For requesting agencies

How to activate the team.

AK Dive Rescue is dispatched through the Alaska Department of Public Safety Search and Rescue Coordinator. The public does not directly dispatch our team.

For emergencies, call 911.

Requesting assistance

Requests for AK Dive Rescue should be made through the Alaska Department of Public Safety Search and Rescue Coordinator, who will coordinate deployment with our team leadership. This ensures proper mission command, ICS integration, and support from other agencies as needed.

Eligible requesting agencies

Federal agencies
State agencies
Community / municipal agencies
Tribal agencies
Law enforcement
Fire / EMS

No charge for services

As an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded by donations, we do not charge agencies, families, or communities for our services. Donations from the public and corporate sponsors make every deployment possible.