We invite you to support the Santa Barbara Search and Rescue Foundation (SBSARF), which provides essential funding for the Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue Team (SBCSAR). Founded in 1962, SBCSAR is the only all-volunteer, non-profit search and rescue organization in Santa Barbara County.
The team comprises roughly 45 dedicated members who devote thousands of hours to incident responses and training annually. They respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year. Their commitment ensures they are always ready to serve the Santa Barbara community in emergencies.
Dedicated Professionals Ready to Respond 24/7
As part of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff and working closely with local Fire Departments, the SBCSAR team offers a wide range of search and rescue services, including:
• Technical Rope Rescue
• K9 Units
• Swift Water Rescue
• Fire and Storm Evacuations
• UAV Operations
• Emergency Incident Management
• Emergency Beacon Operations
• Alpine, Snow, and Ice Rescue
• Mountain Bike Rapid Response
• Off-Road Operations
• Project Lifesaver Emergencies
• Tracking for Lost Hikers and Investigations
• Mutual Aid Responses
• Community Education
Donations
By donating, you help provide vital support to the SBCSAR team, enabling them to continue their life-saving work around the clock. Your contributions fund essential equipment, comprehensive training programs, and necessary operational resources, ensuring the team can respond to emergencies at any time, day or night, in both urban and backcountry settings.
To make a tax-deductible contribution to the Santa Barbara Search and Rescue Foundation, a fiscal sponsorship fund at the Santa Barbara Foundation, please use the online payment options below.
To learn more about the accomplishments of our volunteers, view our Rescue Reports by visiting https://sbcsar.net/rescuereports
For more information, please contact us at info@sbsarfoundation.com.
Donations made to the Santa Barbara Search and Rescue Foundation, a fiscal sponsorship fund at the Santa Barbara Foundation, are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Thank you for joining us in supporting the safety and well-being of our community.
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