Free Medical Teams for the Front Lines of Rescue
We deploy trained volunteer medics to support counter human trafficking operations and humanitarian missions, providing immediate care for operators, survivors, and those in need.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To provide free, rapid medical support for counter human trafficking operations and humanitarian missions through trained volunteer medical teams, ensuring operators and survivors receive the care they need when they need it most.
Our Vision
A world where every rescue operation has immediate access to professional medical care, where survivors are met with healing from the first moment of freedom, and where medical excellence serves as armor for those on the front lines of justice.
What We Do
Three pillars of service that bring medical excellence to the front lines of rescue and restoration.
Deploy Medical Teams
We provide trained volunteer medics for counter trafficking operations, offering immediate trauma care and medical support when rescue teams need it most.
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Humanitarian Missions
Beyond anti-trafficking work, we support vetted humanitarian missions worldwide, bringing medical expertise to communities in crisis.
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Training & Education
We equip partner organizations with trauma care training and field medical education, multiplying impact through knowledge transfer.
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Why It Matters
Rescue operations are dangerous. Survivors face trauma. The gap between freedom and healing can be bridged with immediate, professional medical care.
High-Risk Operations Need Coverage
Counter-trafficking operations face unpredictable dangers. Medical readiness saves lives.
Survivors Deserve Immediate Care
The first moments of freedom matter. Professional medical attention begins healing.
Operators Need Protection
Those who run toward danger deserve teams that can care for them in the field.
Readiness Increases Success
Medical preparedness enables bolder operations and better outcomes for everyone.
Mission Stories
See the transformation that happens when prepared teams meet urgent needs.
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Operation Safe Harbor
Our medical team provided critical care during a multi-agency rescue operation, treating 12 survivors and ensuring safe medical transport.
How Deployments Work
From request to deployment, we move quickly and professionally to get medical support where it's needed.
Partner Requests Support
Vetted organizations reach out when they have an upcoming operation or mission requiring medical coverage.
We Match a Medical Team
Based on mission requirements, we assemble a team of qualified volunteer medics with relevant expertise.
We Deploy In-Person
Our team deploys to the operation site, fully equipped and briefed on mission parameters and protocols.
Care & After-Action Reporting
We provide medical care throughout the operation and deliver comprehensive after-action reports.
Making a Difference
Every number represents real people—operators protected, survivors cared for, and partners equipped to save more lives.
Deployments Supported
Medical teams sent to the field
Patients Treated
Lives touched with care
Training Sessions
Partner organizations equipped
Year One
Metrics reported quarterly
Year one metrics will be reported quarterly
Mission Deployments
Our teams are prepared to deploy wherever the need arises. Click on a marker to learn more.
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Haiti
CompletedHumanitarian medical support following natural disaster relief efforts in Port-au-Prince region.
East Africa
PlannedCounter-trafficking operation medical support across multiple regions in East Africa.
Building Something Greater
From a vision to a movement — follow our path of growth and impact.
The Beginning
Ashes to Armor is founded with a vision to provide free medical support to those fighting human trafficking.
First Volunteers
Our founding team of 12 medical professionals commits to the mission.
Haiti Deployment
First international mission supporting humanitarian operations in Haiti.
Training Program Launch
Launch of our trauma care training curriculum for partner organizations.
Africa Expansion
Expanding our reach to support operations across the African continent.
Global Impact
Building a network of trained medical volunteers ready to serve worldwide.
Meet Our Team
Volunteer medical professionals united by faith and a calling to serve.
“Called to serve those who serve others.”
Rob Ferguson
Executive Director
Operations & Strategy
What Partners Say
Hear directly from those who have worked alongside our teams.
“Having Ashes to Armor medical support on our operations changed everything. Our team operates with more confidence knowing help is there.”
“In the field, seconds matter. The professionalism and heart of these volunteers is unmatched.”
“The training program Ashes to Armor provided elevated our entire team's capabilities. Truly transformative.”
Stories from the Field
Hear from our partners about the impact of having medical support on the front lines.
"Having a medical team on standby changed everything about our operation. The confidence it gave our team and the immediate care for those we rescued made all the difference."
Ways to Support
Every contribution equips our volunteer medics to serve on the front lines of rescue.
Volunteer With Us
We need skilled medical, logistics, and administrative volunteers ready to serve on the front lines of rescue and humanitarian response.
Medical Personnel
Licensed physicians, nurses, paramedics, and EMTs with trauma care experience.
Logistics Coordinators
Experienced professionals who can manage equipment, travel, and field operations.
Administrative Support
Behind-the-scenes roles in communications, documentation, and coordination.
Requirements
- Licensed medical professionals (for medical roles)
- Field-capable and deployable on short notice
- Aligned with our faith-based values and mission
- Able to pass background and reference checks
- Committed to ongoing training and readiness
Frequently Asked Questions
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Faith & Values
Our values are the foundation of everything we do. They shape our culture, guide our decisions, and define how we serve.
Faith
Our motivation flows from our faith. We serve as an expression of love for God and neighbor.
Excellence
We pursue the highest standards in medical care, training, and operational readiness.
Integrity
We operate with transparency, accountability, and unwavering ethical standards.
Compassion
We treat every person—operator or survivor—with dignity, respect, and genuine care.
Sustainability
We build for the long term, developing volunteers and partnerships that endure.
We are a faith-driven organization, motivated by our Christian beliefs to serve all people with excellence and compassion. We welcome volunteers and partners of all backgrounds who share our commitment to rescue, healing, and restoration.
Send Medical Help to the Front Lines
Every dollar, every hour, every skill you share helps us deploy trained medical teams to rescue operations and humanitarian missions. Together, we can transform ashes into armor.