In 1984 a group known as the Bridgewater Tactical Rescue Team formed within the Bridgewater Volunteer Rescue Squad. In the early years the team covered a board spectrum of specialized rescues.

In 1994, the team became an independent organization.

We are now Rockingham-Augusta Search and Rescue (RASAR).

We support our community by providing search and rescue services to the citizens of Virginia.

RASAR is a non-profit group. We rely on funding from donations made to the team to cover our operating costs.

RASAR is required by the state to run a background check on all applicants.

Our members are tested and certified by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM).

Our rescue group is a member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Search and Rescue (COVSAR) with Memoradndums of Understandings (MOU) with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM).

Pass a background check as required by the State.

Train every 3rd weekend of the month, on a Saturday or Sunday.

Attend a monthly business meeting held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

A full active member will attend 6 drills and attend meetings as able annually.

An Associate Member will attend 2 dills and 2 meetings annually.

Adult members will complete training as required by VDEM.

Youth and Other Memberships are also available.