National Accreditation for LincsLSAR!

It’s been a busy 3 and a half years for the team since the current management team took the reins of Lincolnshire Lowland Search and Rescue. Starting with just 11 members, the team have expanded year on year, not only with highly trained volunteers but also adding 3 support vehicles as well as dog, drone, and kayak teams coming online this year. 

We are very pleased to announce, after years of building the team and its operational capabilities, that we have passed the Lowland Rescue Full Operational Assessment. In addition to demonstrating specialist search techniques and knowledge, as well as pre-hospital care and casualty evacuation. The team was highly scrutinised over all aspects of search operations from planning, search, and team management, as well as more obscure requirements of an operational team like policy, operating procedures, active MoU, and relationships with tasking authorities (primarily Police), insurances, and so, so much more. 

For a bunch of volunteers with a passion for bringing the vulnerable missing home, this has been a huge undertaking in such a short period of time. 

Beyond all the planning, training, and other work the team does, this year alone, we’ve had 34 deployments so far!

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LincsLSAR Chairman:

“I am immensely proud of LLSAR and the dedication everyone has shown on this journey. Whilst we had to perform well today, it was just a reflection of what we do every time we go out trying to bring people home.” - Glenn Smith

Lowland Rescue Land Search Lead:

“Congratulations to Lincolnshire Search and Rescue on successfully passing your National Full Operational Assessment today. The Assessment Team were hugely impressed with your professionalism, teamwork, and commitment throughout what is a demanding and detailed process. Your dedication, resilience, and clear focus on the needs of the vulnerable shone through at every stage. 

This is a significant achievement that reflects the hard work and preparation of the whole team. You will undoubtedly go on to be an invaluable asset to Lincolnshire Police and, most importantly, to the vulnerable missing people and families who depend on your skills and commitment.” - Paul Lewis MBE

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We would like to thank the LR National Assessment Team led by Paul Lewis. Tom & colleague from Lincolnshire Police Tactical Support Team. Julie, for acting as our Missing Person, and Fiona as her concerned Sister. Nottinghamshire Search and Rescue Team for mentoring us over the years. Our partner agencies in HM Coastguard, Fire and Rescue (Lincolnshire & Humberside) and Louth Search Dogs. And by no means last, a big thank you to our family members, without your support and understanding, we wouldn't be able to respond as effectively as we do.

We are now looking to the future, expanding our capabilities and continuing to work alongside Lincolnshire Police and Humberside Police to bring the Vulnerable Missing home. 

As a final sign-off, we would like to thank all of our supporters, whether it’s simply sharing our story or fundraising. It costs over £11k annually to run, and your help is essential and so gratefully received. 

If you would like to support our work into the future, please visit LincsLSAR.org/support.

About Lincolnshire Lowland Search and Rescue (LincsLSAR)

Lincolnshire Lowland Search and Rescue (LincsLSAR) is a member unit of Lowland Rescue. We are part of the UK Search and Rescue Operators Group, alongside Mountain Rescue, Cave Rescue, HM Coastguard and RNLI. 

Lowland Rescue is dedicated to locating vulnerable missing persons and providing support during medical incidents or natural disasters. Serving Lincolnshire and surrounding areas, LincsLSAR’s fully volunteer-based team collaborates closely with Lincolnshire and Humberside Police and is available 24/7, 365 days a year. LincsLSAR also assist Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service and work alongside the Lincolnshire Resilience Forum (LRF) during major incidents.

Donations play a crucial role in supporting this life-saving work, which is part of a nationwide network with over 2,100 professionally trained volunteers and 35 teams.

To learn more about LincsLSAR’s efforts or to support their mission, visit lincslsar.org.

For more information, contact:

Lincolnshire Lowland Search and Rescue

Email: info@lincslsar.org 

Website: www.lincslsar.org

Registered Charity Number: 1167040