In an emergency, call 911 and request search and rescue.
All-Volunteer • 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

When someone is lost in the backcountry, we go find them.

Boise County Search & Rescue is a team of trained volunteers who respond, day or night, to help people who are lost or injured in the mountains and rivers of Boise County, Idaho.

Our Mission

Neighbors helping neighbors, in the worst moments.

We are an all-volunteer, non-profit team that assists the Boise County Sheriff's Office in searching for and rescuing people who are lost or injured outdoors. Our members give their own time and training so that help is ready when the call comes.

From wilderness searches and swiftwater incidents to backcountry medical rescues, our volunteers respond across some of Idaho's most rugged terrain — at no cost to the people we help.

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Boise County Search and Rescue ATV and snowmobile trailer staged for a winter response

What We Do

Ready for any call, in any terrain

Our members train year-round across a range of search and rescue disciplines.

Ground Search

Trained teams cover difficult terrain on foot to locate lost or overdue hikers, hunters, and travelers.

Backcountry Medical

Volunteers provide emergency care and safely package and evacuate injured patients from remote areas.

Swiftwater & Rivers

Water-trained members respond to incidents on Boise County's rivers and reservoirs.

Technical Rope Rescue

Rope teams reach patients on steep or cliff terrain where a standard carry-out isn't possible.

Winter & Snow

Snowmobile and over-snow operations keep the team responding through Idaho winters.

Search Management

Incident command and planning coordinate resources so every search runs safely and effectively.

From the Field

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Join the team

No prior experience required — just commitment, fitness, and a willingness to train. We'll teach you the rest.

How to volunteer

Fund the mission

We receive no funding for the gear, fuel, and training that keep us ready. Every donation goes straight to the field.

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