Deployment & Recovery

Learn how Alcor’s DART Team ensures the best possible care and outcomes through immediate standby, stabilization, and transport services for our members.

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What is Deployment and Recovery and Why Does it Matter?

Deployment and recovery represents the vital first phase of the cryopreservation process. When an Alcor member’s condition becomes critical, our specialized deployment and recovery team (D.A.R.T) positions themselves nearby, ready to minimize the time between legal death and the start of preservation procedures. This rapid response is essential for optimal cryopreservation outcomes.

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Benefits of Deployment and Recovery

Alcor’s deployment and recovery services provide Alcor members with extensive benefits that enhance both security and peace of mind:

Our Medical Response Director stays informed about members’ health status, particularly during critical illness or end-of-life situations. We offer a health check-in service where members can provide updates about medical conditions, procedures, and concerns. This communication helps ensure appropriate preparation and response when standby services become necessary.

Our DART team can deploy globally, providing 24/7 coverage for members regardless of location. This worldwide capability means members receive the same high-quality care whether in Phoenix or Paris, Tokyo or Toronto.

When a member’s condition becomes critical, our deployment and recovery team (D.A.R.T) can provide bedside standby. This means the team is physically present at the member’s location, closely monitoring their status, coordinating with healthcare providers, and prepared to begin preservation procedures.

 

For members with terminal conditions, we offer up to $10,000 in relocation assistance to hospice facilities near our Scottsdale headquarters. This financial support covers transportation and accommodation costs, while the proximity dramatically improves response times and preservation quality.

Our in-house approach ensures consistent quality at every stage. Members receive care from experienced personnel using standardized equipment and following established protocols, all seamlessly integrated with our facility operations.

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Meet the DART Team

In 2023, Alcor became the only cryonics organization to develop a dedicated in-house Deployment and Recovery Team (D.A.R.T.). This elite team consists of exceptional professionals with extraordinary backgrounds:

  • Navy SEALs and other Special Operations Veterans
  • Fire captains with extensive emergency command experience
  • ICU nurses with critical care expertise
  • Paramedics with advanced emergency medical training

Our D.A.R.T. members undergo comprehensive training that combines medical procedures, tactical deployment strategies, and cryonics-specific protocols. Team members are selected not just for their technical skills, but for their ability to perform under pressure in logistically complex and time-critical situations. This unique combination of medical expertise and operational capability ensures our members receive the highest quality care possible.

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DART offers several important advantages:

Elite medical expertise to minimize ischemic damage
Military-grade tactical deployment capabilities
Standardized equipment and protocols
Clear chain of command for efficient operations

Alcor’s Unique In-House Capability

Alcor stands alone in the cryonics field as the only organization with a dedicated in-house Deployment and Recovery Team. While other cryonics providers typically rely on external contractors or volunteers, Alcor’s DART team consists of specialists solely focused on end-to-end member support.

This integrated approach provides several critical advantages:

  • Consistent training and protocols across all team members
  • Direct oversight by Alcor’s medical leadership
  • Ability to deploy anywhere in the world
  • Faster deployment times and greater geographical coverage
  • Seamless coordination between field operations and facility staff

Since its formation, Alcor’s D.A.R.T. team has completed more combined cryonics deployments than any other organization in the field by far. This unparalleled experience translates into better outcomes and greater peace of mind for our members.

FAQs: Deployment and Recovery

  1. Call 911 or Emergency Services First: If the member is in a life-threatening situation, immediately call 911  or local emergency services.
  2. Notify Alcor Immediately: After contacting emergency services, call Alcor’s emergency response line at  (800) 367-2228 
  3. Provide Key Information: Be ready to give the member’s full name, location, condition, and any relevant medical details.
  4. Follow Alcor’s Instructions: Alcor staff will guide you through next steps and coordinate with the local medical team.
  5. Stay Calm and Accessible: Remain available by phone for updates and further instructions.

Here are ways you can prepare in advance:

  • Maintain Updated Records: Ensure Alcor has your current contact, medical, and legal information.
  • Inform Your Family and Healthcare Providers: Let them know about your membership and wishes regarding Alcor’s procedures.
  • Upcoming Medical Procedures: Notify Alcor ahead of time of upcoming medical procedures.
  • Post Emergency Instructions: Place Alcor’s emergency contact info and membership card in visible locations (wallet, refrigerator, etc.)
  • Consider Advance Directives: Complete and submit all required legal and medical documents to Alcor.
  • Communicate Your Plans: Share your wishes and Alcor’s protocols with those close to you to avoid confusion in an emergency. 

Alcor’s DART team is available 24/7 and can mobilize quickly in response to an emergency. For members located within North America, the team can often be dispatched within hours and usually arrives the same day. For international members, response times depend on travel logistics, but Alcor prioritizes immediate deployment and coordinates with local resources to ensure timely care.

Securing Your Future

Ensure the best possible care when it matters most. Explore our membership options or contact us today to learn how Alcor’s Comprehensive Member Standby program can offer you and your loved ones peace of mind for the future.

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