About BES
Boulder Emergency Squad
A volunteer technical rescue organization serving Boulder County since 1963.
Our Organization
Who We Are
Boulder Emergency Squad (BES) is a volunteer technical search and rescue team serving the people of Boulder County. BES is dedicated to the preservation of life and property.
Founded in 1963, BES is a Colorado member-owned 501(c)(3) non-profit entity. BES is 100% volunteer. The primary source of funding is the Boulder County Commissioners.
BES is the primary dive rescue agency for Boulder County and works closely with the Sheriff's department, EMS, and fire-rescue agencies providing mutual-aid support for a variety of technical rescue incidents and emergency situations.
Support Search & Rescue BES Team 2024 History
Learn how BES grew from the 11-Meter Club in 1963 into a premier rescue organization.
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Vision & Mission
Explore our 2025–2028 strategic goals and the core values that guide our work.
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Rescue Stories
Read real accounts of BES rescues and the lives our volunteers have saved.
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Training Calendar
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Gallery & Apparatus
Browse photos of BES operations, equipment, and apparatus.
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Partners & Donors
Meet the organizations and individuals who make our mission possible.
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