of a dynamic group dedicated to assisting local and state authorities in search and rescue operations. You would be directly involved in helping to train the dogs and enhance your own skills in dog training, search management, land navigation, communications, wilderness medical, and some outdoor survival skills. Join with or without a dog.

 

Looking For Land

We're currently on the lookout for suitable land to enhance our training capabilities. Every training is at a new location, this helps the dogs adjust to working in new environments. 50+ acres with easy vehicle access to woodlands is best, the more land the better. We can also take advantage of commercial properties and workshop buildings as long as the environments are safe for both handlers and dogs. We carry liability insurance. If you have some property that you think might fit the bill, reach out and we can get you the necessary paperwork.

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Reach out to us via email or submit a form on the Contact Us page.

Join us, and let's create a stronger, safer community together!

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CONTACT US

DIRECTOR/CEO

SAMANTHA SHEAFFER

 

MAIL: 74 LAURELWOOD RD

MORRIS, PA 16938

PH: (717) 368-2901

INFO@NORTHERNTIERK9.ORG

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