So that others may live.
Central Montana Search and Rescue is helping citizens and visitors enjoy the Montana backcountry and get home safely.
Search & Rescue Services
Backcountry Rescue
Our remote terrain can be unforgiving. CMSAR specializes in strenuous and technical rescues, getting you home or to medical care as quickly as possible.
Lost Person Search
When your friend or family member is overdue or missing, CMSAR will bring our manpower and training to bear to help locate them.
Outdoor Education
We work with community organizations to teach everyone how to get outdoors safely. We are blessed to call Montana home; let's enjoy it!
Keep up with our work here in Fergus county.
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* CMSAR functions are provided free-of-charge.The Fergus County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for all search and rescue functions in the county. We work under the authority of the Sheriff. If this is an emergency, please call 911 now and help will be on its way!
To report an overdue party, call the Central Montana Dispatch non-emergency line at (406) 353-1800. Call once you suspect something may not be right; time is important.
Our Team
Our responders come from all walks of life. Their professional and recreational skills forms the core of CMSAR. They willingly invest time, energy, and expense into strengthening their skills, and share a common desire to help our community.
Join Us
We are actively recruiting community-minded individuals. Outdoor, medical, or first responder experience is not required, but you will need to love learning, and have a passion to serve. As a CMSAR volunteer responder, you will sharpen your skills at our monthly trainings and use them to help others in moments of crisis.
To learn more about the benefits that volunteering can provide, and your obligations as a responder, reach out today!
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Central Montana Search & Rescue is a self-funded organization based in Lewistown, Montana. We rely on the generous contributions of central Montanans to cover crucial training and equipment costs. We are the only SAR organization in Fergus County and the services we provide to residents and visitors are unique to our organization.
If you would like to help everyone get home safely, donate online today, or mail checks to:
Central Montana Search & Rescue
P.O. Box 180
Lewistown, MT, 59457