About Us

What We Do

🛡️ Sheriff’s Office Authority

Operate directly under the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office
Deploy in support of law enforcement during missing persons, emergencies, and disasters
Function as an official operational resource—not a standalone or independent group

🚁 Search & Rescue Operations

Wilderness search and rescue in remote and rugged terrain
Lost, injured, or overdue hiker and hunter response
Extended-duration and multi-day search operations

🌊 Coastal, Maritime & Swift-Water Rescue

Coastal cliff, surf zone, and maritime response
Swift-water rescue and flood operations
Cold-water and high-risk environmental conditions

🧗 Technical & High-Angle Rescue

Rope-based access and rescue in steep or vertical terrain
High-angle, confined-space, and difficult-access extractions
Litter operations and patient packaging in austere environments

🚨 Disaster & Emergency Response

Natural disaster response and evacuations
Tsunami and severe weather support operations
Infrastructure failure and access-limited incidents

🤝 Interagency Integration

Operate alongside Sheriff’s deputies, fire agencies, EMS, and allied partners
Unified command and coordinated response
Clear communication and accountability throughout operations

🎯 Training & Readiness

Continuous training to maintain operational readiness
Emphasis on safety, discipline, and risk management
Prepared to deploy 24/7, in all conditions