Metro Air Search & Rescue

 The UNM Metro Air Search & Rescue Team (composed of IMMC faculty) is a helicopter-based search and rescue resource dedicated to quickly locating, accessing, and treating lost or injured persons in any terrain, while providing paramedic and/or physician level medical care. As an internationally recognized mountain medicine educational institution, Metro Air SAR faculty commonly engages the search & rescue community in collaborative learning and training opportunities to excel our medical and technical expertise. 

The Metro Air SAR Team works in direct collaboration with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Metropolitan Air Support Unit to improve search and rescue services for our community. The air rescue team is versed in precision helicopter rescue techniques including hoist and short haul operations. The Unit has undergone rigorous training with our partners from the legendary Swiss based organization Air Zermatt.