Incident 07. | 03/04/2022 09.30
Incident 07. | 03/04/2022 09.30 Combe Martin Multi-Agency Search Deployment. On Sunday morning, Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team Plymouth were tasked by Devon & Cornwall
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Incident 07. | 03/04/2022 09.30 Combe Martin Multi-Agency Search Deployment. On Sunday morning, Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team Plymouth were tasked by Devon & Cornwall
Incident 06. | 24/02/22 07.17 Devon & Cornwall Police requested our assistance at 07.17am to locate a 14 year old female missing from the Landrake
Incident 05. | 18/02/22 00.00 As #StormEunice moves on to pastures new, the team returns to our normal state of operational readiness. We were on
Incident 04. | 16/02/22 03.00 Devon & Cornwall Police requested our assistance at 03.00 to locate a missing person in Newton Ferrers. 16
Incident 03. | 13/02/22 00.45 Callout number 3 in 30 hours. Devon & Cornwall Police were contacted by a male reporting that his tent had flooded in
Incident 01. | 11/02/22 18.00 At 18.00 Devon & Cornwall Police requested our help in searching for a missing male who was deemed to be
Roll up roll up for the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth’s Postbridge Challenge 2022. Join us for our annual 10 mile circular walk,
As a footnote to 2021, a DSRT Plymouth team member was out walking on New Years Eve on the high moor north of Two Bridges.
Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth would like to wish all of our followers and supporters a Happy New Year. We have ended the year on
Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth would like to wish all our followers and supporters a Merry Christmas, and hope you have a restful break.
Devon and Cornwall Police requested our assistance to locate a high risk missing person near Derriford. 19 team members quickly mustered at B&Q on Tavistock
Following on from a busy few days, Devon and Cornwall Police requested our assistance to locate a lost walker along the Puffing Billy Track. Our
The Police had again requested our assistance for the third day to lead a search for the missing male, who had now been missing since
The team were called at 10.55 to assist Devon and Cornwall Police with the search for the high risk missing person from the previous day.
The team were called at 19.31 to assist Devon and Cornwall Police in the search for a high risk missing person. Twenty three team members
Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth are incredibly grateful to have received two recent donations. First off many thanks to Keith from Palladium Building Supplies
This week’s #TuesdayTraining during #StormBarra was a search and rescue exercise (SAREX) following on from the previous weeks training at our rescue centre. Team Doctor
Nine hours after the Ford Park Cemetery callout, the Devon and Cornwall Police requested assistance from the team once again to search a high-risk person.
Team callout to assist Devon and Cornwall Police in the search for a high-risk missing person. Fourteen team members assembled at Ford Park Cemetery, Ford
Sunday 10th October saw nearly 1200 very fit and/or crazy cyclists brave the elements to take on the 23 or 52km Tour de Moor event,
This Saturday the water asset of the team had their water training at Lopwell Dam. The focus for this training was to get the MOD2
This weekend we were concerned to read posts on social media about an injured person on the moor who, on calling 999, was told that
“This week’s Tuesday training was split with the Trainees participating in some Casualty care practice, which I imagine was mainly on how to avoid by
Saturday’s plan was to have a team game of rounder’s followed by a picnic on Yelverton Airfield. You would think that August being classed as
The team also have water asset and this Saturday it was there training day. The members assemble at 08:30 AM at the Rescue Center. After
DSRT Plymouth where callout to assist Devon and Cornwall Police after several independent reports of a “red distress flare”. Six team members assembled at Harford Moor
“One of the areas of a Rescue Team set up is Search Management. Our Team currently have 3 and have been working hard to bring
It was finally, so far, our first event since COVID. On Saturday, the first runners are away at 09:00, starting their 12 hours run, followed
This week’s Tuesday’s training was our overdue AGM. They should be held in April every year, but it was postponed because of the current pandemic.
This morning, the team was called out again to assist the Devon and Cornwall Police with the ongoing search for a high-risk missing man. This
The team were called to assist Devon and Cornwall Police in the search for a high risk missing person. With assistance from our sister team from
DSRT Plymouth were callout to assist Devon and Cornwall Police in the search for a high risk missing person. Five-ten team members assembled Rescue Centre
Last nights Tuesday training involved the full team participating in a radio exercise concocted by Neil H. Once everyone had assembled at Princetown car park, they
Team callout by Devon & Cornwall Police to locate three horse riders and horses that requiring assistance near Caters Beam after experiencing difficulties in boggy ground.
Anyone passing Clearbrook last night would have been greeted with a rather unusual sight. A mass of people in red practising CPR on a plethora
Over the past year due to Covid, we have unfortunately not trained much with this year’s cohort of Trainees. This Tuesday was their chance to
Every single member of the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth is a volunteer. Many precious hours are spent not only at weekly training session
Tuesday evening, the MOD3 (SRT) of the water section from our team were out training in Millbay Marina. Normally this is the domain on the
Julian had devised this week’s Tuesday training, although numbers were a little low due to our MOD 3’s training elsewhere and our Trainees were having
Full team callout by the Devon & Cornwall Police to locate and evacuate a 30-year-old female with a lower leg injury. Eighteen members of our
Following a call from members of the public reporting they heard a male calling for help from the Piles Copse area of South Dartmoor, the
Our Training Officer Darren had organised a bit of a competitive evening for this week’s Tuesday training in the form of a stretcher exercise (or
On Saturday, the team responded to a request from SWAST to assist, following the report of an incident involving a male who had fallen from
Within the team, there are various specialist areas where team members can broaden their skill sets. The water team is one of these facets. Members
Training this week was the annual MOD 1 Water awareness for the whole team at Trowlesworthy. Everyone was split into groups and did a round-robin
The RV for this week’s Tuesday training was Norsworthy Bridge. First Aid is after our hill skills. Another important skill we need to update on
The team were lucky enough to enjoy another dry Tuesday evening this week and were treated to a chocolate-filled radio exercise devised by Simon at
With 2020 being a tough year for all charities, we were privileged and lucky to have had the Plymouth University Wilderness and Expedition Medicine Society
DSRT Plymouth were callout to assist Devon and Cornwall Police in the search for a missing person. Twenty-seven team members assembled near Newnham Industrial Estate
This week’s Tuesday training was in the hands of George B., who had organised a Search and Rescue (SAR) Exercise starting from Cadover Bridge. Three
As Britain escapes lockdown, home-grown adventure is set to explode this summer. But what special skills do you need to know if you’re heading up
Full team callout by the Devon & Cornwall Police to assist SWAST Ambulance with a “with a casualty on the moor”. Unfortunately the initial What
Devon & Cornwall Police requested the team responding to a call to support one of our fellow PenMaCRA teams Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Tavistock. This
For the past few weeks, the team has been split into smaller training bubbles, each in different locations. This week saw Team 2 participating in
For the last two Tuesday’s Team 1 is been doing rope training at ISAR. We are working in our COVID bubbles, so DRSTP is split
The teams call outs are triggered by Devon and Cornwall Police. The cases that involve lost people are dealt with by specially trained officers called
On Saturday, 17 of our members made the journey to Haytor in the patch of our sister team Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Ashburton. The
Police, together with other emergency services and volunteer agencies will be taking part in a multi-agency training exercise on Saturday 20 March. The teams will
Tuesday night training for DSRT (Plymouth) continues with members of the team meeting in small groups, or “training bubbles”. When attending a call out, it
DSRT Plymouth were callout to assist Devon and Cornwall Police in the search for a missing person. Twenty-one team members assembled near Bigbury-on-Sea to await
This week’s training for the team was split into six groups because of COVID we training in small training bubbles. One team were based at
Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth were callout to assist Devon and Cornwall Police in the search for a missing person. Twenty-five members of the
As you may already be aware, raising much-needed funds to enable us to keep our life-saving work going has been very difficult during the pandemic.
Full team callout by the Devon & Cornwall Police to assist SWAST Ambulance with a Mountain bike accident. Twenty-six of our members made the journey
Callout Devon & Cornwall Police requested the team responding to a call to support one of our fellow PenMaCRA teams Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Ashburton.
Two years ago the team celebrated its 50th Anniversary. This year our very own legend MBE Richard has reached that momentous figure. Richard joined the Plymouth
? The holidays have now started and if you think you will be enjoying walks across our countryside to walk off that extra mince pie
At 15:55 Silver command set up the SARCELL as serious rainfall and potential flooding was forecast to affect the entire peninsula. The team was put
This week’s training for the team was split into six groups because of COVID we training in small training bubbles. One team were based at
With Christmas just being right around the corner, this meant it was time for the team to help out with the Plympton Rotary Club Santa
It is with sadness that we hear of the passing of Doug Scott CBE, who passed away peacefully at his home in the Lake District
Did you know that there is a very easy way to support the team? By using Easy Fundraising when you do you (Christmas?) shopping online!
The team is been involve in big search this last week in and around Ivybridge for a high risk missing male. Incident 21. | 24/11
After setting up Amazon Smile last year we now have Amazon Wishlist, a new way to help your team! Amazon Wishlist has been put together
Tuesday training for this week saw the remaining trainees from this year’s cohort participate in their final exercise, with the hope of passing and becoming
In 2015 the team was able to finally buy the commercial building that has now become our Rescue Centre. We’ve used it to store our
This week’s Tuesday training was in the hands of Colin R, who had organised a Search and Rescue (SAR) Exercise starting from Blackaton Cross. Three
On Saturday 4 of our members made the journey down to St. Day to the Rescue Centre of our sister team West Cornwall Search and
The RV for this week’s Tuesday training was Four winds Carpark. This enchanting place used to be the site of Foggintor School and some say
Saturday morning early the water section of our team where out training on the River Erme around Erme Woods. As this is the first training
This week’s Tuesday training was in the hands of our Training Officer Darren, who had organised a Search and Rescue (SAR) Exercise starting from Shaugh
Last night saw the Team split into several different sections for this week’s Tuesday Training. The main part of the Team was at Gutter Tor doing
As the lighter evenings draw to a close, last night saw the Team split into several different sections for this week’s Tuesday Training. The main part
On Saturday 13 members of the team assembled at Shaugh Bridge carpark for rope training, led by Team Leader Steve L and Alex H. After
Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth were callout to assist Devon and Cornwall Police in the search for a missing person. Thirty three members of
Each year we receive numerous applications from people showing an interest in joining the team. This year we narrowed it down to nine potential candidates
This week’s Tuesday training was based at Trowlesworthy Bridge and saw the team completing their annual MOD 1 water training. Due to Covid restrictions small
Exciting news as Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth is about to undergo a major refit of their Control vehicle. The vehicle has now been
Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth were called yesterday to assist Devon and Cornwall Police in the search for a missing person. Twenty Seven members
Tonight’s training was a radio exercise created by Dave K. and Colin R. at Wigford Down. The aim of the exercise was to compare radio
This week’s Tuesday’s training was our long-overdue AGM. They should be held in April every year, but because of the current pandemic, it was postponed.
The White Thorn is a popular end of Tuesday training pub based at Shaugh Prior. This August Bank Holiday we were very privileged to have
As the major of the team is undertaking radio exercise at Cadover Bridge on the other side of the valley a small group is having
The principle function of this weeks Tuesday training was a radio exercise to establish communications along the river and pipe tracks at Cadover Bridge. Phil
This week’s training for the team was split into two groups. Half of the team met at Holming Beam undertaking a radio exercise and the
This week’s training for the team was split into two groups. Half of the team met at Shaugh Bridge undertaking a rope session and the
This week’s Tuesday training was in the hands of our current intake of Trainees, who had organised a Search and Rescue Exercise starting from Leedon
About 350 people already did it before you! But there are still 150 medals left so you can be one of them that did the
Full team callout by the Devon & Cornwall Police to assist SWAST Ambulance with a female casualty who had a painful ankle after trip and
Last night’s Tuesday training was concocted by our Communications and IT officer Phil and was based at Leedon Tor Car Park. Six teams of four
#Callout Devon & Cornwall Police requested the team responding to a call to support one of our fellow PenMaCRA teams Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Ashburton.
#Callout from Devon & Cornwall Police to assist our sister team from Ashburton with an ongoing search for misper. As team members are on the
#Callout Devon & Cornwall Police requested the team responding to a call to support one of our fellow PenMaCRA teams West Cornwall Search and Rescue Team.
This week’s training numbers were a little lower due to several members of the team helping our fellow colleagues from West Cornwall, with a search
Last night saw the return of the team to the first usual training format since lockdown. Julian was the organiser of the evening which had
Sunday saw the team responding to a call to support one of our fellow PenMaCRA teams West Cornwall Search and Rescue Team. This was to
#Callout Our sister team from Ashburton request full team callout to assist with a search for misper. As team members are on the way to the
#Callout Devon & Cornwall Police request full team call out to assist in the recovery of a stranded vulnerable camper, from Sharp Tor. The missing person was
With the lockdown restrictions easing slowly, the team were able to get together again for a much hankered after the training session. Predictably the gorgeous
Second #callout of the evening for the team. Female has a painful ankle after tripped and fallen. The team is been ask to assist Police
#Callout Devon & Cornwall Police request full team call out to assist in the search for a high risk of a missing male who didn’t return home.
This week saw the long-awaited return to training for the team. As the lockdown restrictions were relaxed from the 1st June the team were able
Every single member of the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth is a volunteer. Many precious hours are spent not only at weekly training session
The Hope Trail Festival was first established in 2014 as part of a fundraising event for a team of firefighters taking part in the Marathon
New advice from the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) for climbing and hill walking in England. It is vital that anyone planning a day in the
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible – Dalai Lama This week the Mental Health Foundation is hosting a Mental Health Awareness week. The
Mountain Rescue advises caution as lockdown eases in England: Mountain Rescue teams in both England and Wales are anticipating an increase in callouts as lockdown
Last week Colebrook Transporters fitted the radios into DART74 so that our new “TECHNICAL RESCUE UNIT” is almost ready for deployment. DART74 will be used
Mountain Rescue teams across the country continue to receive call-outs to people in need of their services in spite of the ongoing government instructions to
We’ve got an exciting new online event and we need you to join in 2-2-2 for Dartmoor Rescue Normally this time of year many of
Please see the latest from Mountain Rescue England and Wales reinforce the #StayatHome message Mountain Rescue across the country received a total of 20 call outs over the
Mountain Rescuers reinforce the Stay At Home message ahead of the Easter weekend Like everyone else, Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW) is following the
Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth asked that people do not make journeys to Dartmoor this weekend, nor next weekend which is the Easter Bank
Would you like to support the Team by donating with no cost to yourself? Amazon will then donate a percentage of the purchase price on
Mountain Rescue England and Wales response to Coronavirus, COVID-19 (Updated 23.3.20) The BMC and mountain rescue teams advise all climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers to stay in
The latest guidance from Mountain Rescue England and Wales in response to the Coronavirus situation(Updated 21.3.20) Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW) is following the
No one is unaffected by the ongoing Covid-19 situation. We at Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth are no different. As a team, we have
The Mad March Hare is the second event of the year organised by the Plymouth Round Table with which the team is invited to help
After learning to do a “Primary survey” last week this week the focus is on the A (Airway) from acronym DR ABCDE. The first part
Leedon Tor was the location for last night’s training, although the team were unable to see much due to the thick layer of fog that
#Callout Devon & Cornwall Police request full team call out to assist East Cornwall Search & Rescue team looking for a high-risk male who hadn’t returned
This year’s Casualty Care course kicked off last night with our sister team Tavistock, at the Post Graduate Centre in Derriford Hospital. It is an
This week’s Tuesday training organised by Richard was a rather fresh, but thankfully dry evening at Norsworthy. The attendees were split into three teams and
As a charity, we rely on fundraising and community engagements to finance the running of the team. As we are all volunteers and time is
The aim of last night’s Tuesday training was to test the teams open moorland navigation capability during darkness. The rendezvous was the Rescue Centre and
Yesterday saw over 100 participants and 29 members of the team don their waterproofs and brave the elements to participate in one of the major
In the aftermath of Storm Dennis, the current troop of trainees had organised last night’s training at Cadover Bridge. The scenario involved the fallout from
The team was put on standby at 16:28 by the SARCELL for Storm Dennis to join the multi-agency response to the floods across Devon &
Storm Dennis is expected to bring very heavy rain with strong winds, flooding and disruption to travel over the weekend. The Met Office has issued
Last Tuesday’s training at a cold Clearbrook was based around the Penmacra challenging scenarios (trauma). The attendees were split into 4 groups and each took
#Callout Devon & Cornwall Police request full team call out together with our sister team from Tavistock for misper. As team members are on the way
⚠️ The Met Office has upgraded the #WeatherWarning for #StormCiara from Yellow to Amber from 08:00hrs to 21:00hrs on Sunday 9th February with the expectation of high winds for South England
On a spectacularly clear and dry night, Bob and Gary devised a search and navigation exercise for the rest of the team, for this week’s
Calling all coffee lovers!!! ☕️❤️ Frontline Coffee has launched a new coffee line to support UK Search and Rescue teams. This includes Lowland Rescue, Cave
Tuesday evening saw a good presence of members attend the first part of a Command and Control training section based at the Rescue Centre. The
On Monday 20th of January, it was time for the start of the SRT course for Colin and myself, joined by Sam from Ashburton team,
Due to the inclement weather experienced over the past couple of months, the Vehicle officer decided it was time to have a vehicle cleaning morning
As the rest of the team is battling with storm Brendan out on Bedford Bridge the trainees are on Rescue Centre learning the last bit
As storm Brendan battled the South West, seventeen enthusiastic volunteers braved the elements for a training exercise located at Bedford Bridge. The purpose of the
#Callout, The team called at 12:47 hrs by the SWAST to assist with the evacuation of an adult male with Abdomen pain from a remote
The January Jaunt is our first event of the year and involves several members of the team who marshal a 10K race around the beautifully
Over the past couple of months, our Team Leader has been running a series of rope training sessions for the group. The premise of these
Our principal financial supporter and team partner for the foreseeable future is the fabulous local Hope Trail Festival. The principal event is an annual 24-hour
Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth together with our Sisters teams Tavistock, Okehampton and Ashburton looking after the safety of the 2000+ children walking the Ten
Calling all Dartmoor Search and Rescue team Plymouth supporters. We are looking for help with our fundraising. If you have wanted to be a part
#Callout Devon & Cornwall Police request full team deployment for land and water search in the search for a high risk of missing male 62-year-old
#Callout The Team received a request from Devon & Cornwall Police to deploy our water team in the search for a high risk of missing
#Callout The Team received a call from Police on New Year’s Day to assist in the search for a high risk of missing male 62
Join us for our Family Friendly Adventure (approx. 4 mile) from Bellever Forest car park. Sunday 23th February 2020Start at 0900 hours – latest start time
Join us for our 10 or 12 mile circular walk from Bellever Forest car park. Sunday 23th February 2020Start at 0900 hours – latest start
? The holidays have now started and if you think you will be enjoying walks across our countryside to walk off that extra mince pie
On Friday 20/12/2019 DART54 went on a special mission as one of our own was getting married. As a special surprise, we polish up DART54
Far too early on a Sunday morning, 6 members of the team and Saoirse the search dog made their way up to Marlborough for a
The Team would like to say a big thank you to Plymouth based Colebrook Transporters for donating an extra double seat for our Technical Rescue
Last night’s training featured the traditional mine pie walk. Where on one Tuesday in December, the team will don their Christmas hats, refill their hip
It’s one again that time of year, where Santa fills his sack with treats for the children of Plymouth and along with the Plympton section
For this year Christmas concert the City of Plymouth Concert Band in the Church of The Latter Day Saints chooses our charity for donation this
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is the representative body that exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers.
#Callout The Team received a call from Police to assist in the search for a high risk of missing male in the Saltram Quarry area.
The team were delighted to be invited to attend a cheque presentation on Monday, where volunteers at the Royal Mail Community Action Team (300 Club)
#Callout The Team received a call from Police to assist in the search for a high risk of missing female in the Hope Cove area.
Today saw three team drivers; Ken R., Mark H. and Dennis complete the Mountain Rescue England and Wales 4X4 driver training course. This course gives
As well great schemes that raise money for free such as Amazon Smile we are also one of the nominated causes with the Coop Community
I’ve done it!! I hit 1,002 miles on a very wet morning on the beach at Hell’s Mouth on the Lleyn Peninsular in North Wales
Bonfire night made for an extra touch to last night’s training. Due to the rendezvous being at Clearbrook we were able to see all of
Incident 22. | 20:15 Following a search around the Burrator arae by our sister team from Tavistock, the search area was expanded and we were
Our current troop of trainees have spent the past year going through our intense training programme, and all of the skills that they have learnt
It’s Payback Time! Police in Plymouth are giving away £15,000 of criminals’ money to community groups and charities in the city. Dartmoor Search & Rescue
Plymouth University Wilderness and Expedition Medicine society (aka Puwems) were invited to the Rescue Centre last night for a workshop about what we do and
Today is #RestartAHeartDay. An annual initiative led by the Resuscitation Council (UK) in partnership with British Heart Foundation, British Red Cross and St John Ambulance, which aims to improve
Sunday 13th October saw nearly 1400 very fit and/or crazy cyclists brave the elements to take on the 23 or 52km Tour de Moor event,
Tonight SAR training was a joint exercise with our sister team from Tavistock. The scenario for the exercise was that an illegal rave was being
Sunday saw the team providing safety cover across the moor along with sister teams Tavistock and Ashburton. This was for the Abbots Way walk, which
Callout, The team called at 14:30 hrs by the SWAST to assist with the evacuation of an adult female who had been injured on the
Two weeks ago a part of our Cas Carers training with other teams to improve their level of Casualty Care, from this training they used
This evening on 21:00 the team received a call from the Police to assist with search for vulnerable Female who had gone missing in the
“it’s not training if it’s not raining” The saying “it’s not training if it’s not raining” was very true for last night’s exercise up at
Each year we receive numerous applications from people showing an interest in joining the team. This year we narrowed it down to nine potential candidates
Six members of the team spent a gloriously sunny Sunday on the moor attending a PenMaCRA Casualty Care Clinical Development Day entitled “Challenging Scenarios: Volume
On World Suicide Prevention Day, the team training exercise involved both a water and land element searching for a couple. The female had called the
The water team try and meet once a month on a Saturday for specialised water rescue training. Last Saturdays aim was to practice using some
27 female jogger was reported missing by her boyfriend after not returning after her run. Her car was found by police at Plymbridge car park
This week the Dartmoor Walking Festival is on and that means that on our training evening members of the public can join us For Search
Happy #InternationalDogDay to all the search dogs and their handlers! You never know when you’ll need them! As of late 2017 there are 2 dogs (Honey and Saoirse)
Female DoE candidate with suspected broken leg. Assist Police and SWAST to evacuate the casualty from Piles Copse. Successful delivery of paramedics to casualty site
A free exhibition at the Princetown Visitor Centre is throwing a spotlight on the 220 volunteers who selflessly give their time to staff the four
Tonight’s training was slightly different as we started from the Rescue centre and three teams were deployed to a grid reference to search for a
Incident 13. | 17:00 Following a search around the Burrator are by our sister team from Tavistock, the search area was expanded and we were
Dartmoor Prison break is one of two ultra-endurance events that the team organises and co-ordinates. The premise is to see how far, on foot you
This morning on 00:30 the team received a call from the Police to assist Police and Coastguard with search for vulnerable Male who had gone
On our SAR training we where joined by Commodore Peter Coulson RN and guests. The team celebrated 50th Anniversary Dinner on HMS Drake where we
Tonights training was bit differed as our colleagues/friends from the Coastguard paid us visor at Rescue Centre to talk about their work. After short talk
Join us for our 10 or 12 mile circular or our Family Friendly Adventure (approx. 4 mile) walk from Bellever Forest car park. Sunday 23th
During the teams meticulous planning of Armed Forces day it was decided to have a challenge that members of the public could participate in and
Last night’s training started off with the team meeting at Leeden Tor on a gloriously warm but windy evening on Dartmoor. The premise of the
This year the Plymouth section of Dartmoor Search and Rescue were lucky enough to have secured a spot on the Hoe for the exciting Armed
Three Kayakers set off from Cadover Bridge and are well over their arranged RV time. Concerned relatives have contacted the police and initiated their own
Would you like to find out how the team do a Search and Rescue (SAR) or see our Search Dog Saoirse at work? Then here
MRSDE Dog callout to Porlock Weir, N. Devon to assist Exmoor SRT with an ongoing search for a missing person on the Exmoor National Park. Saoirse
The evenings training started out as a 7kM NavEx around the area of Gutter Tor practicing various navigation techniques between pre-determined features/check points. Upon completion
Our team was “Highly Commended” in the category Police and Crime Commissioner’s Team Award. 9 of our members attended Devon and Cornwall Police Volunteer Awards
We’re supporting our colleagues in RNLI this week as they launch their #floattolive campaign Around 150 people die in British and Irish coastal waters each
Spare a thought …. and maybe a pound or 2 to help us help others ….. It’s National Volunteers week folks; in a world seemingly
Tonight we had a visitor from the 1st Elburton Cubs, after a presentation from Colin they had tour true the Rescue Center with Jay, Craig,
We’ve just received another payment from Amazon.co.uk for £27.46! Thanks to everyone who took the time to register the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth
Every single member of the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth is a volunteer. Many precious hours are spent not only at weekly training session
Join us for HOPE 24 a great 24 hours event down in Plymouth this event is so much more than running, it is festival for
Are you ready for Dartmoor Prison Break 2019? Organised by volunteers from Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team Plymouth, this major fundraising event is an ultra
A massive thank you the Round Table Plymouth for buying a new generator for us. Our old generator had seen too many callouts and training
As a team we can be called to any incident whether it be on the moors, in rural areas, or in woodland across the wider
Four members of the team provided First Aid cover for the Bere Pen 10K.The Bere Pen 10k is a scenic 3 down, 3 up road
We need your help, you can do this now with SeaMoor Lotto! If you fancy a chance to win £25000 whilst supporting Dartmoor Search and
Always wanna to meet the team, now is your change as we will be on the Hoe this year. You can find us next to
We had 4 scenarios on different subjects where teams were scored on how they did on their scenario and a short discussion / debrief afterwards.
Like every year, the Mountain Rescue teams from Dartmoor were safeguarding the Ten Tors competition. The Plymouth team were operating from within the primary school
Whilst on standby on Ten Tors, we were notified by a member of th the public that there was a member of the public lying
Each year before Ten Tors the Search & Rescue Teams on Dartmoor training together with the 846 Squadron Royal Navy on the Merlin helicopter. Its
Help us to help you! Climbing helmets are a vital piece of the team’s safety kit when we’re working on Dartmoor looking for missing or
Tonight’s training was gears around the Ten Tors event in a couple of weeks. The training consisted of 4 first aid stations. On the first
With Ten Tors coming closer the team is focusing the training around this, we training in our area of responsibilities on the Ten Tors weekend.
As we look forward to a beautiful bank holiday please be aware that there is a high risk of wildfires on Dartmoor at the moment.
Saturday morning early the water section of our team where out training on the River Tavy around Denham Bridge. The MOD2 where busy with no
2019 is a monumental year for the Plymouth section of Dartmoor Rescue, it is our 50thAnniversary and the team had decided to celebrate in style
As the rest of the team is doing Ten Tors training at the rescue centre an small group of members is at Derriford Hospital to
With Ten Tors fast approaching the team is getting ready with training setup for Ten Tors. Tonight Jon give presentation about what the Army expected
As experienced navigators will know, magnetic north shown by a compass varies from grid north on a map, and for centuries in Britain magnetic north
Join us for our Midnight Madness walk from Princetown Primary School. We welcome all walkers who wish to support a charity of their choice by
The Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team (Plymouth), is challenging the stigma associated with mental health across the 999 responder community. We are proud to work
First Aid is after our hill skills another important skill we need to keep update to the high standards of MREW tonight was also the
This major new fundraising event is an endurance race, whereby the entrants determine their own route from HMP Dartmoor with the aim to achieve the
On Sunday 17/03 12 of our members were at the Plymouth Devils Speedway to do the Marshaling for the Mad March Hare 10K organised by
Why not sign up for HOPE 24 2019. Hope24 is a special event for many reasons. Located in Plympton on a private estate, the event
#Training Our trainee’s organised tonight’s exercise. Two soldiers, Privates Joe & Billy were going a slow time recce for a forthcoming military exercise in the
#Callout The Team received a call from Police to assist in the search for a high risk of missing female in the Roborough Down area.
Call from Torquay police at 04:30 to request an air-scenting dog team to search for missing 12 year old boy. Searched grounds surrounding the boy’s
#Training this week was a search exercise run from our Rescue Centre and involved looking for casualties in the woods at Porsham Plantation. This is typical
Please read this advise from our colleagues of Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are reminding walkers
#Callout The Team received a call from Police to assist in search for high risk missing male. As the team were arriving at the RV
#Callout After been all day out on the Postbridge Challenge the team called at 17:15 hrs by the Police to assist SWAST with the evacuation
Looking back at great day at Dartmoor, this morning started off with the sun slowly taking over from the fog and frozen ground around Postbridge.
The team received a call from the police to locate and assist with evacuation of casualty from moor this incident was passed to our sister
On Tuesday 19th February, the Team were joined by two representatives from the mental health charity MIND, and a film crew. MIND are making a television
On Thursday evening we had the students of Plymouth University Wilderness and Expedition Medicine Society visting us at the rescue centre, our chair Vicky introduction them
With the “Postbridge Challenge” fast approaching we want to make sure that you are aware of the top 5 navigational errors so you hopefully don’t
Join us for our Family Friendly Adventure (approx. 4 mile) from Bellever Forest car park. Sunday 24th February 2019Start at 0900 hours – latest start time
Join us for our 10 or 12 mile circular walk from Bellever Forest car park. Sunday 24th February 2019Start at 0900 hours – latest start
#Callout First Callout of 2019, This must be one of the quickest incidents we have had. We were called by the Police regarding a despondent
Tonight we trained in search techniques organised by Bob and Gary. With half of the team in the Lakes, the group was small but this
This week at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards held under the last Concorde to ever fly at Aerospace Bristol. We were delighted to be
ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR THE 2019 DARTMOOR PRISON BREAK!! All info available on the event website! Look out for the new twist in event info
The Team will for first time attend the Armed Forces Day on the Plymouth Hoe this year. Plymouth’s spectacular Armed Forces Day will be returning
Our principal financial supporter and team partner for the foreseeable future is the fabulous local Hope24 event. The principal event is an annual 24-hour endurance
Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth together with our Sisters teams Tavistock, Okehampton and Ashburton looking after the safety of the 2000+ children walking the Ten
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