Disaster response network
D.A.R.T. is building the largest network of first responders and disaster rescue technicians who deploy to disasters to augment local first responders.
Why D.A.R.T.
Disasters move faster than relief.
In the first hours of a disaster, local first responders are stretched thin and large-scale relief is still mobilizing. D.A.R.T. is built to close that gap, bringing trained first responders and disaster rescue technicians to work alongside the agencies on scene.
Working toward being on scene within 5 hours of a request.
We work alongside the agencies on scene and coordinate through the Incident Command System.
Every team and position follows the National Incident Management System.
Every member, hour and deployment is tracked, and every deployment ends with an after-action review.
What we do
Moving residents safely out of harm's way.
Wide-area search of damaged neighborhoods, block by block, to find people who need help and get them to safety.
Reaching people trapped or stranded by floodwater, fire, collapse and storm damage.
Checking on specific residents that families or agencies are worried about, and getting them the help they need.
Our standard
That is the standard we are building toward. Every member keeps their gear, certifications and contact details current, and every callout is built around getting the team on scene within 5 hours.
How you can help
The D.A.R.T. response vehicle, our first build-out
Personal gear for every member, a shared team cache and a response vehicle built for the work. Sponsor the team or donate gear, services or training, and be first to know when giving opens.
Support D.A.R.T.
The D.A.R.T. field uniform
First responders, disaster rescue technicians, veterans and civilians ready to train and deploy when disaster hits.
Apply to volunteer
Emergency managers, fire, law enforcement and EMS: plan drills and agreements so we are ready to work together.
For agenciesFor agencies
D.A.R.T. works alongside the agencies already on scene and coordinates through the Incident Command System from the moment we arrive.
Stay connected
Team news, training days and ways to help. A few emails a year.
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