In case of emergency, dial 112 or 999 and ask for the Police
In case of emergency, dial 112 or 999 and ask for the Police
Fundraising Events to look forward to this year.
Dartmoor in the Dark – Saturday, 14th February 2026
Templer Way Sponsored Walk – Sunday, 19th April 2026
Dartmoor Challenge – Saturday, 26th September 2026
We are a Devon Charity
We are a Devon charity of 50+ volunteers on call 24/7 dedicated to assisting the emergency services with the search and rescue of the lost, missing, injured and vulnerable including those with dementia, mental health illnesses and children.
Without volunteer search and rescue teams like us, the emergency services would not have the resources to devote to the search and rescue of missing or injured loved ones.
Latest Team News
Team receives connectivity boost from Devon technology company Unity5
Thanks to the support from Devon technology company Unity5, our ability to adopt digital tools that enhance our operational capabilities has been given a significant boost. Unity5 has provided crucial Starlink Mini connectivity, that includes a year’s…
Thank you to our sponsors Moorgate Veterinary Group!
Many of you will recognise our 4 legged colleagues Binnie and Amber as favourites of the Ashburton team. They are always more than happy to head out in all weathers and help the team search for the lost and vulnerable. It is therefore vital that they stay fit and…
DSRT Ashburton 2024 Summary
During 2024 the rescue team responded to 42 callouts, this is an increase of 40% on 2023, making 2024 our second busiest year on record. During the year we have worked with all three statutory emergency services, HM Coastguard, Devon Air Ambulance Trust and our sister…
It was a busy August
The rescue team has had a busy August for call-outs and it’s shaping up for a busy year. We are so grateful to our volunteers who will drop everything any time of the day or night to respond to call-outs. We are especially grateful to their employers, family and…
Callouts
2025 Incidents
Callouts responded to by our volunteers this year.
2022: 39 incidents (40 callouts)
2021: 34 incidents (36 callouts)
2020: 47 incidents (49 callouts)
2019: 31 incidents
2018: 37 incidents
2017: 36 incidents
2016: 40 incidents
Total Incidents
Callouts
Standbys
Dartmoor Search and Rescue Ashburton provides a professionally trained resource for a full range of incidents, including missing person inquiries, steep ground rescue, swiftwater rescues and flooding, across Dartmoor National Park, Devon and the south west, and to major incidents across England and Wales
Our highly trained team of volunteers are on call to help those in need 24/7 for any emergency.
50+
Volunteer Members
40+
Callouts for those in need per year
5+
Number of times team on standby
2700+
Volunteer hours on callouts
Volunteer hours
Rescue Hours
INCIDENT RESPONSE
Dartmoor Search and Rescue Ashburton provides a professionally trained resource for a full range of incidents, including missing person inquiries, steep ground rescue, swiftwater rescues and flooding, across Dartmoor National Park, Devon and the south west, and to major incidents across England and Wales
Our highly trained team of volunteers are on call to help those in need 24/7 for any emergency.
YOUR SUPPORT IS VITAL
The Dartmoor rescuers based at Ashburton rely on public support for over 92% of their income.
Without your donation, the team would cease to be operational and the emergency services would not have enough resources to search for those in need.