Two newly qualified SRTs
Over two weekends in January and February, some of our team members took part in intensive Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Technician (SRT) – MOD3 training alongside colleagues from Plymouth, Ashburton
Welcoming new trainees to the team
After our 2026 assessment day, we’re pleased to welcome our newest group of trainees. They’re about to commence a six-month training programme, covering everything from first aid, navigation and communications
SEARCH – Godrevy (18/01/2025)
At approximately 1500 on Sunday afternoon, we were requested by Devon & Cornwall Police to assist in a search for a high-risk missing person in the Godrevy area. 14 volunteer
SEARCH & RESCUE – St Ives (10/01/2025)
At approximately 1800 on Saturday evening, we were alerted by Devon & Cornwall Police to a walker and their dog who had become trapped in dense undergrowth near footpaths on
2025 Stats
As 2025 has come to a close, the trustees and volunteers of WCSAR would like to wish everyone a very happy New Year. Apologies that this is a little late
A day of shared learning with Endeavour Medical
Earlier this week, we were delighted to welcome four faculty members from Endeavour Medical to our base, where they hosted an introductory day for a group of junior doctors from
SEARCH – Penzance (04/12/25)
At 01:40 on Wednesday morning, we were requested by Devon & Cornwall Police to assist in the search for a high-risk missing person in the Penzance area. Our teams searched
SEARCH – East Cornwall (26/11/25)
Search Dog Merryn, and her handler, Matt, were requested by our colleagues at East Cornwall Search & Rescue Team and Devon & Cornwall Police to assist with an ongoing search
Breaking Boundaries: How Saffa is helping shape the future of Technical Rescue in Cornwall
West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team (WCSAR) is proud to announce that its Deputy Team Leader, Saffa, has successfully completed the demanding instructor-level training on rope rescue, as part of