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Kootenai County Search & Rescue

Purpose/mission:

KCSAR is an all-volunteer, non-profit, search and rescue group serving the citizens of Kootenai County in northern Idaho. KCSAR operates under the authority of the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office, most often responding to missing person incidents.

KCSAR is a member unit of the Kootenai County Search and Rescue Council. The council meets the third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 P.M. at the SAR building. We focus on Search Management and ground search efforts, including use of ATVs and snowmobiles. Many of our members are also certified trackers or dog team members. Membership is open to anyone over 18 years of age.

Membership requirements:

If you are interested in joining KCSAR you will be asked to have a short interview with KCSAR officers, start coming to meetings, and submit an application to the Sheriff's Office which includes a background check. No special equipment or training is required to join. Current First Aid and CPR training are required for Members, this training is provided by our unit. After passing the background check and attending meetings for 3 months or more you will be eligible to be voted in as a Member. Please click here to send us an email if you are interested in joining KCSAR.

Meetings:

KCSAR generally meets twice a month, on Thursdays at 6:00 P.M. at the SAR building. The second Thursday of each month is the training meeting, the fourth Thursday of the month is the business meeting. Please contact KCSAR at the email address below before attending a meeting.

Fundraising:

KCSAR is supported entirely by donations from the community and some reimbursement for search expenses. If you are interested in making a donation please send an email to the address below.

10865 N. Ramsey
Hayden, ID 83835

Visit us at our website: www.kcsar.org