Search across open ground
Working with the police to look for missing and vulnerable people across moorland, rural and semi-rural areas.
The team behind every escape
Out here,no one is alone.
Dartmoor Prison Break is organised by Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team Plymouth. Meet the local volunteers who respond when someone needs help in wild places.
Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team Plymouth
Volunteer ledLocally basedRescue ready
Local people · extraordinary moments
A lifeline on
the moor.
DSRTP is a volunteer Search and Rescue team serving Plymouth, Dartmoor and the surrounding area. The team works with emergency services to search for missing and vulnerable people, reach casualties far from roads, and support difficult ground and water rescues.
Every escape gives back. Dartmoor Prison Break is a community fundraising event created by team members who love the outdoors and the challenge of the moor.
Almost 50Call-out volunteers
24 / 7 / 365On standby for call-outs
RoboroughRescue centre near Plymouth
When the call comes in
Different terrain.
One team.
Search and rescue brings people, training and specialist kit together when an ordinary response is not enough.
Reach remote casualties
Helping ambulance teams reach and move people who are injured far from a road or easy access.
Support difficult ground
Trained volunteers can assist with steep-ground incidents and floodwater rescue scenarios.
Local volunteers · Dartmoor
From the local community
Neighbours who
show up.
Team members live and work in the communities they serve. The group began with local outdoor enthusiasts searching for missing people on Dartmoor nearly 50 years ago. Today, DSRTP trains and works alongside neighbouring rescue teams and regional partners.
Local knowledgeTeamworkShared training
People · training · equipment
Prepared to
go further.
From the rescue centre at Roborough, the team deploys vehicles, communications and specialist rescue and medical equipment.
Rescue centreBased at Roborough between Plymouth and Dartmoor.
Vehicles & controlThree team vehicles, including a command and communications platform.
Specialist skillsVolunteers train in search, navigation, communications, water rescue and first aid.
A challenge with a purpose
Your escape can
help keep others safe.
Take on Dartmoor Prison Break, or support the people who make the event possible. Every entry fee goes to Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team Plymouth.