Statement "We, the members of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, in our mission to save lives and reduce human suffering, will give the public the most effective personnel and resource response to search, rescue, and disaster emergencies." How We Fulfill Our Mission A simple test measures how well we honor our mission. It is: Am I the kind of searcher would I want searching for me? In other words . . .. Am I well-trained? Am I skilled enough not only to face hazards, but to find and rescue someone else at the same time? Am I well-equipped? Am I equipped not just for the everyday search, but for the unexpected, the hazardous, and the extreme? Am I well-led? From Incident Commander to Team Captain, are my leaders experienced and well-trained? Am I available? Am I willing to go even when the mission will be hard and uncomfortable? Am I mature? Can I put the team's interests, and especially the subject's interests, above my own? Am I physically fit? Do I have the strength and stamina for my expected tasks and for unforeseen ones too? Am I mentally fit? Am I prepared for the mental and emotional demands I know searches will bring, and am I willing to seek help when I'm overwhelmed? Am I compassionate? Do I think of the lost subject as I would want others to think of me?.