Hudson Fire Department Search and Rescue Team

06/01/2026

Don't wait until the Storm is here, prepare now.

05/31/2026

We had a great time today supporting the Neches River Rendezvous. Thank you for letting us be part of this tremendous event again. We took part in the Safety Team which included the Texas Parks and Wildlife, Army Corps of Engineers, and Houston County EMS, and the Deep East Texas Amature Radio Club.

Over a 100 canoes and Kayaks with paddlers from all over made the 9 mile trip on this beautiful day.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Stay Alert, danger noodles are out and about this summer.

05/18/2026

As we enter National Search and Rescue week, we want to thank all our members for everything they do. Volunteer SAR is not a hobby, it is a Lifestyle and our members demonstrate their dedication to SAR on a regular basis through training and responding when needed no matter what the weather, distance or situation.

THANK YOU to all our members.

05/16/2026

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Bowie County Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue event that was hosted by Bowie County Sheriff Office SAR team to celebrate their 20th anniversary of being a team!

It was a 5K with 4 divisions (women, men, women with K9, men with K9). This was held in Bringle Lake Park West in Texarkana, TX.

Our members walked/jogged the 5k, and finished with the following

Ricky Rodriguez came in 2nd place in his division (Men with K9, with Blanco).
Jessica Martin came in 3rd place in her division (Women with K9, with Shadow)
Abby McMillian came in 4th place in her division (Women with K9, with Nox, Hemera and Ellie)

Congratulations Bowie County Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue for 20 years of service to their county.

05/16/2026

SAN AUGUSTINE LIONS CLUB – On May 7, 2026, Team President Mike Stephens presented at the San Augustine Lions Club. The presentation included information about our team, our training and how we provide our services to the East Texas region and beyond.

We would like to thank the San Augustine Lions club for the opportunity to speak at their meeting

Pictured L to R are: Lion David Green, May Program Chair; Mike Stephens; and Andy DeSham, Lions Club President.

05/16/2026

National Search and Rescue Week is a time to honor the dedicated Search and Rescue personnel who play a crucial role in saving lives. The week is observed annually from May 16 to May 22, with the U.S. Senate passing a resolution to recognize their efforts. This week highlights the critical role of SAR teams in assisting lost, injured, and stranded individuals in various challenging environments. The resolution was introduced by Senator Maria Cantwell and co-sponsored by a bipartisan group of senators, emphasizing the importance of these professionals in ensuring the safety of others.

05/13/2026

When dealing with a lost and or missing person time = distance, the longer it takes to get CLUE AWARE TRAINED SEARCHERS on the scene, the further away the subject can get.

05/07/2026

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🌟🌟UPDATE!
Mr. Ritter has been found. He is home.
Thank you to everyone for your concern and your help looking for him.


HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?
Steven Ritter, 81, was last seen at 2 a.m. today at St. Luke's Health Memorial in Lufkin. He was wearing a white T-shirt, khaki pants, grey shoes, and a grey baseball hat. He is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 165.
If you know his location, please contact the police non-emergency number at 936-633-0356. Or call 911 if you believe he is in danger or injured.