Chaffee County Search and Rescue (SAR)

In Chaffee County there are two SAR’s, one based in Buena Vista and the other based in Salida & Poncha Springs, hence the names SAR-North and SAR-South.

SAR-N and SAR-S are part of the county Sheriff’s department and are activated when the Sheriff determines it is necessary to meet some emergency or situation. Members of SAR are volunteers, who are at a minimum certified in basic first aid and CPR and search and rescue methodology.

SAR-N and SAR-S are sustained by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, the Sheriff’s department and by raising funds through service projects and donations.