What We Do …

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Fremont County Search and Rescue is a group of volunteers dedicated to providing the public with emergency services.  Members are volunteers who live, work, and recreate in Fremont County, Idaho.  They are family, friends, neighbors, business owners, and professionals who share a common interest in helping people. 

The Unit’s primary purpose is to search for, locate, rescue, and/or recover residents and visitors of Fremont county.  FCSAR is committed to using all its resources to accomplish its objectives and ensure a successful outcome to each rescue mission.  The Unit accomplishes these goals through a combination of expertise, equipment, experience, training, and technology. 

Members have training and certifications in the following disciplines:

• 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, the FCSAR endeavors to educate the public on how to recreate safely and what to do if you should become lost.  For more information, please see our Safety Resources page.  The FCSAR also provides the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office with extra manpower when requested.  

FCSAR also strives to be a good community member and participates in and supports a variety of community events.  Learn more on the News & Events page.

Rescue Missions

FCSAR is always ready to respond when a call requesting their assistance is received.

The goal of every mission is to locate, stabilize and extract individuals in distress. The Unit members have the skills, experience, equipment, and training 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 monthly training sessions.  Topics include:  first aid, highline, avalanche and GPS training, basic search techniques, 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

• Serve as flaggers for Intermountain Snocross Races in Ashton and Island Park

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

• Support the Fremont County Fair

• Support the Idaho State Search and Rescue