Sector: Central Slovakia · 48.7363° N · 19.1462° E
Search and Rescue Banská Bystrica (ICO: 56031033) is a fully registered, volunteer-driven non-profit organization based in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. We specialize in emergency wilderness search, urban rescue operations, disaster response, and community safety education.
Status
On call · 24/7
Officially registered non-profit
01Why we exist
At Search and Rescue Banská Bystrica, our mission is to deploy rapid, skilled, and life-saving rescue operations for missing persons, lost hikers, and vulnerable individuals across the terrain of Central Slovakia and beyond. We are committed to technical excellence, continuous safety training, public awareness, and serving all community members without distinction.
To build a highly resilient and safety-aware society where no missing person is left behind. Search and Rescue Banská Bystrica strives to be a premier volunteer rescue unit in Slovakia, leveraging modern technology, trained K-9 units, and strong civil protection partnerships to safeguard human life.
02 · Operational branches
Field teams, GPS navigation and grid search patterns across the forests and ridgelines around Banská Bystrica.
U-02Air-scent and trailing dogs that find missing children, elderly neighbours and people trapped in rubble.
U-03Boots on the ground during floods, storms, landslides and civil emergencies when every hour matters.
U-04Survival skills, first aid and prevention for schools, hiking clubs and local communities.
03Why choose us
Rigorously trained personnel operating strictly under Slovak humanitarian and rescue standards.
An always-on volunteer alert dispatch system serving Banská Bystrica and neighbouring regions.
Transparent non-profit governance (ICO: 56031033) — every resource funds equipment, training and active field missions.
We serve every person in need, regardless of background, nationality or circumstance.
04 · Stand with us
Volunteer, donate or partner — every contribution puts trained people and reliable gear into the field.
