Special Training Initiative Hug-A-Tree and Survive February 24, 2023 Select members of the ICSSAR team have volunteered to become trainers for the Hug-A-Tree and Survive initiative. The program was inspired by the search for a 9 year old boy in California. The program teaches kids the very basic survival skills Read more…
Team Meeting Highlights February 20, 2023 During our ICSSAR Monday evening meeting, we received a special training provided by members of the ICSSAR Ropes Team. The Ropes Team is a specialized segment of the ICSSAR. The Ropes Team is often activated for search and rescue operations that involves rescuing individuals Read more…
During our Monday evening meeting on February 20, 2023, 3rd Sergeant Chantry Brindley was recognized for his contributions to the team. Chantry is one of our newest Command Staff members. He was voted in as the 3rd Sergeant in November 2022. The 3rd Sergeant has a tremendous amount of responsibility Read more…
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…