D.A.R.T.
About D.A.R.T.
Direct Action Response Team
We are building the largest network of first responders and disaster rescue technicians who deploy to disasters to augment local first responders.
Our mission
Take direct action in response to natural and man-made disasters to lessen the burden on first responders and get people out of the danger zone.
What we stand on
Our values
The standard every D.A.R.T. member lives by.
Loyalty
We don't leave anyone behind: not a teammate, not a partner, not a community that needs us.
Duty
When someone's worst day arrives, we answer. Not because we have to, but because we said we would.
Respect
Every person we reach is someone's parent, child or neighbor, and we treat them that way.
Selfless Service
We give our time, our training and our effort so that others may live.
Honor
We carry the trust of the people we serve, and we work every day to deserve it.
Integrity
We do the right thing when it's hard, when it's unseen, and when no one would ever know.
Personal Courage
We step forward when it is frightening and speak up when it is uncomfortable, because lives depend on both.
Founder and CEO
Dustyn Elkins
A US Army Infantry veteran, Dustyn founded D.A.R.T. to bring disciplined, trained teams to the first hours of a disaster, when local responders need help most.
He leads the organization's direction and day-to-day operations, and is building the network, starting with its first team.
Governance
Board of Directors
Board President
Shayn Mitchell
Board Treasurer
Doug Reid
Board Secretary
Jay Johnson
Operations
Leadership Team
Announcement coming soon
The board is finalizing D.A.R.T.'s leadership team. We will post it here once it is confirmed.
Interested in a leadership role? Let us know.
Nonprofit status
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit
D.A.R.T. (Direct Action Response Team) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, incorporated in California in 2019. EIN 84-2812466.
Help us get people out of the danger zone
Support the network, or train with us and deploy when disaster hits.