What We Do …

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Fremont County Search and Rescue (FCSAR) is a dedicated group of volunteers committed to providing emergency services to the public. Members are local volunteers who live, work, and recreate in Fremont County, Idaho. They are family, friends, neighbors, business owners, and professionals united by a common goal: helping people.

The primary purpose of FCSAR is to search for, locate, rescue, and/or recover residents and visitors of Fremont County. FCSAR is dedicated to utilizing all available resources to ensure successful outcomes for each rescue mission. The unit achieves these goals through a combination of expertise, equipment, experience, training, and technology.

Members possess training and certifications in various disciplines, including:

• Avalanche Rescue/Recovery

• Confined Space/Urban Rescue

• EMT/1st Responders/First Aid Instructors

• High/Low Angle Rescue

• Ice Rescue

• Level 1 Avalanche Certification

• Scuba/Dive Rescue

• Swift Water Rescue

• Tracking

Additionally, FCSAR is committed to educating the public on safe recreation practices and what to do if you become lost. For more information, please visit our Safety Resources page. FCSAR also provides the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office with additional manpower when requested.

FCSAR strives to be an active and supportive community member, participating in and supporting various community events. Learn more on our News & Events page.

Rescue Missions

FCSAR is always ready to respond when a call for assistance is received. The goal of every mission is to locate, stabilize, and extract individuals in distress. Unit members possess the skills, experience, equipment, and training needed to successfully complete their rescue missions.

Rescue missions vary widely and include rescuing or recovering avalanche victims, snowmobilers, hunters, boaters, fishermen, hikers, campers, ATV/motorcyclists, photographers, swimmers, divers, river floaters/tubers, kayakers, rock climbers, spelunkers, horseback riders, and suburban searches. 

Training

To ensure FCSAR members are prepared for any emergency, the unit conducts training sessions. Topics include first aid, highline, avalanche and GPS training, search techniques, tracking applications, knot-tying, and more.

Community Events

The FCSAR participates in numerous community events including:

• Sponsoring and hosting annual Easter egg hunt for the special needs community

• Participating in the annual parades in St. Anthony and Ashton

• Provide support for the Mesa Falls Marathon & the Ashton American Dog Derby

• Cook breakfast at the St. Anthony’s Fishermen’s Breakfast

• Support the Fremont County Fair

• Support the Idaho State Search and Rescue