Search and Rescue Units
Search and Rescue Units
As with any organization, our strength is in our members who are a ready and skilled resource, and who make themselves available literally within minutes of emergency notification.
If you are interested in volunteering with one of our Search and Rescue (SAR) units, check out their websites below for more information. To apply to join a unit, complete and return the Benton County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Application and Agreement to specialservices@bentoncountyor.gov and the unit representative will get back in touch with you.
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)
The ARES Unit meets the third Thursday of the month at Benton County Public Works, 360 SW Avery Ave., in the Day Room at 7:00 p.m.
For more information contact specialservices@bentoncountyor.gov.
Benton County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse (BCSMP)
The Posse meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Benton County Sheriff’s Annex, 205 NW 5th St., in the Annex Meeting Room, at 6:00 p.m.
For more information about the Posse, please contact bentoncountysheriffsposse@gmail.com, visit the Benton County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse Facebook page, or call us at 541-766-6045.
Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit (CMRU)
The CMRU meets the first Tuesday and third Wednesday of the month (except December) at the Benton County Public Works, 360 SW Avery Ave., in the Day Room at 7:00 p.m.
For more information about CMRU, please contact the Member at Large, visit the CMRU website or Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit Facebook page.
Marys Peak Search and Rescue (MPSAR)
The MPSAR meets the first Monday of each month, at the Benton County Sunset Building, 4077 SW Research Way, in the Large Conference Room at 7:00 p.m.
For more information about MPSAR, please contact specialservices@bentoncountyor.gov, visit the MPSAR website or Marys Peak Search and Rescue Facebook page.
Region Three K9 SAR (R3K9)
R3K9 meetings are held ad-hoc. A meeting may be requested by any R3K9 member by email to the President. Meetings may be held in person or by email exchange.
For more information about R3K9, please contact specialservices@bentoncountyor.gov or visit the Region 3 K9 Search & Rescue Facebook page.
Sky SAR
SkySAR meetings are held ad-hoc at the Corvallis Airport.
For more information about SkySAR, please contact specialservices@bentoncountyor.gov or visit the Benton County Sheriff Air Search & Rescue Air Facebook page.