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…
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…
Ten Tors 2025
Ten Tors 2025 Friday 9th to Sunday 11th May. It was the 63nd Ten Tors event this year with over 2,500 participants taking part in the 35, 45 and 55 mile routes over two days. Once again, our volunteers and those from the other 3 Dartmoor Search and Rescue teams,…
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…
Rescuers efforts recognised with Coronation Medal
Rescuers efforts recognised with Coronation Medal The evening of Wednesday 21st August saw members of Dartmoor Search and Rescue Ashburton receive King’s Coronation medals to recognise their contribution as volunteers in Mountain Rescue. The medals were presented by…
Team visit to Cubs in Shaldon
On Monday 17th June 5 members of the team visited the cub section of the River Teign Sea Scouts in Shaldon and helped run an activity evening. The cubs, who were between 8 and 10 years old, learnt a little about the team and then practiced some team related skills…
Dartmoor Classic 2024 Raffle
Dartmoor Classic 2024 Raffle Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team (Ashburton) are once again pleased to support Mid Devon Cycle Club and their Dartmoor Classic event, and to benefit from the raffle with some amazing prizes. Tickets will be on sale in the event village on…
Major investment to bring vital radio network into 21st century
WESTCOUNTRY lifesaving volunteers are hoping a new prize draw will give them a flying start towards funding a major upgrade to bring its radio communications into the 21st century For decades the radios used by members of the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team in…
Dartmoor Classic followed by search for elderly man
Over the 25th / 26th June our team members and dart2ZERO volunteers were heavily involved with the Dartmoor Classic Cycle Sportive event which attracts 4,000 cyclists each year to tackle routes over Dartmoor. We fundraise, hand out cake to participants and provide our…