The Davis County Sheriff's Search and Rescue unit continues to provide 24-hour emergency response capabilities for incidents within the county, including the access and evacuation of accident victims in remote areas.
The Davis County Sheriff's Search and Rescue (DCSAR) is an all-volunteer organization that operates under the direction of the Davis County Sheriff's Office. The unit is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, responding to over 800 square miles in Davis County.
According to the Davis County Sheriff's Office, the search and rescue team has been established for more than 40 years. The unit responds to an average of 30 calls per year, with approximately 75% of those calls occurring in the various canyons and hills throughout Davis County.
The DCSAR team is composed of community volunteers with specialized skills, including rock climbers, mountaineering specialists, swiftwater rescue technicians, and scuba divers. While all members are trained in basic first aid and CPR, the unit relies on the Davis County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division Paramedics for advanced emergency medical diagnosis and treatment.
The organization also conducts community outreach through programs like 'Hug A Tree,' which teaches children how to respond if they become lost. The Davis County Sheriff's Office manages various public safety services, including emergency management and law enforcement for the 275 square mile county.
