In case of emergency, dial 112 or 999 and ask for the Police
We are all volunteers on call 24/7 365 days a year dedicated to assisting the emergency services with the search and rescue of the lost, missing, injured and vulnerable. This includes children and adults, those with dementia or mental health illnesses.
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
Dartmoor Rescue Group Joint Exercise 2026
Dartmoor Rescue Group Joint Exercise 2026 On Saturday 7th February, volunteers from across Dartmoor came together for the 2026 Dartmoor Rescue Group annual joint exercise at Postbridge. More than 50 volunteers took part, representing all four Dartmoor teams alongside…
Callout Review for 2025
A summary of callouts in 2025
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 subscription to…
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…
Callouts
2026 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
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.