EMA Search and Rescue/Drone Team
Montgomery County’s Search and Rescue (SAR) is a highly trained team capable of managing and executing many types of search operations including lost person and evidence searches.
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Drone with FLIR:
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Training:
Every search team member is required to pass the Illinois Search and Rescue Council (ISARC) 16 Hour Basic Ground Search and Rescue curriculum that includes both classroom and field-level training. Ongoing local and joint agency training in a variety of SAR skills including night search, search management, evidence search and others ensures that members continue to hone their skills.
Dispatch:
Our Search and Rescue/Drone Team will deploy as a mutual aid request to other government agencies.
You can request us 24/7 at 217-532-9511.