Search and Rescue
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Description
The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team assists law enforcement officials on rescue missions throughout the Intermountain West.  Each year the team is called out dozens of times to help find people who are missing, rescue people injured in hiking or skiing accidents, or locate people caught in avalanches.  Team members also conduct educational seminars on injury prevention and first aid.  They also represent the Sheriff's Office at community events and parades.

Program Coordinator
Melanie Smith, Salt Lake County's Sheriff's Office.  Telephone (801)743-5656

Training & Support
Each team member receives a minimum of 332 hours of training and receives certification as an emergency medical technician.  In addition to the basic training, all team members participate in specialized training to learn various public education and rescue techniques.

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