Mission Statement

On December 29, 1941, the Muscatine Emergency and Rescue Unit was organized to assist the community of Muscatine County as a Volunteer, non-profit organization. In 1991 the name changed to Muscatine Search & Rescue Unit, but the purpose has always remained the same.

The Muscatine Search & Rescue Unit has many community activities its members are involved in on a year-to year basis.

• The Search & Rescue Unit and its members provide First Aid for several community events such as the Annual Melon City Criterium Bicycle Races, Watermelon Stampede, Great River Days, and many other Public and Corporate events.

• The Search & Rescue Unit and its members assist with community events such as the 4^th of July Fireworks by providing security.

• The Search & Rescue Unit and its members help to educate the community by participating in EMS Days, Boys Scout-A-Rama, and many others.

The Muscatine Search & Rescue Unit assist local Law enforcement in Muscatine County and in surrounding counties in Iowa and in Illinois. Some of the duties are:

• Assisting in the search for missing persons

Muscatine Search & Rescue Unit members receive all the necessary training such as:

Equipment for the Muscatine Search & Rescue Unit such as: Life jackets, Rescue Rings, Throw Bags, Back Boards, First Aid Supplies, Boat Maintenance, etc. are provided through donations received from the Muscatine United Way and other area Business’s and Organizations.

If you would like to Volunteer for the Muscatine Search & Rescue Unit or would like to make a Tax deductible donation please contact us!

Craig Dieckman  or  Shaun Beauchamp

563-263-3401          563-732-3260

Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office

563-263-6055