who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Canyon and Rope Rescue Operations Tonto Rim Search & Rescue Squad Incdirect serviceConducts specialized canyon rescue operations to locate and assist individuals in distress using specialized canyon techniques, including in dry canyons.
- Community Safety Education and Outreach Tonto Rim Search & Rescue Squad Incdirect serviceEngages with the community through educational programs, demonstrations, and outreach events to promote safety awareness and responsible outdoor recreation.
- Equine Search and Rescue Team Tonto Rim Search & Rescue Squad Incdirect serviceOperates an equine team that specializes in traversing diverse landscapes, including remote locations inaccessible by vehicles, to locate missing persons or individuals in distress.
- Ground Search and Rescue Operations Tonto Rim Search & Rescue Squad Incdirect serviceConducts search and rescue operations for lost or injured individuals in various terrains, including snow, forests, mountains, and open fields. This includes responding to over 940 missions in the last 60 years, with 93 missions in 2023 (43 rescues, 37 searches, and 6 recoveries).
- K9 Search and Rescue Team Tonto Rim Search & Rescue Squad Incdirect serviceOperates K9 search dog teams that train monthly and have successfully located lost individuals.
- Volunteer Training and Operational Readiness Tonto Rim Search & Rescue Squad Inccapacity buildingMaintains operational readiness through ongoing member training in skills such as survival, tracking, navigation, rope rescue, ATV operation, First Aid, and CPR, and by maintaining team equipment.
- Water and Dive Rescue Operations Tonto Rim Search & Rescue Squad Incdirect serviceProvides rescue and recovery assistance during floods and other water-related disasters, conducts underwater search operations for missing persons or objects, and performs swiftwater dive rescue operations in fast-moving rivers and floodwaters. The organization also assists law enforcement in recovering evidence from aquatic environments.