Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, Inc.

As much as I appreciate the BCSR's efforts to saving people in the area, and I do want them to have the proper equipment to do so, I would like to see an educational aspect to this grant as well. If a message was conveyed to the people that recreate in the area to do so responsibly, there may be less of a need. However, I do understand that you can't fix stupid and people will continue to go out and get stranded. I'm a firm beleiver in Educate, educate, educate and we can avoid a lot of the unnceccessary callout. Thanks. Torey Feldhaus - 3/11/17

I have had personal experience with the vital services that Butte County Sheriffs Search & Rescue (SAR) provide. Many years ago my son and some friends were stranded in the snow overnight and SAR rescued them. Since then there have been numerous rescues and aid to our county, the latest being the Oroville Dam failure and evacuation. These men and women are all volunteers and get no taxpayer funding. They must raise their own funds and receive no compensation other than the satisfaction of helping others. This grant would go far to help replace the aged equipment they are currently using, assuring that these selfless volunteers can continue to provide the essential and life saving services that we have come to depend. M Gilkey - 3/13/17

Much needed for the amount of snow we get in the area for reaching stranded Christmas Tree Hikers, snowmobilers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Thanks Butte County! Noelle Francis - 3/14/17

Butte County Search & Rescue is a very active SAR team that serves a large county and often helps other nearby counties. In addition to serving Butte County, they often serve the High Lakes area of Plumas County as well. The team does many wintertime back country snow rescues and has an aging Argo OHV. This Argo is depended on frequently to bring rescuers in and rescuees out of the snowy mountains. Matt Wolfe - 3/15/17

Search and Rescue provides a valuable service to all OHV users in butte county. This argo would be an invaluable resource for their team and would allow them to respond to more calls for help faster. 100% in support of the argo! Matthew Van Gent - 3/15/17

I'm an outdoor enthusiast, retired law enforcement officer and resident of Butte County. I routinely see or hear Butte County Sheriff's Search & Rescue respond to calls throughout the county including the greater Butte Meadows/Jonesville area and High Lakes area. I've met or seen a few of their SAR members over the years and they've always been extremely professional. One of my best friends was rescued due to Butte SAR a number of years ago having been stranded in the high country near High Lakes. From their website, press and news releases, they are one of the most active teams in Northern California. I would recommend awarding this grant request. Stephen Farris - 3/15/17

I like to spend time in the valley and mountain areas of Butte County as much as possible for all of our seasons. I am encouraged to see more people taking the time to appreciate the outdoors with their family. With that, I do see the need to have the proper tools to help with the safety of all. Matt Arness - 3/16/17