About DFMRT
What we do
Search and rescue on the fells, casualty care, crag and steep-ground rescue, and support for the other emergency services.
Our work includes:
- search and rescue in mountainous terrain
- casualty care and evacuation
- searches for lost people away from the hills
- crag and steep-ground rescue
- support for other 999 services and mountain rescue teams
- Ambulance Service support in winter conditions
- swift-water rescue and flood assistance
We regularly work and train with the other Lake District teams and with the other emergency services.
In an emergency, dial 999, ask for the Police, then ask for Mountain Rescue.