Colorado Non Profit Offers Free 4x4 Recovery Service

[Bravo30]

I just came across this group while searching for satellite based road side assistance options. Seems like a great program they have going. They’re helping out, teaching and at the same getting out on the trail themselves.

Colorado 4×4 Rescue & Recovery – We Recover the Rockies

www.co4x4rnr.org

WHAT WE DO
Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery is a 501c3 non-profit organization specializing in vehicle recoveries on 4x4 trails. Our Search and Rescue Emergency Support Team provides emergency support to local and state agencies through large area vehicle-based searches, person extractions, back-country access support, communications support, and any other means needed by an Agency.
Since August of 2014, we have completed hundreds of recoveries, multiple search and rescue missions, and cumulated thousands of volunteer hours. If you find yourself venturing into the backcountry, take our contact information with you. If your day of wonder turns to a day of danger or misfortune, we’ll be there to assist you.
We never charge for our services and operate entirely on donations and membership dues statewide. All donations and dues received will support our rescue and recovery missions, trainings, organization meetings, gear, and equipment purchases.

OUR MISSION

• we provide unpaid professional vehicle and person rescue and recovery services on Colorado service roads and 4x4 trails
• we provide education to the public regarding preparedness and safe off-roading practices
• we support other organizations in advocating proper trail use and etiquette
• we provide opportunities for members of the 4x4 community to engage in recovery operations and learn safe recovery practices
• we support local government and volunteer organizations in search and rescue operations
• we sponsor, host, and participate in events and activities that promote the 4x4 hobby
• we foster a culture of mutual respect and professionalism

 

[BritKLR]

They are an incredible group and so much more then some people with Jeeps. They have spent the time, money, resources and effort to create a professional SAR's organization that is recognized by the State of Colorado and other SAR's organizations.
They've also established an objective and professional volunteers selection process and required training (Rescue/Recovery, Winter Survival, Comms, First aid, FEMA/SEMA certifications, background checks, etc....) before a volunteer can become a member (eg: like mountain rescue, ski patrol and SAR's).
They're are incredible to watch from the moment a call comes into dispatch, to team assembly, to deployment, to the managed and organized rescue/recovery, to getting everyone safely off the trail.
A true model for others. Cheers.

 

[sargeek]

They have a decent collection of videos on YouTube