FAQs

What is the Davis County Sheriff's Search & Rescue and who are the Volunteers?
Where is Davis County?
How often is DCSAR called out?
What are the medical capabilities of Search & Rescue members?
Does the DCSAR do any educational work with the community?
How is DCSAR financed?
Does DCSAR charge for rescues?

1. What is the Davis County Sheriff's Search & Rescue and who are the volunteers

The Davis County Sheriff's Search & Rescue (DCSAR) is an all-volunteer organization that works under the direction of the Davis County Sheriff's Office. The DCSAR is on call 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, and responds to over 800 square miles in Davis County, Utah. DCSAR also responds to call for assistance from other counties and agencies abroad.

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2. Where is Davis County?

Davis County is located between Salt Lake City and Ogden in Northern Utah, USA. With a population of 350,000. Davis County is located at the base of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains and offers numerous hiking trails, scenic byways, high mountain camping and trails, hunting, fishing, and more. Davis County is fast becoming a popular spot for rock climbing in the summers and various back-country…

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3. How often is the DCSAR called out?

The Davis County Sheriff's Search & Rescue unit responds to an average of 40 calls per year. About 75% of these calls are in the various canyons and hills in Davis County. The DCSAR unit responds to calls for assistance through the Davis County Sheriff's Office. These calls may include (but are certainly not limited to):

4. What are the medical capabilities of Search & Rescue members?

The DCSAR is dedicated to providing the highest standard of medical care to everyone in need of assistance. Each member is required to be trained in basic first aid and CPR. Many of our members are also certified Emergency Medical Technicians. Continual training in patient care is a major focus of our monthly training courses. For advanced emergency diagnosis and treatment, the DCSAR relies on…

5. Does the DCSAR do any educational work with the community?

the DCSAR is very active in the community. We are involved in a variety of programs such as giving lectures to local boys and girls scout troops, elementary schools, and church groups. One such program that has met with particular success is the Hug A Tree program, Each year, members of the DCSAR volunteer a considerable amount of time to visit local grade schools to teach children what to do…

6. How is DCSAR Financed?

Davis Search & Rescue Foundation is a non-profit organization registered in the State of Utah. Working as an official auxiliary of the Davis County Sheriff's Office, we receive no significant funding from tax dollars. Funds to purchase equipment and training are raised from generous donations by local businesses and individuals throughout the year.

7. Does DCSAR charge for rescues?

DCSAR does NOT charge for rescues. Rescue operations are paid for by funds obtained through Search & Rescue specific fund-raising efforts and through the support of the Davis County Sheriff's Office. People in need of our assistance should not hesitate to call for help and not fear the cost of a rescue.