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Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue Card (CORSAR):
Colorado residents and visitors are well served by dedicated volunteer search and rescue teams. By purchasing a Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue (CORSAR) card you are contributing to the Search and Rescue Fund, that reimburses teams for costs incurred in search and rescues activities across the State of Colorado. The CORSAR card is available for $3 for a one-year card and $12 for five-year card.
The CORSAR card is not insurance and does not reimburse individuals nor does it pay for medical transport.
Click the link above to go to CORSAR home page.
Tips from the Posse:
Before you head out on the next adventure, download our handy Outdoor Survival Guide to give you some tips on what to take, what to wear and how to prepare.
You can also access the archive of Montrose Daily Press Tips from the Posse articles and other articles written by posse member Mark Rackay.
Members of:
The Montrose County Sheriff’s Posse, Inc., is a non-profit corporation organized to provide services through the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office. In Colorado, search and rescue is the responsibility of the County Sheriff and the Montrose County Sheriff’s Posse is a resource provided to the Sheriff or any other emergency agency in the county.
The Posse is comprised of volunteers who provide support to the Sheriff’s Office for Search and Rescue, Wildfire Suppression, mutual aid to other county emergency service providers and security to certain county events.
All the members of the Posse are highly trained, qualified and certified for the operations that they perform. These men and women give freely of their own time while being on call for an emergency 24 hours a day, seven days a week. While the Posse maintains a small fleet of vehicles and rescue equipment, many members use their own equipment, vehicles and ATV's for these operations at their own expense.
The Posse does not charge for their services, but they do rely on the generous contributions from our neighbors and fellow citizens through an annual fund drive.
Any person interested in joining the Posse can submit an application for membership. Contact us using the mailing address, email address or phone number listed below for more information.
Remember that time is of the essence in any emergency. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, contact 911 immediately. Delaying the call for help can cause undue danger to the person in need and possibly make the mission more dangerous for the Posse. Please do not hesitate to call for help.
The BLM donated a type 4 engine to the Montrose County Sheriff's Posse (West Division), a volunteer, nonprofit organization. The posse needs your help to make it operational. All profits go toward getting this truck ready to help our local fire department with fire incidents on the West End! Thanks for your support!
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Montrose, CO—Montrose County Sheriff’s Office, CO, K9 Voodoo will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Voodoo’s vest is sponsored by Don and Misty Fike of Galesburg, IL and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and NIJ certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 5,707 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, made possible by both private and corporate donations.
The program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $985 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lb., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.
MCSP Member Volunteer Hours
2023 - 4,973 Hours
2022 - 4,775 Hours
2021 - 3,533 Hours
2020 - 3,356 Hours
2019 - 3,744 Hours
2018 - 3,351 Hours
2017 - 3,303 Hours
2016 - 3,252 Hours
2015 - 3,434 Hours
2014 - 2,559 Hours
2013 - 2,566 Hours
2012 - 2,808 Hours