Tonto Rim Search & Rescue

10/16/2026

Our K9 teammates are an important part of search and rescue, and knowing how to care for them in an emergency is essential. TRSAR members recently participated in a K9 First Aid class, learning valuable skills including checking vital signs, performing canine CPR, bandaging injuries in the field, and identifying essential first aid supplies to carry on missions.

Just like our human rescuers, our K9 partners can face unexpected injuries and medical emergencies while working in challenging terrain. This hands-on training helps ensure we’re prepared to provide the care our K9 partners need while working in the field.

10/07/2026

Behind every number are our volunteers - responding when the call comes, training to stay mission ready, supporting community events, maintaining equipment, and giving their time to serve the visitors and residents of Gila County.

Through the first nine months of 2026, our team has responded to 74 missions and contributed more than 10,800 volunteer hours. And being ready for those calls takes preparation and our members have participated in 389 trainings so far this year.

We are grateful for the dedication of our TRSAR volunteers and for the continued support of the Gila County Sheriff’s Office, our community partners, donors, and all our supporters.

09/25/2026

A huge THANK YOU to THAT Brewery for again supporting Tonto Rim Search and Rescue! We are incredibly grateful for their generosity and continued support of our all-volunteer team. Can’t attend in person? You can still support TRSAR.

The THAT Brewery Silent Auction opens today at 5:00 PM, and you can participate and bid online from anywhere. Check out the great auction items, place your bids, and help support the volunteers of Tonto Rim Search and Rescue. 100% of the silent auction proceeds benefit TRSAR.
Silent auction link below — bidding opens at 5 PM.

Thank you, THAT Brewery, and thank you to everyone who bids and supports our mission.

09/25/2026

Tomorrow September 26th is That Brewery 23rd Annual Oktoberfest!

Scan to browse & bid in the online auction all proceeds benefit Tonto Rim Search & Rescue.

09/22/2026

TRSAR Technical Ropes and Dive Teams came together at Second Crossing for a joint training designed to practice the coordination required when a mission involves both difficult terrain and a water recovery. The scenario began with a Technical Ropes hasty team accessing the area and searching for the subject. When signs indicated a possible drowning, the Dive Team was requested.

The Ropes Team established a technical system to safely lower the divers and their equipment to the water while avoiding obstacles along the route. With limited visibility in the water, two divers conducted a systematic search and located the simulated subject. The subject was then packaged, and the Ropes Team used the system they had established to safely raise the subject from the area.

Training like this gives our specialized teams the opportunity to practice not only their individual skills, but how those skills come together during a complex mission. Communication, coordination and teamwork are critical when operating in challenging environments.

09/22/2026

TRSAR Technical Ropes and Dive Teams came together at Second Crossing for a joint training designed to practice the coordination required when a mission involves both difficult terrain and a water recovery. The scenario began with a Technical Ropes hasty team accessing the area and searching for the subject. When signs indicated a possible drowning, the Dive Team was requested.

The Ropes Team established a technical system to safely lower the divers and their equipment to the water while avoiding obstacles along the route. With limited visibility in the water, two divers conducted a systematic search and located the simulated subject. The subject was then packaged, and the Ropes Team used the system they had established to safely raise the subject from the area.

Training like this gives our specialized teams the opportunity to practice not only their individual skills, but how those skills come together during a complex mission. Communication, coordination and teamwork are critical when operating in challenging environments.

09/21/2026

Please consider attending and supporting TRSAR. We will post a link to the silent auction for the event on Saturday. Thank you to the team at That Brewery!

09/05/2026

Stop by our booth in Pine, say hi to our volunteers, learn a little more about what Tonto Rim Search & Rescue does and check out some of our TRSAR merchandise!

Every purchase helps support our all-volunteer team and the work we do throughout Gila County.

08/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who has helped make the TRSAR Regional Training & Operations Facility a reality. This milestone would not have been possible without the support, encouragement, and generosity of so many who believe in our mission and the importance of keeping our communities and visitors safe. We are grateful for everyone who has supported us along the way. We look forward to building a facility that will serve TRSAR, Gila County and Arizona for many years to come.

Tonto Rim Search and Rescue broke ground at what will become its Regional Training and Operations Center last week.

https://www.paysonroundup.com/news/search-and-rescue-breaks-ground-at-new-training-operations-center/article_50b70107-6554-4557-bb79-a13b4923799c.html

08/14/2026

Mark your calendars! It is the best Oktoberfest celebration and the silent auction benefits TRSAR. Stop by That Brewery and get your limited edition shirt.

Hope you can attend but if you can’t attend in person, we will share the online silent auction site link the day of the event.