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Finding loved ones and saving lives in the communities of Plymouth, Dartmoor and surrounding areas.

Our voluntary members are on stand-by 24x7 in support of the emergency services. DSRTP is a professional search and rescue team and registered charity, made up entirely of volunteers from the Plymouth and Dartmoor areas. Our sole purpose is to assist the emergency services with search and rescue operations, locally, regionally and if necessary, nationally 24/7/365. Core specialist skills within the team include search management and techniques, emergency medicine, swift water rescue, search dogs and handlers and high-level rope access and rescue. DSRTP is associated with both Mountain Rescue England & Wales (MREW) and The Peninsula Mountain and Cave Rescue Association (Penmacra). As one of 4 such search teams in the Dartmoor area, we are also associated with the Dartmoor Rescue Group (DRG).

25/10/2026

Today is Mountain Rescue Awareness Day, and while we might not have alpine peaks, the rugged beauty of Dartmoor brings its own unique challenges.

From the beauty of Dartmoor, to urban Plymouth and the South Hams, our patch requires specialized skills, relentless training, and a deep commitment to our local community.

Whether we are navigating trackless moorland in pitch-black conditions or supporting Devon and Cornwall Police in searching for a vulnerable person or assisting with an un-exploded bomb, our volunteer team is on call 24/7, 365 days a year.

None of this would be possible without your incredible support. As a 100% volunteer-led charity, your donations keep our rescue vehicles running, our medical kits stocked, and our team equipped to respond whenever the call comes in.

To everyone who has donated, cheered us on at public events, or shared our missing person appeals: Thank you. You are a vital part of the team.

If you’re out on the moor today, stay safe, respect the terrain, and remember—if you or someone else gets into trouble, dial 999, ask for the Police, and then ask for Mountain Rescue.

📣 Want to help us continue our vital work? Donate via PayPal and support our cause:

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Thank you 🙏🏽

Mountain Rescue England and Wales
Alpkit

24/10/2026

UK Search and Rescue: Stronger Together 🇬🇧

Search and Rescue across the UK is made up of a network of specialist teams, emergency services and voluntary organisations, all working together towards one common goal: saving lives.

From Mountain Rescue, Cave Rescue and Lowland Rescue to HM Coastguard, RNLI lifeboats and Police Search Teams, each organisation brings its own specialist skills, equipment and expertise to incidents across the country.

A huge part of this capability is provided by volunteers, who give up their own time to train, respond and support people when they need it most.

While each service has its own role, it’s the ability to work together, share expertise and coordinate resources that makes UK Search and Rescue so effective.

At Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue, we’re proud to play our part in this wider network, supporting the emergency services and working alongside partner organisations to help locate vulnerable missing people.

Different teams. Different skills. One shared purpose.

Additionally we work alongside & support:
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service
UK Power Networks
Norfolk & Suffolk 4x4 Response
Norfolk Resilience Forum

09/10/2026

Yesterday we were the proud recipients of a new drone, donated by Devon & Cornwall Police

It combines high-resolution visual cameras, thermal imaging and a laser rangefinder, helping our team search areas, spot heat signatures and share precise locations with ground search teams.
It will be an incredibly valuable asset in building upon our existing drone and land search capabilities, on and around Dartmoor and South Devon.

Our Team Leader, Jay Morrish attended the handover with representatives from our sister team from Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team - Ashburton.

A huge thanks again to Devon & Cornwall Police for their very kind donation.

Read more:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c875pwxwn941o

02/10/2026

🚨 BREAKOUT ALERT! 🚨

The gates are open… and the countdown to escape has begun! 🔓⛓️

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2027!

🏃‍♂️💨 DARTMOOR PRISON BREAK ULTRA CHALLENGE 💨🏃‍♀️

Are you tough enough to escape Dartmoor?

Starting from the iconic gates of HMP Dartmoor, you’ll have one mission:

RUN. ESCAPE. SURVIVE.

Choose your sentence:

⏱️ 6 HOURS – THE ABSCONDER
⏱️ 12 HOURS – THE DELINQUENT
⏱️ 24 HOURS – THE FELON

But there’s a twist…

Your distance isn't simply measured by the miles you run. Your escape distance is measured as the crow flies from Dartmoor Prison. 🐦📏

How far can you get before the Wardens catch up?

Whether you're chasing a personal challenge, looking to push your ultra-distance limits, or simply fancy breaking out of prison for a very good cause… your escape starts here.

🔥 2027 ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN! 🔥

Don’t wait until the Wardens come knocking.

👉 ENTER NOW – SECURE YOUR PLACE AND START PLANNING YOUR ESCAPE!

Every entry helps support Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team Plymouth, with funds raised supporting our volunteer team and the vital search and rescue work we provide across the region. ❤️

🔓 THE GATES ARE OPEN.
🏃 YOUR ESCAPE AWAITS.
⛓️ WILL YOU MAKE IT OUT?

Enter Here: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event/dartmoor-prison-break-may-27-2027

For more information visit: https://www.dartmoorprisonbreak.com/

30/09/2026

Tuesdays training 💪🏽

Last night's training was on a wet and wild Yennadon Down, Dartmoor.

After a search, two casualties were located, a mother and daughter, who both required first aid and reassurance. However, both casualties collapsed and needed CPR for a prolonged period of time, testing each member's first aid skills.

Mountain Rescue England and Wales
Dartmoor National Park
Plymouth Live

23/09/2026

Unexploded bomb in Falmouth.

Today we were invited to attend Falmouth to assist Devon and Cornwall Police with asking residents to leave the inner cordon for the WW2, unexploded bomb.

It was another opportunity for us to work alongside the Police and other emergency services from the Coastguard, our sister Search Teams, Devon and Cornwall 4x4 and the Rapid Relief Team 🙏🏽

Mountain Rescue England and Wales
Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response
Plymouth Live
Rapid Relief Team UK

18/09/2026

We have proudly supported the Tour de Moor for 8 years now.

Who’s joining your Tour de Moor team this year?

Whether it’s your children, partner, parents or friends, Tour de Moor is a brilliant excuse to get everyone together, get outdoors and take on Dartmoor.

Choose the route that suits you:
🚲 Mini-Moor – 11km
🚲 Adventure Style – 28km
🚲 Beast Mode – 53km

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2S2pm0W

Mountain Rescue England and Wales
Dartmoor National Park
St. Luke's Health

16/09/2026

Training Tuesday 💪🏽

Last night was a challenging exercise. A walker had fallen on a dangerous slope next to the Dewerstone and received an open fracture to his lower leg.

Thrown into the mix was a crime scene, where teams had to think about crime scene preservation.

After receiving first aid, the casualty was placed into a stretcher and with the aid of the rope team lowered to a more safer location.

⚠️ Remember if you need our assistance, Dial 999 or 112, ask for the Police and then Mountain Rescue.

📣 Want to help us continue our vital work? Donate via PayPal and support our cause: https://www.paypal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/318243

Mountain Rescue England and Wales
Dartmoor National Park

04/09/2026

WE'RE RECRUITING TRAINEES FOR 2026/27

This photo was taken while our volunteers were supporting the evacuation of Plymouth residents after the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb.

Search and Rescue isn't just about Dartmoor. It's about helping our communities when they need us most.

If you'd like to learn new skills, work as part of a team, and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

No previous Search and Rescue experience is required. We'll provide the training.

🔗 Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/RWUy2T0Nwr

02/09/2026

🚨 Search and Rescue isn't made up of superheroes. 🚨

It's made up of ordinary people who choose to volunteer their time to help others.

Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth is now recruiting trainees for our 2026/27 intake.

Whether you're an office worker, teacher, student, engineer, tradesperson or retiree, what matters most is your attitude.

We'll provide the training.

You provide the commitment.

Together we'll help develop the skills needed to search for missing people, support casualty rescues and assist the emergency services across Dartmoor and the surrounding area.

Interested?

🔗 Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/RWUy2T0Nwr

Address

Broadley Park Road, Unit 4, Devonshire Meadows, Roborough
Plymouth
PL67EZ

Website

https://dsrtplymouth.org.uk/

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