Montgomery County Search and Rescue

Did you know? MCHD serves Montgomery County with 28 strategically located stations. These stations are placed based on data-driven deployment models to optimize EMS coverage. Each station features living quarters, offices, kitchens, and bedrooms, with supplies delivered as needed. Remember, emergencies go to 911 - not our stations!

⛑️SPRING FIELD TRAINING⛑️

Field training for our MOCSAR team yesterday was a huge success! The team spent the day taking part in a training exercise designed to practice the skills needed to find missing hikers.

The mission was to find 4 missing children in the WG Jones State Forest. We split into two teams who were both able to successfully recover all 4 kids. This training focused on:

👏 Teamwork
👏 Navigation and maps
👏 Radios and communication
👏 Physical endurance for walking miles in woods
👏 Testing our gear and packs
👏 Preserving integrity of potential crime scenes

We practiced, learned, and grew together as a stronger team. Training is important not only for new members, but also to help reinforce and share the skills of our experienced SAR members as well.

Thank you to all of our team who participated and the kid victim volunteers! A special thank you to our board leadership (Melissa, Phillip, Stacey and Alicia) for organizing and leading this training!

Don’t forget about our March monthly meeting tonight!

Our team was proud to volunteer as victims at the Joint Active Shooter Exercise (JASE) training event last night at a library in east Montgomery County. We volunteer because we know how impactful and important training is for our community’s emergency services.

A big thank you to Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and Montgomery County Sheriff's Office for organizing the event. We also appreciate the Porter Fire Department, Montgomery County Hospital District EMS, New Caney Isd Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers, and Commissioner Matt Gray, Montgomery County Precinct 4 officers and teams who participated in this training exercise!

Heads up! Texas Division of Emergency Management is coordinating a drill of our public warning systems on April 2nd. Drills and training exercises are a critical part of overall community preparedness for the public as well as the agencies providing services.

More info here: https://tdem.texas.gov/press-release/3-18-26-drill

We’ve launched our GoFundMe campaign!

https://gofund.me/0c8b4cc74

As a 100% volunteer and donor-funded nonprofit, our ability to serve and support our community depends entirely on the generosity of others. This campaign has been created to help us secure the training and equipment necessary to continue our work safely and effectively.

We strive to be mindful in our requests, but the reality is that we cannot do this alone. Your support, whether through a donation or by sharing this campaign, makes a meaningful difference.

Thank you for standing with us and supporting our mission.

MOCSAR will be at this event as well, come see us this Saturday!

🚨 Don’t Forget! 🚨

Join us this Saturday at the Montgomery County Safety Expo for a fun, family-friendly day with your local first responders!

📍 Woodforest Bank Stadium
📅 Saturday, March 21
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Come check out:
🚒 Fire trucks, police cars, and ambulances
🐕 K9 demonstrations
🛠️ Jaws of Life rescue demos
🚁 Drone demonstrations
🎉 Kids activities, music, food, and free giveaways

Bring the whole family and meet your local first responders. We hope to see you there! 👨‍🚒👮‍♂️🚑

The Shenandoah Police Department - TX and Conroe ISD Police Department invite you to the 2026 Montgomery County Safety Expo on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woodforest Bank Stadium (19115 David Memorial Blvd, Shenandoah, TX 77385).

This free, family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to meet local first responders, learn about their work, and see them in action. Enjoy K9, drone, and Jaws of Life demonstrations, plus free food, drinks, music, and more!

Come out and experience a day of safety, education, and community fun—everyone is welcome! Montgomery County Search and Rescue will be one of many departments here at this event.

The Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is excited to announce the Montgomery County Disaster Preparedness Expo!

Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center for a fun and informative event focused on helping our community prepare for disasters and emergencies.

This free, family-friendly event will feature:
🚨 Emergency response vehicles and equipment displays
🌪️ Disaster preparedness information and resources
👨‍🚒 Meet-and-greet opportunities with local first responders
🎒 Tips on building emergency kits and family preparedness plans
🏥 Demonstrations from public safety and emergency management partners
🎁 Giveaways and activities for the whole family

Living in Southeast Texas means we must be ready for hurricanes, severe weather, wildfires, and other emergencies. The Disaster Preparedness Expo is a great opportunity for residents of Montgomery County to learn how to better protect their families, homes, and businesses before disaster strikes.

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family out for a day of preparedness, education, and community partnership!

📍 Location: Lone Star Convention & Expo Center
📅 Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We look forward to seeing you there!

🍜 Eat Panda Express today and help bring the lost home.

Today we’re hosting a fundraiser and it’s one of the easiest ways to support our MOCSAR volunteers. When you order from Panda Express today, 20% of your purchase is donated to MOCSAR to support search and rescue operations in our community.

💡 The best part: it doesn’t cost you anything extra. You simply order your meal like normal, and Panda Express donates on your behalf.

📅 Today – Saturday, March 7
⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
📍 Panda Express – 3375 College Park Dr, Conroe

How to support:
🥡 Order in person and show this flyer on your phone
📱 Order online at PandaExpress.com or in the app using Fundraiser Code: 3852942

Please share this post and help us spread the word!

Our first MOCSAR meeting to kick off 2025 will be on January 30 at 7:30 at the Woodlands Emergency Training Center (16135 I-45S). Hope to see you there!

2025 MOCSAR monthly meeting schedule:

January 30, February 27, March 27, April 24, May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28, September 25, October 30, November 20.

All meetings will be held at 7:30 at the Woodlands Emergency Training Center ( 16135 I-45S, Conroe)