Montrose Search and Rescue: Why Do They Do It?

Montrose Search and Rescue: Why Do They Do It?

For $1 a year, it’s not the money that makes these volunteers answer the call when someone is in trouble. By Mary O’KEEFE “I was off duty at Buckhorn Campground [in Angeles National Forest] on Father’s Day with my father and family members when some kids came running up the trail. They were yelling, ‘Our […]

Montrose Search & Rescue Team 2013 Recap

Montrose Search & Rescue Team 2013 Recap

The Montrose Search & Rescue Team is celebrating its 72nd year. Originally formed in 1942, the team is comprised of local community members who are sworn reserve deputies and high-risk volunteer members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. In addition to being certified EMTs, the team has members who are specially trained for underground/mine […]