Silverton Medical Rescue // Silverton, Colorado
Search and Rescue • Silverton, CO
Clinic Type
Search and Rescue
Address
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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 service operating above 9,318 feet; highest mean elevation in the nation (11,240 feet) for EMS and SAR in the area
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Facebook (informal/community group): Positive anecdotal feedback on social media (Not publicly aggregated)
Patients praise
- High level of emergency care in remote/austere environments
- Expertise in mountain rescue and alpine medical support
- Strong community trust and appreciation
- Commitment to team member mental health and debriefing
Common complaints
- Potential for delayed response times when using smartphone SOS features instead of dedicated satellite communication devices
"The amazing part about our team is we can access any patient in any condition at any time in any weather because of the skills all of the individuals bring to the team."
— Tyler George, Director of Silverton Medical Rescue"The humaneness and the relatability of the team is what makes a difference for me. I feel comfortable on this team, to be honest."
— DeAnne Gallegos, spokesperson for the teamSynthesized 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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