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El Dorado County Sheriff’s Echo 1 Sharpens Night Rescue Skills with SR3 Training

Exclusive Night Hoist Training Prepares Sheriff's Air Crew for Life-Saving Missions in the Dark

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
May 2, 2025
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El Dorado County Sheriff’s Echo 1 Sharpens Night Rescue Skills with SR3 Training

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By Cris Alarcon, InEDC Writer. (May 2, 2025) —

GARDEN VALLEY, Calif. — In mid-April, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) conducted a series of night hoist training exercises with SR3 Rescue Concepts, aiming to bolster its aerial rescue operations under low-light conditions.

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The training sessions involved Echo 1, EDSO’s Airbus H-125 helicopter, which has been instrumental in search and rescue missions across the county’s challenging terrains. These exercises are part of the department’s ongoing efforts to ensure readiness for nighttime emergencies, particularly in remote areas where ground access is limited.

“We anticipated being busy,” said Pilot Deputy Joe Brown. “But we didn’t anticipate being this busy.”

Since its commissioning in May 2024, Echo 1 has completed 15 rescues, including 13 hoist operations. The helicopter is equipped with advanced navigation systems, infrared cameras, and a 200-foot beam light, enhancing its operational capabilities during night missions.

SR3 Rescue Concepts, known for its specialized training programs for first responders, collaborated with EDSO to provide hands-on experience in night hoist operations. Their expertise in tactical medicine and search and rescue operations has been pivotal in preparing the EDSO team for complex rescue scenarios.

The training emphasized the importance of precision and coordination during hoist operations. “Hoisting is the most dangerous thing you can do with a helicopter,” Brown noted. “However, sometimes it is the tool that you need from that toolbox to get a person to higher care.”

Echo 1’s capabilities have significantly reduced response times in critical situations, allowing for swift medical evacuations and rescues in the Sierra Nevada mountains and other challenging environments. The helicopter’s agility and advanced equipment have been crucial in enhancing the safety and efficiency of rescue operations in El Dorado County.

As EDSO continues to invest in training and equipment, the department remains committed to providing the highest level of law enforcement services to the community.

Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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