Search and Rescue
Jefferson County SAR is led by a Sergeant and is comprised of volunteers who answer the call any time of day or night. Without the selfless service of those volunteers, many who recreate and become lost or hurt in the outdoors locally might find themselves in further peril.
Our mission is to provide professional search and rescue assistance to citizens of Jefferson County, visitors who recreate locally, and mutual aid to other counties as requested. The ability to save a life or effect a successful rescue is often dependant upon how quickly the person can be found or reached.
The team consists of volunteers from all walks of life, including retired teachers, physicians, corporate executives, engineers, chemists, bankers and business owners. When a call comes in, these volunteers often respond from work to deploy to the field. The volunteers have their own non-profit corporation, Hasty Team Auxiliary, dedicated to raising funds for equipment and the overall needs of the volunteer unit. Support for the volunteers comes from the Sheriff in the form of logistical support, facilities, vehicles, and an annual budget for training and equipment.
There is an application process for becoming a team member. This consists of an interview with the Sergeant in charge of SAR, criminal background check, and fitness test. We expect volunteers to attend a specified number of meetings, trainings, and missions. Members are expected to provide some personal equipment (packs, gps, ect.) while team equipment is provided by the Sheriff's Office. If interested, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for details and an application.
