Code 24 Search and Rescue is a volunteer-led international response team delivering K9 SAR, ground search, water rescue, and humanitarian aid across the globe. We act with urgency, compassion, and a commitment to serve with honor.
From typhoons in the Philippines to earthquakes in Turkey and floods in Texas, Code 24 SAR has boots on the ground where they’re needed most. Our volunteer-led teams deploy quickly to disaster zones around the world, providing K9 cadaver search, ground SAR, water rescue, and structural collapse support to save lives and bring closure to families.
Beyond search and rescue, we deliver food, medical support, and clean water to vulnerable communities. We’ve brought Christmas joy to orphanages in Congo, provided emergency aid in remote provinces, and sponsor young adults in nursing and medical school — because recovery doesn’t end when the cameras leave.
Founded by disaster response veteran Dean W. Salter, Code 24 operates with integrity, readiness, and respect for every mission we’re part of. Our multi-national team leaders and partners, including firefighters, veterans, medics, and legal experts, reflect our commitment to excellence in service, no matter the terrain or challenge.
“When Disaster Strikes, I GOT YOU”
Code 24 Search and Rescue is a global volunteer disaster response team committed to saving lives, recovering the lost, and delivering humanitarian aid in the world’s most critical moments. Founded by disaster outreach veteran Dean Salter, our team answers the call when others can’t — mobilizing trained personnel, K9 units, and relief efforts across continents. Every mission we undertake is guided by experience, compassion, and the unshakable belief that every life matters.
When disaster hits, speed saves lives. Code 24 teams can be in the air within 24 hours, navigating collapsed buildings, flooded rivers, and remote villages to search, rescue, and recover.
From K9 cadaver units and swift water rescue to technical rope operations and confined space recovery, our volunteers are trained to handle the most dangerous environments with precision and care.
We don’t stop at rescue. We provide food, clean water, medical missions, and long-term support to communities that have lost everything, including helping orphans attend nursing and medical school.
Every member of Code 24 is a volunteer. We sacrifice time, resources, and comfort to bring hope to others, because service isn’t a job, it’s a calling.
The name “Code 24” represents separation from service with honor. It’s a promise that we carry into every deployment, every rescue, and every life touched.
It takes a global family to bring hope to disaster zones.
Our volunteers are the heartbeat of Code 24, and every dollar donated helps us deploy faster, go further, and serve better. Help us answer the call, in the field or from home.
From flood zones in Texas to earthquake rubble in Turkey, our teams go wherever help is needed — fast, prepared, and with heart. These missions reflect the courage of our volunteers and the power of showing up when it matters most.
In the wake of a devastating flood, Code 24 led 80–100 personnel daily across 4 miles of riverbank and newly formed debris islands. Using excavators, chainsaws, and dive teams, we recovered 11 missing persons and cleared bridges submerged under 7 feet of water.
When a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey, our teams were on the ground within days. Over 21 days of nonstop rescue operations, we pulled survivors from collapsed buildings and recovered dozens of lives lost beneath the rubble — bringing closure to families in the hardest-hit areas.
Partnering with the U.S. Embassy and Marine Corps Toys for Tots, we brought Christmas joy to orphanages and remote bush communities, delivering toys, supplies, and hope. We continue to sponsor residential living for young adults in medical and nursing school.
Deployed after a massive earthquake and tsunami, our team recovered 27 victims and rescued four trapped individuals from a liquefaction zone. The conditions were extreme, but our mission was clear: don’t leave anyone behind.
One of the deadliest typhoons in Philippine history, Yolanda left devastation in its wake. Dean and his early team organized hot meal programs, distributed emergency aid, and laid the foundation for what would later become Code 24 SAR.
Behind every mission is a team of committed professionals, volunteers, and specialists who bring decades of experience to the world’s most difficult disasters. From K9 handlers and swift water rescuers to medics, firefighters, and field leaders, our team spans continents, united by one mission: to serve with honor.
Founder of Code 24 SAR and a veteran of global disaster response, Dean leads with experience earned across two decades of deployments. From typhoons to earthquakes, his hands-on leadership ensures every mission begins with clarity and ends with purpose.
A seasoned Outback SAR and paramedic operator, Ryan leads strike team deployments in some of the harshest conditions on Earth, combining medical expertise with tactical precision.
Representing the Malaysia Civil Defense Force, Khan leads the Special Disaster Emergency Response Team and specializes in regional coordination, civil readiness, and extreme weather deployment.
With a background in logistics and multilingual coordination, Arif has played a critical role in Code 24’s Middle East deployments, including the 2023 Turkey earthquake rescue efforts.
U.S. Army (Ret.) and Fire Marshal, James brings urban SAR and tactical command experience to missions across the Philippines, combining discipline, structure, and community engagement.
A veteran of fire and rescue operations, Gladwin supports emergency response and works in coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard and local DRRM offices.
Specialist in wilderness SAR, Jeri leads Code 24’s Negros-based team in mountainous and rural operations, providing medical and ground search support in hard-to-reach areas.
Michael ensures the world hears about the work Code 24 does — from press outreach and public updates to on-site documentation that connects supporters to the mission.
With extensive legal experience and a deep understanding of cross-border operations, Whilma supports Code 24’s compliance, risk management, and inter-agency coordination.
Johnathan bridges SAR coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard, enabling marine operations and facilitating secure, efficient logistics in coastal and island missions.
Go behind the scenes with the Code 24 team as we share mission recaps, training insights, rescue tips, and humanitarian updates from around the world. Whether you’re a volunteer, supporter, or just curious about what it takes to serve in the most challenging conditions on Earth, our blog brings you closer to the heart of the action.
When disaster strikes and lives hang in the balance, there are people who don’t wait for help, they become it. Code 24 Search and Rescue is a global volunteer-led disaster response organization committed to saving lives, supporting survivors, and delivering humanitarian aid wherever it’s needed most. Founded by veteran responder Dean W. Salter, Code 24 SAR is built on experience
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