Rescue 5 is a 2004 Ford F-550 diesel 4x4 chassis with a custom-built Westates rescue box. The major box structure was installed on the rails by Westates, but all finishing jobs were done in-house by the BCSAR team. This allowed us to customize the vehicle to our exact needs, build team comradery, and save the unit money. In 2008 a Reunel Bumper was built and installed with a Warn Power Plant winch and Air Compressor.

2005 Polaris Ranger All Terrain Vehicle. Carries 3 passengers in front, and up to 4 in back. Has attachment for carrying Stokes in bed. Equipment includes a winch, HID lighting, VHF Radio, and a chainsaw.

In 2007, Butte County Search & Rescue was honored to receive a Tucker Snow Cat donated by Pacific Gas & Electric Company. BCSAR members spent several weekends customizing the machine to our needs. This included touching up paint on the body and blade, replacing numerous fluids and filters, installing a VHF public safety radio, and affixing our logo.

The Snow Cat is strategically located in Butte Meadows, ready to respond during the winter months to remote area rescues and searches in nearby Jonesville, Inskip, and Philbrook Lake areas. It can also be transported elsewhere in Butte County during emergencies. The Cat is stocked with emergency food, first-aid, and survival gear necessary for rescuers and victims to spend the night in a snowstorm.

Snow Cat Info:
1995 Tucker 1643 DRE8 Passenger Cab
Cummins Diesel 6-BTA 177 H.P. Engine
Allison AT-545 Automatic Transmission
50 Gallon Fuel Tank
8,000 Lb. Warn Winch
110w Kenwood VHF radio

2007 Argo Avenger. 8-wheel drive tracked vehicle. Able to carry up to 6 passengers. Excellent abilities in deep powder snow. Equipment includes BLS Medical, Food and Survival Gear, VHF Radio, Winch, Chain Saw and front mounted search light.

Chevy Step Van. Primary vehicle on Searches. Has two laptops with mapping software. Printers, Scanner, office supplies. Cache of 12 Kenwood VHF radios. Portable Repeater. BLS Medical Gear. ICS Equipment. Honda 2000i Generator.

Military OH-58 Helicopter. Carries 3 passengers plus pilot. Able to perform Land Searches both night and day, as well as Short Haul Technical Rescue on both land and water during the day. Can be used at all elevations in Butte County. Helicopter is housed at Oroville Airport.

Given to Search and Rescue by FEMA after the 1997 floods, the raft is ideal for flood operations and small stream or river rescues/recoveries. Can safety transport up to 4 persons.

Search & Rescue has two Jet boats which are outfitted to support DART Dive operations, Static & Dynamic water rescues, and equipment transport.

Our K9 boat is specially designed as a platform for working K9 teams in bodies of water. This boat has both gas and electric motors which is necessary when our dogs are working.

Support 1 is a Ford Expedition whos name says it all: It supports all SAR functions by transporting people, equipment, and towing trailers. It is equipped with a Stokes and BLS medical gear, and has aggressive Goodyear Wrangler MT/R tires for winter travel.

Two Yamaha Waverunners used for both static and dynamic water rescue. Can carry one Swiftwater Rescue Tech and victim. Available all year round.