Lost & overdue hikers
Ground searches through the Angeles National Forest and the canyons around the valley.
LASD · SCV Sheriff's Station · Est. 1957
When someone's lost out there, we go get them.
A volunteer team of reserve deputies and civilian EMTs, on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for lost hikers, vehicles over the side, swift water, disasters and missing people across the Santa Clarita Valley.
1957
Serving the valley since
74
Callouts in 2026
3,207
Volunteer hours in 2026
24/7/365
Ready to respond
100%
Of members are EMTs
What we do
Rugged terrain. Any hour. Any weather.
We work under the direction of the SCV Sheriff's Station and answer mutual-aid requests from teams across Los Angeles County and the state.
Vehicles over the side
High-angle rope systems to reach, treat and raise patients from steep embankments.
Swift-water rescue
Trained rescuers for fast-moving water when storms fill the valley's rivers and washes.
Missing persons
Searches for people of all ages, including evidence recovery in challenging terrain.
Earthquakes & disasters
Support during earthquakes, fires, floods and extended power outages.
Mutual aid
Deploying alongside the other Sheriff's SAR teams wherever our skills are needed.
100% donor supported
No government budget. Just this community.
The team receives no regular government funding. Every rope, radio, medical kit and truck is paid for by people in this community. Reserve deputies are paid $1 a year, and civilian members volunteer for free.
- Rescue gear
Ropes, hardware, litters, radios
- Medical
Kits and restocking after every call
- Training
EMT and mountain rescue certification
Who we are
School teachers, contractors, film directors and rocket scientists.
Our members come from every walk of life. Despite demanding day jobs, they train together as one unit and drop everything when the pager goes off. Every member is an Emergency Medical Technician and recertifies each year with the Mountain Rescue Association.
Our history since 1957
Upcoming events
All eventsOCT
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Haunted Jailhouse
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Before you hike
Tell someone your plan. Carry more water than you think.
Simple preparation keeps most hikes from turning into a search. Read our trail safety guide and the Ten Essentials before heading into the local mountains.
Do you have what it takes?
We're looking for people who can stay calm, keep training and answer the call at 3 a.m. Join as a Reserve Deputy or a civilian volunteer.
Start your application