Volunteer Search and Rescue in North Iceland

Ready when it matters most

We serve our community through search and rescue, safety education, preparedness, and volunteer-driven response.

About Us

Learn who we are and what we do.

Stories

Read selected stories, memories, and historical notes.

Podcasts

Listen to voices and experiences from the field.

Videos

Watch training, rescues, and life inside the unit.

Facebook

Follow updates and everyday life from the team.

Donate

Support our volunteers and help keep us ready.

A volunteer rescue team built on commitment and community

Skagfirðingasveit is part of Iceland's volunteer search and rescue tradition. Our work is rooted in preparedness, teamwork, training, and service.

We respond when people need help, support safety and prevention efforts, and welcome opportunities to share our work with visitors, schools, and groups.

Rescue team volunteers in the field

Get in touch

Interested in visiting us, sharing a story, or finding our team? We are happy to hear from schools, groups, visitors, and supporters.