Palouse-Clearwater
Search and RescuePalouse-Clearwater
Search and RescuePalouse-Clearwater Search and Rescue (PCSAR) is a non-profit, volunteer Search and Rescue organization based in Moscow, Idaho. It is one unit of the Latah County SAR Council
Members come from all walks of life. Membership is open to almost anyone at least 16 years old. Physical abilities are important in some aspects of service like ground search teams, yet assignments during a search include Communications Officer, Base Camp Boss, and Equipment Officer. PCSAR recognizes that every person has something to offer, regardless of age or physical ability.
We provide resources (manpower) for ground searches, rope rescue, and search management. Some of our members are associated with other groups that provide mantracking services and dog teams.
PCSAR primarily serves the people of Latah County (Idaho) through the Latah County Sheriff's Office. We are also available to serve other jurisdictions, especially Whitman County, Washington, and adjacent Idaho counties.
Most meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Latah County Fairgrounds Event Center in Moscow.
An Annual Meeting is usually held April at a local restaurant, and the August meeting is traditionally a potluck supper at a park or member's residence.
PCSAR trains on a regular basis, with topics ranging from navigation and survival, to crime scene protocol. Training usually takes place every other month on a Saturday or Sunday.
See the Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
PCSAR 2020-02-13 (NH).