The Dyrt, an app that helps campers find campsites across America, has partnered with Ford Bronco to support volunteer search and rescue services across the country. Very few wilderness emergency volunteer rescue services get the funding and resources that are critical to helping the thousands of wilderness emergencies they respond to. The Dyrt and Ford Bronco partnered with outdoor explorers. The funding is used to match donations to volunteer rescue services to make their excursions more fulfilling for the adventurers. The goal is to provide funding to volunteer search and rescue teams so they can purchase equipment and receive specialized training that will help them provide services to the public more efficiently and effectively. The public support has enabled Ford Bronco to match donations and provide the resources for volunteers to receive the support they deserve.
Why Search and Rescue Teams Matter
Volunteer search and rescue teams are involved in 50,000 wilderness emergencies yearly in the U.S. They save the lives of countless adventurers, yet receive little to no federal funding. Most rescue teams are understaffed and undersupplied, yet must respond to the elaborate complexities of remote wilderness rescue emergencies using whatever outdated gear they currently possess.
Volunteers face these situations for little or no personal reward. Despite the high emotional and physical costs, they continue to show up to support those in distress. For example, SAR specialists like Colorado SAR Deputy Todd Rector lead dedicated volunteer teams who respond to everything from high technical rescue scenarios involving helicopters to low urgency situations like assisting a team member’s lost dog. Engaging in this type of work is tremendously taxing on one’s personal life and mental health, and it is evident that the many sacrifices made by these responders go unnoticed by the general public.
Mental and Emotional Strain
When search and rescue teams have to do their job, it is not just physical work. In addition to the physical burden, they have emotional and mental challenges. Volunteers often have to deal with emergencies that involve people they know – their neighbors, their family, their friends. Although the emotional effect is not reported in mission reports, it is part of the job for those people who spend time saving the lives of people in the wilderness.
In addition to the rescuers in the small mountain communities, these volunteers are the energizers of the communities, always available to help. Volunteers have a wide range of activities, from rope technical systems to mapping and logistics, which enable them to prepare for any situation that may occur in the field.
Donation Matching to Expand Your Impact
To give even more support to these amazing volunteers, The Dyrt’s new partnership with Ford Bronco will include a donation-matching initiative. Every contribution to the Bronco Search and Rescue campaign gets matched by Ford Bronco, dollar-for-dollar. This means a $50 donation becomes a $100 donation, and a $100 donation becomes a $200 donation. These donations will go towards providing updated equipment and training, and improved logistical support for SAR teams so they can better respond to emergencies that occur in the wild.
Outdoor enthusiasts can appreciate the value of donating to this initiative as they will directly contribute to the success and safety of the SAR teams. These donations will ensure that SAR teams have access to the training and equipment they need to save lives.
Education and Preparedness: A Vital Aspect of Safety
The Dyrt and Ford Bronco partnership also seeks to emphasize the value of education and preparedness when it comes to wild expeditions. Frontline SAR teams often respond to emergencies that could have been easily avoided with proper preparation. While it may seem counterintuitive to support SAR teams that respond to emergencies, this initiative aims to promote the importance of personal accountability, outdoor education, and proper preparation before heading to the backcountry.
According to SAR specialists, the first steps of every successful wilderness rescue begin before the emergency call is placed. Safely spending time in wild and remote areas takes preparation, experience, and education. Adventurers need to assess their skills and prepare accordingly to avoid getting themselves into a situation that needs rescue expertise. With this campaign, The Dyrt, along with Ford Bronco, has included SAR volunteers’ stories that demonstrate the importance of being ready for anything when venturing outdoors.
How to Get Involved
There are many ways to support the cause and positively impact the lives of search and rescue volunteers. Donations are being accepted through the Bronco Search and Rescue campaign, and because Ford Bronco is matching every donation, the impact is doubled. Bronco Search and Rescue campaign volunteers’ stories are featured so the audience can appreciate the work SAR volunteers do and the challenges they face.
Additionally, adventurers can discover how to get ready for backcountry trips. The campaign supports adventure seekers to take accountability for their well-being, as well as consider the risks to people who may have to carry out rescue operations. The campaign is most effective when advocates promote the campaign and help ensure Search and Rescue (SAR) teams can respond when the situation demands saving people.
Conclusion
Rescue volunteers’ activities must be complemented by Search and Rescue (SAR) staff, especially when they deal with unknown risks related to uncharted territories. The Dyrt and Ford Bronco’s partnership allows the public to give back to volunteers who protect the public and risk their lives to save people. The matching donation initiative is the best way to support the cause, doubling the advantage of each donation.
This partnership illustrates the importance of education and preparation for outdoor adventures. Responsible planning is vital to achieving success outdoors. The Dyrt and Ford Bronco continue to aid wilderness adventures and outdoor safety, and search and rescue volunteers are equipped to deal with the challenges of protecting the wilderness.
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