SEARCH SPECIALISTS

LIVE FIND SEARCH SPECIALISTS

Katelyn Aubrey and K9 Rebel

Handler Aubrey holds her Canine Search Specialist (CSS) FEMA USAR certification, NSAR SARTECH II certification, as well as her FEMA/NIMS ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-500, ICS-700, and ICS-800 certifications.

K9 Rebel is LF-CE (Type I) FEMA/SUSAR certified. Recertification 2024.

Handler Aubrey serves as the Canine Coordinator.

Maggie Hunt and K9 Guinness

Handler Hunt and K9 Guinness are new members to Minnesota K9 Search Specialists! Please check back for more updates on the team as they journey towards USAR certification!

K9 Guinness is LF-FSA (Type II) FEMA/SUSAR certified.

Jena Hannon and K9 Maverick

Handler Hannon and K9 Maverick are new members to Minnesota K9 Search Specialists! Please check back for more updates on the team as they journey towards USAR certification!

K9 Maverick is LF-FSA (Type II) FEMA/SUSAR certified.

Cindy Jorgenson and K9 Tazz

Handler Jorgenson and K9 Tazz are new members to Minnesota K9 Search Specialists! Please check back for more updates on the team as they journey towards USAR certification!

K9 Tazz is LF-FSA (Type II) FEMA/SUSAR certified.

Holly Mulholland and K9 Rory

Handler Mulholland holds her Canine Search Specialist (CSS) FEMA USAR certification as well as her FEMA/NIMS ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-500, ICS-700, and ICS-800 certifications.

K9 Rory LF-CE (Type I) FEMA/SUSAR certified. Recertification 2026.

HUMAN REMAINS DETECTION SEARCH SPECIALISTS

Katelyn Aubrey and K9 Mayhem

K9 Mayhem is HRD-CE (Type I) FEMA/SUSAR certified. Recertification 2026.

Handler Aubrey serves as the Canine Coordinator.

Mark Falk and K9 Red

Handler Falk holds his Canine Search Specialist (CSS) FEMA USAR certification, NSAR SARTECH II certification, as well as his FEMA/NIMS ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-500, ICS-700, and ICS-800 certifications.

K9 Red is HRD-FSA (Type II) FEMA/SUSAR certified.

Melissa Burns and K9 Royal

Handler Burns holds her Canine Search Specialist (CSS) FEMA USAR certification, NSAR SARTECH II certification, as well as her FEMA/NIMS ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-500, ICS-700, and ICS-800 certifications.

K9 Royal is HRD-FSA (Type II) FEMA/SUSAR certified.

Andrew Pennock and K9 Coby

Handler Pennock and K9 Coby are new members to Minnesota K9 Search Specialists! Please check back for more updates on the team as they journey towards USAR certification!

K9 Coby is in training.

RETIRED TEAMS

Melissa Burns and K9 Caia

K9 Caia served from November 2017 to March 2021. K9 Caia passed away following a courageous battle with Lupus. K9 Caia not only brought talent and dedication with her to USAR, she also brought playfulness and love.

K9 Caia lives on in the hearts and memories of everyone whose life she impacted.

Kelly Jahnke and K9 Luke

K9 Luke served from August 2014 and officially retired March 2023. K9 Luke achieved LF-CE (Type I) FEMA/SUSAR certification and deployed locally for rescue operations.

K9 Luke is known for his intense search drive and love for tug toys.

Mark Falk and K9 Kinsey

K9 Kinsey served from July 2013 and officially retired August 2023, she passed away shortly after in December. K9 Kinsey achieved HRD-FSA (Type II) FEMA/SUSAR certification and deployed locally for recovery operations.

K9 Kinsey is known for her intelligence, drive to work, and love for tennis balls and tug toys.

Sheila Prior and K9 Coda

K9 Coda served from August 2016 and officially retired December 2023. K9 Coda achieved LF-FSA (Type II) FEMA/SUSAR certification and deployed locally for rescue operations.

K9 Coda is known for his love of tennis balls and unique ability to traverse confined spaces.