Team Specialties
Not every rescue requires the same tools, terrain knowledge, or field skills. Utah County Sheriff Search and Rescue relies on a range of specialty teams so the right people and capabilities can respond when needed.
Mountain & Vertical
- Mountain rescue
- Snow response
- Vertical rock rescue
- Vertical ice rescue
These teams support work in steep, exposed, and technical terrain.
Water & Ice
- Swiftwater
- Flat ice
- Open water
- Dive support
These specialties support incidents where water conditions add speed, cold, and technical risk.
Search & Field Support
- Tracking
- K9 support
- Medical
- Mass casualty support
- Communications and radio
- ELT and aviation support
- Singletrack motorcycles
- Fleet support
These capabilities help the team search efficiently, communicate clearly, and care for people in the field.
Why Specialties Matter
The team does not rely on a single kind of responder. Different calls require different tools, experience, and terrain confidence. That mix of skills helps the team stay flexible and useful across Utah County.