In Search of Possible Retirement Shenanigans February 4, 2023 On Saturday, February 4, 2023, Iron County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (ICSSAR) Volunteers received a call-out specifically to congratulate their ICSSAR Commander, Bert Mitchell on his retirement from his private sector career. Multiple ICSSAR volunteers responded to the identified location between Read more…
Yankee Meadow area 2 lost individuals on snowmobiles February 7, 2023 At 12:01 A.M. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, Iron County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (ICSSAR) Volunteers received a call-out request specifically for the Snow Team to respond to 2 lost individuals in the Yankee Meadow area. When the notification Read more…
February 3-4, 2023 ICSSAR Winter Snowmobile Team TrainingFebruary 3-4, 2023A huge shoutout to Weber County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue for hosting this year’s 2023 Search and Rescue Winter Seminar. The ICSSAR Snowmobile Team represented us well. The two-day event covered Winter First Aid, Avalanche Skills and Rider Skills. They Read more…
We would like to take the opportunity to recognize and thank Brian Schnee, News Anchor, KUTV Salt Lake City Utah, for his support of our organization. Brian has not only recognized our team in multiple articles but other teams in Southern Utah. Just recently he helped to spread the word Read more…
January 22, 2023 The ICSSAR Snowmobile Team got together for their scheduled weekend snowmobile training. The conditions were perfect to give them an opportunity to work on riding skill techniques and getting snowmobiles unstuck in difficult and steep terrain. They also had blizzard conditions that allowed them to conduct navigation Read more…
New volunteer solicitation The ICSSAR Ropes Team is seeking new volunteers. The Ropes Team is a unique and challenging experience. The Ropes Team is activated for rescues in terrain where it would be difficult for the team to access by hiking, therefore, the team is activated to repel members into Read more…
January 13, 2023 The ICSSAR Snowmobile Team got together for their scheduled Friday evening snowmobile training. They had a special guest, Cache Miller, who provider classroom instruction on snowmobile control and balance and then they applied their skills in the backcountry. Cache is a snowmobile guide and new potential member Read more…
Yankee Meadow Reservoir 4 individuals stranded due to their side-by- side being broken down January 8, 2023 At 12:42 A.M. on Sunday January 8, 2023, Iron County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (ICSSAR) Volunteers received a call-out request specifically for the Snow Team to respond to 4 stranded individuals in the Read more…
January 2 & 7, 2023 It’s been a hot minute since we’ve posted anything on our social media! Although we’ve been a little quiet online (#NoJinxy), your ICSSAR snowmobile team has been very busy! First and foremost, we are excited to share the new CanAm has received quite the winter Read more…
If you venture into the back country for some holiday celebrations, please make sure to be prepared for changing weather conditions and winter driving hazards. Pack extra warm layers, as well as water and food in the event you become stranded. If you end up injured, ill or in some Read more…