Sierra Madre search and rescue team faces financial difficulties following Eaton Fire

A local search and rescue team that helped evacuate people during the Eaton Fire now needs rescuing of its own.

The Sierra Madre Search and Rescue team is dealing with unexpected costs from the fire. Rob Klusman, a healthcare consultant, is the team's operations leader. He has been with the organization for 29 years.

"Most of our responses we have are all away from vehicles and up trails, so we have to walk to everything or fly," Klusman said.

Lauren Capoccia, a San Bernardino nurse, also volunteers as one of 42 team members.

The Sierra Madre Search and Rescue team has 42 members who help respond to fires at no cost in the steep terrain of the San Gabriel Mountains. KCAL News

They have all put in hundreds of hours a year responding to calls for help at no cost in the steep, unforgi