Members | Northern Tier K9 Search & Rescue

Meet The Team

Our goal is to maximize search and rescue capabilities throughout Pennsylvania by providing certified K9 units and ground support in search and recovery efforts for missing individuals, children and seniors patients.

Samantha Sheaffer

Amber Wetzel

Founding member of NTK9
Current 'Director' 2020-present
Certified NASAR SARTECH II
Certified NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800.
Trained for Wilderness First Aid
Certified Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED.
Trained for HazMat and Personal Protection against Blood-borne Pathogens.
Trained for GPS Navigation.
Trained in Crime Scene Preservation
Trained for ICS Awareness
Trained for Swift Water Awareness
Trained for Canine First Aid/CPR
Trained for SAR Crewleader

Current 'Treasurer' 2020-present
Certified NASAR SARTECH II
Certified NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800.
Trained for Wilderness First Aid
Certified Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED.
Trained for HazMat and Personal Protection against Blood-borne Pathogens.
Trained for GPS Navigation.
Trained in Crime Scene Preservation
Trained for Canine First Aid/CPR
Trained for SAR Crewleader
AKC Evaluator
Certified Dog Trainer

K9 Audie

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Visit our Contact Us page and request an application. Membership is 100% voluntary, there is no monetary compensation for search and rescue work. Most members do it for the love of the dogs, the great outdoors and the fulfillment of helping others.

We train weekly, rain or shine, snow or wind. Members participate in fundraising, public relation events, and attend training and seminars when possible.

Must be 18 years or older, have a valid drivers license and submit a background check with application.