Chouteau County SAR -Search & Rescue

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Chouteau County SAR -Search & Rescue The Chouteau County Search and Rescue is a non-profit organization operating under the auspices of t Don Allison, LeRoy Taylor and Earl Taylor as directors.

Chouteau County SAR was formed April 4, 1972 by President Doug Williams. Vice President at the time was Bob Hume and Secretary/Treasurer was Steve Miller. At the time there were approx. 40 members from Fort Benton, Big Sandy, Geraldine, Highwood, and all of Chouteau County. Today's Chouteau County SAR consists of approx. 20 motivated, trained volunteers from throughout the county, six of the members being Law Enforcement personnel. These volunteers have varied training and experience from fire departments, emergency medical services, river operations, ice water rescue and embankment rescue. This unit has a number of specialized craft for both land and river searches and recoveries. Additionally, the Search and Rescue is the unit responsible for extrication of trapped individuals in farm and vehicle accidents and is very well equipped with modern equipment and training. They search for the lost and missing. Search and Rescue is always interested in gaining new members. We provide training opportunities but also like to gain experienced members too.

A few pictures from National Night Out
10/12/2026

A few pictures from National Night Out

10/10/2026

On Wednesday at about 11:30 am we were called to the scene of a truck vs sprayer crash. Our personal assisted with traffic control and clean up.

10/06/2026

National Night Out tomorrow at Old Fort Park at the swimming pool parking area. We intend to have our drone there with possible demonstration flights. Hope to see everyone there. Start time 5pm.

10/01/2026

Today at approximately 7am we were called to the Thain Creek area of the Highwood mountains for a 81 year old msn that was overdue from his mountain bike ride from Thain Creek to Geyser. Two of us left with the drone to fly the area while more our crew readied off road vehicles for the search. As we prepared to launch the drone we were advised the individual was located two miles into Judith Basin County.

Then shortly after 4pm we were called for a 10 year old child missing in the Knees area of Chouteau County. This call was cancelled a few minutes later as the child was located.

It is very unusual for us to receive two search calls in the same day in very different parts of the county.

Thank you to everyone for the great response.

09/28/2026

Monthly meeting tomorrow 9/29 at 6:30 pm.

Today we had vehicle extrication training. Thank you Troy Peterson from the Montana Fire Training School. Thank you agai...
09/19/2026

Today we had vehicle extrication training. Thank you Troy Peterson from the Montana Fire Training School. Thank you again to Star Motors for providing us with cars.

09/19/2026

Today at approximately 5:30pm we responded to an off-road UTV accident in the Shonkin area. along with Chouteau County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Benton ambulance, Mercy Flight and responders from Geraldine Fire.

09/15/2026

Everyone extrication class Saturday Sept 19 at 9 am. We will meet at SAR and then move to the County Shop yard near the old SAR building. All county agencies are invited. If you can possibly bring your trucks and equipment please do. Also please bring your turnouts they will be needed for the hands on which is most of the day.
See everyone there. Thanks.
Keith

09/06/2026

Today we were called to respond to two accidents. One inside Fort Benton and one at the US 87 MT 80-223 intersection. Also responding Chouteau County Sheriff’s Office, MHP and Fort Benton Ambulance.

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2615 Main Street
Fort Benton, MT
59442

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