Search & Rescue
County-led teams working across Idaho to find missing people, render aid and bring people home safely.
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Search and Rescue includes locating lost or missing people, providing aid and evacuating victims to safety or recovering remains when necessary.
County Search and Rescue details may include sheriff-office staff, outside specialists and volunteers. They handle missions in unincorporated areas and other jurisdictions served by the sheriff, and they can assist neighboring counties through mutual aid.
Capabilities and statewide coordination
- Natural-disaster response including wildfire and flooding.
- Shared resources such as helicopters, rescue boats and mountaineering equipment.
- Specialized personnel including ski-rescue experts, tracking dogs and divers.
- Registered Disaster Service Workers supporting county preparedness.
- ISA coordination, training and networking among participating agencies.
ISA Search & Rescue program forms
Please submit all S&R applications to Sheriff Dave Hansen. Questions can be directed to 208-527-8553.
Fillable PDF for training fund requests.
Word version for local editing.
PDF for matching equipment fund requests.
Word version for equipment requests.
Seven-page reimbursement packet for search and rescue fund claims.
Mission request form for AFRCC-related coordination.
Need help finding the right resource?
The ISA team can connect you with the appropriate county sheriff, program, event, membership resource, or association contact.