Shasta County Search and Rescue Ground Team

Volunteer rescue teams trained together on Feb. 22 at the Search & Rescue Snow Academy. Interested? Contact [email protected] or call (530) 245-6095.⛄️ (Photo credit: Ace Curtis)

Winching practice with the Ground & Jeep Volunteer Teams!

This month's training focused on COLD weather patient eval & packaging. TAP to see pics! Interested? Want to join? Contact [email protected] or call (530) 245-6095.

Today the Ground Team joined the Shasta County OES in opening their new facility on Lockheed Dr. There were numerous interesting displays including the Shasta Co Bomb Squad, the evidence/forensic team, Sheriff’s K-9, drone displays, etc. Participating volunteer teams were the Dog Team, Jeep Posse, Mounted Posse, Rescue Dirt Riders, Tracking Team, Communications Team, and the Snowmobile Team! Want to join? Questions? [email protected] or call (530) 245-6095.

On 9/21/24 the SAR Ground Team conducted a mock evidence search on BLM land (Bass Pond) with the Dog Team (K-9), Mounted Posse (horses) & the Communications Team (radio). Members focused on locating & collecting “evidence,” CalTopo & GPS orientation, radio protocols, all while walking in a tight grid. Special thanks to www.blm.gov for their assistance & cooperation! Interested? [email protected] or (530) 245.6o95.

Today! 8.6.2024. *LAR* The Ground Team again practiced repelling with a Rescue 8 and a Descender, setting up a double haul line, descending and acending with a Stokes basket, and a patient. Special thanks to Bryan Anondson for training & Paul Peterson for photos. *LAR=low angle rescue with ropes. Interested? Questions? CSO Dustin Warren at [email protected]

July - LAR training! The Ground & Jeep Teams successfully “teamed up” again to practice low angle rescue (LAR) rope rigging. Rescuers were sent down a steep bank to the “patient.” The patient was evaluated and first aid administered. The patient was then placed in a stokes litter and hoisted up. All anchors were anchored off of jeeps in order to help hoist the patient up the steep bank using a 5:1 pulley system with a safety backup. Photo credits: Stacy Asher, Cody Bryant & Clint Cronic.

Interested? Contact CSO Dustin Warren @ [email protected]

The Shasta County Search and Rescue Ground Team, Snowmobile, and Jeep teams are preparing for their 2024 winter training! Here are some pics from the 2023 training! We are an all volunteer group. We often train with nearby counties too! Interested? [email protected]

Shasta County Search and Rescue Ground Team would like to wish all our followers a happy, wonderful Thanksgiving! As it is a traditional time for families to venture into the surrounding mountains to cut the annual Christmas Tree, please remember to be safe.

* Pack some food and water
* Don't try and travel off road
in places that may exceed
your vehicle's capabilities
* Have an emergency plan

Be sure to all return home where it's warm and cozy!