TEAMS

Search and rescue involves complex and dangerous situations, requiring a diverse range of skills and knowledge. Specialized expertise is also crucial for mission success to efficiently and effectively locate, extract, and provide medical care to individuals in distress.

Ground Search Skills: The Foundation

Ground Search is the backbone of any search and rescue operation, covering the fundamental skills and techniques that allow teams to systematically and efficiently cover vast areas of terrain, searching for clues, tracks, or signs of the missing person. These techniques help minimize risks for searchers and individuals in need of rescue, particularly in hazardous conditions.

The Value of Specialization

El Dorado Search and Rescue's specialty teams enhance the overall team's capabilities and increase the likelihood of a successful rescue.

• Animal Technical Rescue: Using technical rigging skills to safely extract animals trapped in difficult situations to minimize stress.

• Canine: Utilizing the exceptional sense of smell of dogs, even in adverse conditions.

• Drone: Capturing aerial footage for reconnaissance, identifying potential hazards, and searching difficult to reach areas.

• Helicopter: Hoisting individuals from inaccessible areas, and often providing rapid transport to care.

• Off Highway Vehicle: Navigating remote and treacherous terrain using rugged, specially equipped vehicles.

• Swift Water: Maneuvering boats, people, and rescue equipment through a wide range of water conditions.

• Technical Rope: Using well practiced, advanced rope and rigging skills on across waterways, steep cliffs, and other vertical challenges.

• Incident Support Team: Planning, mapping, managing search operations and assignments, and tracking searcher safety.

• South Lake Tahoe: Specializing in effective alpine search and rescue skills needed to navigate El Dorado County's backcountry.

TYPES OF SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS