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From the ground up

we have a team for it

The Grand Valley consists of various landscapes and weather conditions. With these various environments comes a higher chance to run into unknown circumstances, such as being stranded, injury, exposure, wild animals, loss of direction, etc. To cover as many incidents as we can, we have 13 specialized teams on call. These teams are highly trained to effectively combine their expertise and more effectively locate and rescue those in need. See a brief description of each team below.

Our Teams

COMMUNICATIONS TEAM

The Comm. Team provides technical staffing for all communications and organizes communication to teams at incident command during call-outs. 

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Ground Team
GROUND

The Ground Team members are the jack of all trades for MCSAR. Specializing in all aspects of rescue. From tracking, ropes systems, medical, all-season, all-terrain, and more.

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K-9

Our K9 teams work side-by-side with the ground team when there are needs beyond the capabilities of our human members. The K9 team gives a different sense and perspective to the search, ensuring a higher probability of rescue.

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MANTRACKER

Our Mantrackers are members of the ground team who like to hone their search skills even further. They specialize in the subtle details and clues of the trail from impacted foliage to indentations in the soil. 

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SWIFTWATER/BOAT

The Swiftwater Rescue Team is the responsible for covering our water rescue needs. From setting up rope systems to pull individuals out to exit strategies when in the water. The SWR team works hand-in-hand with the ground and boat teams.

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UAV/DRONE

Our new UAV team is comprised of members of the Ground Team who use their technical skills paired with rescue knowledge to cover more ground. The drone allows for a larger view of the surrounding terrain and the potential to find someone quickly. 

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ATV Team
TECHNICAL RESCUE TEAM

The Technical Rescue Team are our heroes when it comes to climbing skills and high-angle rescue. When the ground comes to an end and the edges are steep, they have what it takes to go over.

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ATV

The ATV Team is a group of citizens ready for the challenges of covering more ground than we can on foot, and do it quickly. Many rescues happen off of ATV trails, so their skills and equipment go a long way, literally. 

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HELICOPTER

Our Helicopter Team operates mainly out of St. Mary’s hospital and Xcel Energy. These companies offer their services in the air to broaden our search and most importantly, carry those in need out when timing really matters. 

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SHERRIF’S POSSE

Similar to our K9 team, the Sherriff’s Posse horses and riders allow for a different perspective on the ground search, as well as cover lots of ground. 

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SNOWSKIPPERS

The Snowskipper Team is a group of citizens committed to supporting our ground team in the harshest of winter conditions. Utilizing their knowledge of winter landscapes and their equipment, they can support beyond the snowshoe track.

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