MISSION TYPES

We participate in several types of missions.

• Ground Pounding is what we call a search mission. The areas that we work in are mountains, rivers and the urban wilderness interface. Mounted (on horse) people are valuable in the search mission as well as are search dogs and ATV’s.

• Swift Water Rescue not only involves getting people safely out of the water but also searching for people and evidence in or along the edge of lakes, ponds or rivers.

And for those areas that we can't walk, ride, float or swim to: We climb.

• High and Low to High Angle Rope Rescue is to reach people in exposed areas and then transport them to safety with the use of ropes.

Mission Command is what ties this all together. Team personnel are trained to run each type of mission and keep the paper work under control.

Team members are not required to qualify for all missions. There can be and is some specialization. Not everybody wants to jump off a cliff or go swimming. And sometimes people only desire to help out at mission Command.

FSAR FACTS:

• As a resource to the citizens of Fremont County, Fremont Search and Rescue never charge for our services.
• If you or someone you know needs our help, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Time is critical in any rescue, and delaying your call for help might result in a more dangerous mission, or an unsuccessful rescue.
• Also, Fremont Search and Rescue do not receive funds from call-outs or missions. Our members volunteer their time to FSAR because of their dedication and love for our community.