Our Business Is Saving Lives
Our mission is to find the lost, rescue the stranded and injured, recover the deceased, and educate the public on wilderness and mountain safety. Our members are unpaid professionals who are available to respond 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and commit their personal time, energy, and money to help those who are lost, stranded, or injured.
Larimer County Search and Rescue (LCSAR) is an independent, 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that is the search and rescue (SAR) resource for Larimer County, Colorado. The organization was founded and incorporated in 1979.
We operate (via a signed agreement) under the authority of the Larimer County Sheriff, the legally responsible agency for search and rescue in Larimer County.
Please call 911 if you feel you need Search & Rescue services.
There is no charge for Search & Rescue! We would rather be called too early than too late.
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We take pride in being there when it counts, so that others may live.
There is never a charge for our services and we rely heavily on tax-deductible donations from individuals and groups in our community as well as grant funding. LCSAR does not receive funding from any tax base or mil levy at the Federal, State, County or City level.
Search
Providing professional and coordinated search efforts to locate missing individuals in diverse terrain.
Snow Rescue
Specialized in locating and rescuing individuals in avalanche-prone and snow-covered areas.
Canine Resources
Utilizing highly trained search and rescue dogs for efficient detection and recovery efforts.
Rock Resources
Delivering expert rescue operations for individuals stranded or injured in rocky or vertical environments.
Tracking
Employing advanced tracking techniques to follow signs and trails of lost or missing individuals.
Public Outreach
Offering community-focused training and resources to promote outdoor safety and preparedness.
Larimer County Search & Rescue is a member of the Mountain Rescue Association (MRA) and is part of the MRA Rocky Mountain Region.
The MRA is a national accrediting organization for search and rescue teams. Each team must demonstrate their competence in all aspects of mountain search and rescue, including avalanche rescue, technical rescue, search techniques, leadership, and communication skills to become a member.
