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Integrated EMS and
Search & Rescue Service
operating above 9,318 feet

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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, Colorado 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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