Sbcsar.org
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SBCSAR
Description
What is Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue?
Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue is an all-volunteer branch of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department covering all 2,550 square miles of Santa Barbara County. SBCSAR is a non-profit, public benefit corporation with an elected board of directors. The team is trained to use specialized equipment to handle a variety of emergencies such as high-angle rock rescues, car-over-the-side accidents, downed aircraft, swiftwater rescues and other wilderness medical emergencies. The team is also highly proficient in search operations for overdue hikers, mountain bikers, missing children or lost hunters. As a member of the Mountain Rescue Association, the team also responds to support search and rescue efforts throughout California and the United States.
In addition to search and rescue operations, the team also provides community education through its presentations of the "Hug-a-Tree" program for children. The team also supports of various civic and non-profit activities such as backcountry charity events and races.
How much time does it take up?
Lots! Each member can spend literally hundreds of hours a year on team activities. Training is one Saturday and one Sunday of each month. In addition to skills training, administrative aspects of the team must be attended to and equipment must be checked monthly to ensure the team is prepared. Those deeply committed to the team give many hours a month of their free time.
Contact
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- Lompoc CA
- United States 93436
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- +1.80560504
