Björgunarsveitum
Björgunarsveitum, meaning "rescue teams" in Icelandic, refers to the volunteer-based search and rescue organizations that operate throughout Iceland. These organizations are primarily composed of volunteers who dedicate their time and skills to respond to emergencies. Their main objective is to assist individuals in distress, whether they are lost hikers, injured climbers, or victims of accidents in remote areas.
The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICE-SAR), or Slysavarnafélagið Landsbjörg, is the umbrella organization that
The volunteers undergo rigorous training in various rescue techniques, including first aid, navigation, mountain rescue, water