About
Our Mission
To provide search and rescue services to the citizens and visitors of Marion County, Oregon.
Who We Are
Marion County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, Inc. (MCSO SAR) is a non-profit volunteer corporation, chartered in 2021, whose main purpose is to provide support for emergencies in Marion County and the State of Oregon, with emphasis on Search and Rescue. MCSO SAR is often called out on a moment’s notice for lost person searches, evidence searches, and disaster assistance when its special team skills are required.
What We Do
The MCSO SAR Team is comprised of multiple different specialized resource teams including a vehicle support team, mounted posse team, communications team, ground search team, and meal prep team.
Members of the vehicle support team supply their own vehicles specially equipped for searching in on- and off-road environments. This team’s members are trained in specialty skills such as man tracking, locating downed aircraft, and the use of metal detectors. This team is usually one of the very first to be activated on a search and rescue mission. The team has the capability of covering a large amount of area in, around, or near the last known position of lost persons, and is able to work day or night.
Contributions
MCSO SAR is a non-profit, all volunteer organization that is funded entirely through individual donations, and other fundraising methods. None of our members are compensated for their work and we do not receive funding from the government.
Interested in Joining Us?
All applicants must:
- Pass a police background investigation
- Satisfactorily complete the Oregon State Sheriff's Association certified Search & Rescue Academy
- Possess a current, valid Oregon driver's license (except for some Team 18 youth)
- Become certified in First Aid and CPR
