Custer county search and rescue
We are an all volunteer team dedicated to providing search, rescue, emergency response, and outdoor safety education to the citizens of Custer County, Colorado.
Response Area
We are always looking for passionate and committed volunteers.
Do you have a passion for helping others and a dedication to learning new skills and training? We are looking for volunteers who are physically fit, attend general meetings, and are prepared and able to participate in missions year-round.
Leadership
CCSAR is organized as a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation and provides services under the direction of the Custer County Sheriff, though a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Team members train and respond to missions under the direction of the Captain and Co-Captains who are responsible for team operations and response, using the Incident Command System (ICS).
The CCSAR Board of Directors run the organization and manage day to day business. The board is comprised of seven members, including four offices: Board Chair, Administrator, Secretary and Treasurer.
Current Team
CCSAR rosters nearly three dozen statutory volunteers, that serve Custer County, and also provides assistance to adjacent counties through mutual aid, and to other counties in southern Colorado.
CCSAR collaborates with several agencies during emergencies, including:
Flight for Life, Reach Air Medical Services, Canon City Helitack (Division of Fire Prevention and Control), Colorado Army National Guard aviation units (Colorado High Altitude Aviation Training Site), COANG at Buckley Air Force Base, the Colorado Hoist Rescue Team, and the Colorado Search and Rescue Association.
For rescue assistance call 911
If calling from outside Custer County, and you need to report an overdue party or need other rescue assistance in Custer County call Dispatch at (719) 276-5555 Ext 8
For Non-Emergency Inquiries call the Custer County Sheriff’s Office at (719) 783-2270
For rescue assistance call 911
If calling from outside Custer County, and you need to report an overdue party or need other rescue assistance in Custer County call Dispatch at (719) 276-5555 Ext 8
For Non-Emergency Inquiries call the Custer County Sheriff’s Office at (719) 783-2270
