Travis County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) is a privately funded, all volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing search, rescue and recovery services to public safety agencies across Central Texas.
Given what we do, a lot of wear and tear is put on our equipment and our dogs. Our radios break, ropes wear out, and most unfortunately, our dogs sometimes get hurt in the line of duty requiring expensive veterinarian care to get better.
You can help TCSAR remain mission-ready by participating in one of the following support programs.
K-9 Sponsorship:
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Our dogs work hard and train frequently to stay in shape and mission-ready. They work in the dark, on rubble piles, dark buildings, the wilderness, even on boats; all in a wide range of weather conditions from the extreme Texas heat to the cold and rain. Unfortunately, they can and do get hurt.
Your DONATION in this program goes to K9 training, support and medical care. You can securely donate via credit card through our Paypal account by clicking the Paypal account logo to the right. Or you can send in a donation check to our mailing address.
In the "Description" field simply indicate K9. Your support is really appreciated. Check out pictures and bios of our dogs by clicking this link TCSAR K9.
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Operational Support:
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We are members of your community, dedicated to responding to requests from first responder agencies to help locate lost loved ones. To be a good, consistent and reliable Search and Rescue organization, we need to have the proper gear, training and certifications.
Everything we do comes out of our own pocket unless we have support from private funders. Your private donations can help defray the cost of equipment purchases, travel expenses, and certification costs.
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Equipment Donation:
Equipment donations can be of great value to TCSAR. However, TCSAR retains high standards when considering and accepting equipment donations. This is equipment that people's lives depend on. While monetary donations are preferred, TCSAR does consider equipment donations in the following categories:
- FRS Radio Equipment
- Office Equipment for our Command Trailer (chairs, printers, projectors)
- Construction Site Lighting
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- New / Non-Expired Medical Supplies
- Laptop Computers
- Climbing Equipment after inspection
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If you have equipment of this nature in excellent or good condition that you can donate to our mission, please email info@tcsar.org with a description and photos if possible.