Silverton Medical Rescue // Silverton, Colorado
Emergency Medical Services • Silverton, CO • 1 (serving Silverton and San Juan County) locations
Clinic Type
Emergency Medical Services
Address
Silverton, Colorado (integrated EMS and Search & Rescue serving Silverton and San Juan County; operates above 9,318 feet with mean elevation ~11,240 feet)
Phone
(970) 946-4303
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Integrated EMS and Search & Rescue
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Facebook community posts: Generally positive, as evidenced by anecdotal appreciation on community forums (No formal numerical rating or review count found on standard review platforms)
Patients praise
- High level of emergency care and professionalism in challenging, high-altitude environments
- Strong commitment to patient outcomes and mental well-being of the team members
- Relatable and calming presence of rescue personnel during emergencies
Common complaints
- Potential delays in rescue operations caused by the use of smartphone SOS features rather than dedicated satellite communication devices
- Limitations and inherent risks of backcountry recreation, noting that emergency resources are not guaranteed or always available
"The humaneness and the relatability of the team is what makes a difference for me. I feel comfortable on this team, to be honest."
— The Durango Herald"Our mission is to provide the highest quality emergency care for San Juan County through education and training with the highest degree of integrity, quality, and consistency."
— Silverton Medical Rescue official websiteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Another hiker falls near Ice Lakes. His iPhone SOS feature may have delayed the rescue - The Durango Herald — Jul 24, 2025
- Michigan ultrarunner collapses, dies during 100-mile Colorado footrace - CBS Colorado — Jul 11, 2025
- 60-year-old dies during Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run event | KRDO — Jul 12, 2025
- Another hiker falls near Ice Lakes. His iPhone SOS feature may have delayed the rescue - The Journal — Jul 24, 2025
- Woman dies while running ultra marathon in Colorado | FOX31 — Jul 12, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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