Southwest Virginia Mountain Rescue Group provides professional trained search management and field personnel for missions in Virginia as well as the mid Atlantic region. SWVaMRG is a member of the Appalachian Search and Rescue Conference and is a subsidiary of Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad. SWVaMRG members provide medical standbys for events in terrain conditions that require specialized training (i.e. mountain bike & cross-country horse races) and serve in conjunction with other emergency service organizations in response to natural and man-made disaster conditions. Services include all-weather search and rescue of missing persons and downed aircraft, complete search and rescue management, technical and semi-technical evacuations, and safety and survival education utilizing the latest advanced technical equipment. Contact Info