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Silverton Medical Rescue is one of the only integrated EMS and Search & Rescue organizations in the continental US, uniquely positioned to deliver unparalleled emergency medical care across both the town of Silverton and the challenging terrain of San Juan County. Operating at an extraordinary mean elevation of 11,240 feet—the highest in the nation—our team combines advanced clinical expertise with exceptional adaptability to meet the most demanding rescue and medical emergencies in high-altitude environments.

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View fullsize Unearthed photos: August 2023, V8 Mission As published by PIO: Silverton Medical Rescue responders made access and found the party and injured subject on top of the eastern ridge of Peak V8 at about 13,000 feet. The subject had severe injuries tha
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View fullsize IV class, dry trails, summer prep and snow to come - Spring has Sprung! The team prepares for a busy summer as the weather changes and as visitor numbers rise. #sar #ems #silverton
View fullsize Mutual aid operations at county lines: collaboration with other teams like @durangofirerescue, @laplatacountysar, @ouraymountainrescue, @lakecountysar many more. We greatly appreciate their professionalism and collaboration. Our priority is advance
View fullsize As temps rise, we remind you to stay hydrated, continue to be wary of our strange and faceted snowpack, and do your homework. Every SMR call requires a team effort. Remember that your planning can make a difference. #sar #ems #silverton #springbr
View fullsize #tbt to @durango_herald article about the members of of team 💪 read more here: https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/in-rugged-san-juan-county-more-women-than-men-involved-with-search-and-rescue/ #sar #ems #sanjuans #mountainrescue
View fullsize Winter still persists in the San Juans. High winds, strange snowpack, solar changes. Keep sharp! #skedtraining #ems #sar #mountainrescue