Disaster Assessment & Rescue Team (DART)
Our Disaster Assessment & Rescue Team (DART) is staffed entirely by Special Operations veterans, bringing unmatched expertise to crisis response and rapid site assessment. Each team includes a seasoned team leader, a drone/GIS expert, a communications specialist, and a Search and Rescue Paramedic—all with a proven track record in high-stakes environments. DART teams excel in emergency deployments, search and rescue, disaster surveys, advanced aerial imaging, and field medical support, providing critical information and decisive action when needed most.
What Our Disaster Assessment & Rescue Teams Deliver:
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Rapid Emergency Deployment
Regardless of location or conditions, DART mobilizes instantly for disaster zones, accident scenes, or critical infrastructure failures.
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Integrated Special Operations Skills
Every member is a Special Operations veteran, bringing battlefield-tested expertise in leadership, unmanned systems, communications, SAR, and field medicine to every mission.
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Comprehensive Site Assessments
Our drone/GIS experts capture aerial maps, thermal imagery, and real-time data—even in challenging environments. Results are analyzed on the spot for timely decision-making.
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Situational Awareness & Field Support
Communications specialists ensure live coordination with clients, emergency responders, and command centers. CAT’s SAR/medics deliver immediate rescue and medical assistance as needed.
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First on scene, our team establishes secure HLZs with real-time imagery and precision surveys—ensuring responders and medevac can land safely, exactly when and where they're needed most.
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Swift standardized preliminary damage assessments that expedited FEMA disaster declarations, enabling local and state governments to access critical federal disaster relief funding faster when communities needed it most.
Why Choose CAT?
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Elite, cross-trained teams for any crisis
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Technology-driven solutions with a human touch
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Decisive action and actionable insights under pressure
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Trusted by utilities, first responders, insurers, and public/private clients throughout the region
DART Composition
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Team Leader
Directs field operations, prioritizes safety, and ensures seamless coordination between clients, responders, and all team members for efficient disaster response.
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FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot/GIS Expert
Conducts rapid aerial mapping, imaging, and data analysis—delivering actionable visuals and geospatial intelligence to guide decisions and support ground teams.
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Communications Specialist
Manages robust field communications, keeping all stakeholders informed in real time and streamlining information flow between teams and command for swift action. FAA Air Traffic Controller for advanced airspace management
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Search & Rescue Specialist/Paramedic
Provides disaster site assessment, casualty triage, and medical/rescue support. The SAR Medic bridges medical expertise with field intelligence—helping prepare and protect first responders, rescue crews, and survivors in chaotic environments.
DART: Precision. Experience. Results. When it matters most.