Purpose of Group

The Blue Ridge Mountain Rescue Group (BRMRG) is a member of the Appalachian Search and Rescue Conference (ASRC), an emergency resource that manages and assists in the seach and rescue of lost people and aircraft throughout Virginia and its bordering states. Our organization is comprised of volunteers who dedicate extensive amounts of time for rigorous training, search missions, group function, preventative instruction, and public awareness. Training consists of both vertical and semi-technical rescue, land navigation, and wilderness first aid.

    We Provide to the Community:
       Personal Safety Education
       Preventative Search and Rescue Education
       Emergency Medical Services

Search and Rescue Missions are generally comprised of missing elderly, alzheimers patients, small children, downed airplanes, potential suicides, as well as lost and injured hikers. We are on alert 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

How do we get called out?

We receive a vast majority of our mission calls from the Virginia Department of Emergency Services. We can also be called out directly by calling (804) 924-3472. When a response is decided upon, a network of pagers and phone calls are initiated and members drive to the search area. BRMRG has responded to searches in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The number of searches varies throughout the year.

Financial Support