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Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue
sbcsar.net
Development Chair: Bruce Hickey
(805) 319-1399
Mission
Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue is an all-volunteer team, serving law enforcement, fire rescue, and emergency services in Santa Barbara County and the surrounding counties by mutual aid request. As a public service, SBCSAR provides trained SAR members to search, locate and rescue lost, missing, or injured persons upon the request of any official agency. We are on call 24/7, 365 days a year and respond in all terrain and conditions.
Begin to Build a Relationship
We know you care about where your money goes and how it is used. Connect with this organization’s leadership in order to begin to build this important relationship. Your email will be sent directly to this organization’s director of development and/or Executive Director.
SBCSAR exemplifies the highest standards of skill, dedication, and teamwork. With over 50 years as a SAR volunteer and president of the Raintree Foundation, I am proud to support a team whose professionalism and commitment to saving lives are unmatched. SBCSAR’s ability to respond quickly and effectively, whether in rugged mountain terrain, swiftwater environments, or urban settings, reflects their exceptional training and community spirit. Their volunteers consistently go above and beyond, bringing hope and safety to those in crisis. I deeply respect the countless hours these men and women invest to ensure others return home safely. SBCSAR truly embodies the spirit of service, courage, and excellence.
Great Rescue Begins with Great Gear
Long before a volunteer ever steps onto a trail or into a rescue helicopter, they need the tools to do the job. Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue is recruiting its next class of volunteers, and each new member must personally invest thousands of dollars in specialized equipment before responding to emergencies. Certified climbing gear, technical ropes, helmets, rescue packs, protective clothing, and medical supplies all come at a cost. A donation of $5,000 helps outfit one volunteer who will become the next generation of rescuers, ensuring they have the equipment they need to answer every call safely and effectively.
Key Supporters
Wood Claeyssens Foundation
Direct Relief
Bragg Foundation
Santa Barbara Foundation
JM Lazarus Foundation
Hutton Parker Foundation