ANIMAL TECHNICAL RESCUE

BEYOND HUMAN RESCUE

El Dorado Search and Rescue launched a new Animal Technical Rescue Team (ATR) in 2022, drawing on experienced members from our Mounted and Technical Rope Rescue Teams.

This high-performance team was made possible by the gracious donations and grants from The Halter Project and the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation. Their support funded hundreds of hours of specialized training and essential equipment, positioning EDSAR's ATR Team as a leader in animal rescue.

With this rigorous training and advanced equipment, EDSAR's ATR Team is well-prepared to respond to emergencies involving large animals, such as horses.

Their dedication and commitment increase the chances of a successful outcome and reuniting these animals with their owners.

El Dorado Search and Rescue and other agencies and organizations learn the proper technique to lift a large animal to reduce stress and keep animals and rescuers safe.

Learning the proper technique to lift a large animal to reduce stress and keep animals and rescuers safe.

EDSAR's ATR Team works beyond the normal scope of search and rescue. They are specially trained in:

The advanced training taken by EDSAR and ATR Team members enabled them to assist with the evacuation and care of animals during the Caldor, Mosquito, and Crozier Fires as well as supporting several local community events, including The Tevis Cup 100 Mile Endurance Ride to help ensure the safety of riders and their horses.

The EDSAR ATR Team participated in Cal OES’s “Sentinel Response 2022,” a first-ever integration of Animal Responders in a large scale disaster training event.

Continuous training and effective collaboration with other agencies, such as fire departments, veterinary clinics, disaster response organizations, and other large animal and wildlife rescue organizations, is essential for successful animal rescues.

El Dorado Search and Rescue hosts multi-agency animal rescue training funded by The Halter Project.

EDSAR hosts multi-agency animal rescue training funded by The Halter Project.

Multiple emergency rescue agencies and organizations unite for large animal rescue training with Sac Metro Fire's helicopter

Multiple emergency rescue agencies and organizations unite for large animal rescue training with Sac Metro Fire's helicopter

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Your donation is a lifeline for animals and their humans in distress.

Your donations will help our Animal Technical Rescue Team purchase specialized, specialized rope and rigging equipment to safely extract large animals in danger and invest in ongoing skills training to ensure our team stays at the forefront of animal rescue techniques.