Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, members of Missoula County Search and Rescue are on call to assist the county’s residents and visitors who find themselves in need. The unit also answers calls for mutual aid from neighboring counties.
Search Operations
Missoula County SAR responds to search and rescue operations in a multitude of settings.
Advanced Drone Capability
Missoula County utilizes multiple UAV/drone resources with advanced and specialized technologies.
Water Rescue Operations
Members train for swiftwater and ice rescue as well as underwater search and recovery. Many members have Swiftwater Rescue Technician certifications.
Ropes
The Missoula County SAR Ropes Team provides access and evacuation of patients in the backcountry via both high and low angle rope rescue techniques.
Winter and Avalanche Operations
Members train extensively in the operation of snowmobiles and avalanche rescue response. MCSAR coordinates efforts with Snowbowl Ski Patrol in the search for lost out-of-bounds skiers and snowboarders.
Medical
Missoula County SAR is a State of Montana licensed Basic LifeSupport/Non-Transport agency. The team is made up of Wilderness First responders, Wilderness EMTs, EMTs, Advanced EMTs and Paramedics.
Mutual Aid
Missoula County SAR responds to neighboring counties to assist in extended SAR operations.