The mission of San Mateo Search and Rescue Inc. is to 1) gain knowledge and provide training services in Search and Rescue functions that assist county, state and federal officials and the general public during emergencies, missing persons activities, disasters or other similar incidents, 2) provide awareness to the general public in order to minimize the impact, injury, and/or loss of life caused by missing person emergencies or disasters, and 3) procure and maintain equipment, training, services and supplies to support the purposes of the corporation.