Diana Arnold, Mission Ready Assist
Diana is currently Base Camp operator on trainings and call-outs.

She enjoys spending time (and money) on her horses, goats, cats, bird, husband, and any other strays that she picks up.

In Memory

Jasper (Labrador Retriever), Public Relations K-9, Recently Passed (2008)

Her dog Lil’ Jasper, or Jasper to his friends, was an 8-year-old AKC registered Labrador Retriever. Jasper retired from active duty due to an injury and was one of two full-time Public Relations dogs for the group. When he wasn't giving pony rides to the local kids, Jasper enjoyed rolling around on his back, barking at the Fed-Ex man, beating everyone with his baseball bat sized tail, and getting pats on the head. Thank You Jasper - Rest Well!

Jennifer Arnold, Mission Ready Dog Handler
Trouble (Border Collie), Mission Ready K-9 in Tracking/Trailing and Cadaver

Jennifer, the current SRDI Vice President, has been with the group since 1999 and first started out with a Rottie named Sarah, training in Tracking/Trailing and later in Cadaver. She became Mission Ready in 2000 and when Sarah was retired due to arthritis, she became an assist to the various dog teams that were Mission Ready at the time. The majority of her call-outs have consisted of human remain detections and the occasional Alzheimer walk away.

Trouble (born LZS Trouble in Feb. 2002) is a registered ABCA Border Collie. He is Mission Ready in Tracking/Trailing, and Cadaver Level III. Trouble is currently training for Water Search. When he’s not looking for people, he enjoys playing soccer with his family, pretending to herd the family’s five horses (who are not too impressed) and barking at children's amusement park rides.

David Brown, Mission Ready Assist & Technical Advisor

David, the current SRDI President, has been a member of Southern Arizona Rescue Association (SARA), another branch of Pima County search and rescue, since 1961. He joined SRDI in March of 1998 and brought to the team his extensive experience in various aspects of SAR work, particularly technical rescue. He serves as an extremely valuable resource for SRDI, and his advice and guidance are frequently sought after by team members.

Vi Brown, Mission Ready Dog Handler
Snoopy (Queensland Heeler) Mission Ready K9 in Evidence, Cadaver and Water.

Vi is the current SRDI Training Chairperson. She is certified in CPR OEC, NIMS 100,200, 700 and is NASAR certified SAR TECH II. Her new dog Snoopy is a very sweet dog and is totally laid back. She loves to work and loves to chase my cats. I couldn't ask for a better dog to take Patches place.

Snoopy is NASAR certified in K9 HRD Land III as well as K9 Still and Swift Water HRD certified.

In Memory

Patches (Queensland Heeler), K-9 in Tracking/Trailing, Evidence, Cadaver, and Water, Recently Passed (2007)

Vi joined the Southern Arizona Rescue Association (SARA), another branch of Pima County search and rescue, in 1965. In April of 1994 she and Patches joined SRDI, and were cornerstone members of the team. They advanced rapidly through the disciplines, becoming Mission Ready in Tracking (1994), Evidence (1995), Cadaver (1996), and Water (1998). Their successes on call-outs have been numerous and they were well-known throughout Pima County and beyond for their expertise and professionalism.

Rest Well Patches, your contributions will be missed.

Paul Cartter, Support

Paul retired from the USAF and joined SRDI in 1997. Paul injured his knee and no longer able to work dogs. He now does the PR for SRDI.

In Memory
Sally Mae (Hound mix), Public Relations K-9, Recently Passed (2008)

The first dog Paul worked was SallyMae, a Redbone/Walker Coonhound that had 3 live finds and 1 cadaver find. She retired and assisted Paul with Safety talks at schools and other organizations as a petting dog. Sally Mae loved children! Thank you Sally Mae - Rest Well!

His second dog was Eike, a German Shepherd that had 1 water find on a drowning person. She injured her hind legs and had to retire.

The third dog Paul worked was Ginger, a Bloodhound that worked with the FBI at Quantico FBI Academy on the D.C. sniper shootings and Anthrax letters.

Jennifer Johnson, Mission Ready Assist
Sugar Bear (Border Collie mix), Retired K-9 in Tracking/Trailing

Jennifer is a Mission Ready team member who has been continuously active in the group since 1999. Sugar Bear is a ten-year-old Border Collie mix with a big love of people. She is trained in Novice and Open Obedience and is proud to sport the Canine Good Citizen certificate of achievement. Sugar Bear was certified in Basic Wilderness Tracking/Trailing and has assisted the team on many successful missions.She retired in March 2006.

Jennifer is a school teacher in Tucson. She first became interested in search and rescue when she met the original famous duo of rescuers, Rin Tin Tin and Rusty, at a PR session in Virginia in 1957. When she is not working, Jennifer likes to ride her horses or hike the great Arizona trails. Jennifer is certified in Outdoor Emergency Care and CPR for the professional rescuer.

Pam Johnson, Mission Ready Dog Handler
Kelly (Labrador Retriever mix), Mission Ready in Air scent

Pam Johnson joined SRDI in Fall 2004 and is a Mission Ready Member. Her one-year-old Labrador mix, Kelly, is Mission Ready in air scent.

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Jerry Johnston, Mission Ready Assist

Jerry is the current SRDI Member at Large.