LIVE FIND SEARCH SPECIALISTS
Katelyn Aubrey and K9 Rowdy
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 Rowdy is in training.
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 in training.
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 certified. Recertification 2026.
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 in training.
Cindy Jorgenson and K9 Taz
Handler Jorgenson and K9 Taz are new members to Minnesota K9 Search Specialists! Please check back for more updates on the team as they journey towards USAR certification!
K9 Taz is in training.
Natalie Runge and K9 Cali
Handler Runge holds her NSAR SARTECH II certification, as well as her FEMA/NIMS ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-500, ICS-700, and ICS-800 certifications.
K9 Cali is in training.
HUMAN REMAINS DETECTION SEARCH SPECIALISTS
Katelyn Aubrey and K9 Mayhem
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 Mayhem is HRD-CE (Type I) FEMA 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 available through our started USAR canine program and will be donated to a handler in need. K9 Red is in training.
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-CE (Type I) FEMA certified. Recertification 2024, COVID extension.
Natalie Runge and K9 Oliver
Handler Runge Handler Runge holds her NSAR SARTECH II certification, as well as her FEMA/NIMS ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-500, ICS-700, and ICS-800 certifications.
K9 Oliver is in training.
RETIRED TEAMS
Katelyn Aubrey and K9 Rebel
K9 Rebel served from February 2012 and officially retired September 2023. K9 Rebel achieved LF-CE (Type I) FEMA certification and deployed locally and nationally for several rescue operations.
K9 Rebel is known for her love of search work and Kong Wubbas.
Mark Falk and K9 Kinsey
K9 Kinsey served from July 2013 and officially retired August 2023. K9 Kinsey achieved HRD-FSA (Type II) FEMA certification and deployed locally for several recovery operations.
K9 Kinsey is known for her intelligence, drive to work, and love for tennis balls and tug toys.
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 certification and deployed locally for several rescue operations.
K9 Luke is known for his intense search drive and love for tug toys.
