A Night to Remember: Thank You Rotary Club of Paradise
The 2nd Annual Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Gala, benefiting Operation Rescue Ready, was truly a night to remember. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Rotary Club of Paradise for hosting such a meaningful and successful event in support of our mission and UTB Studios for producing such an amazing video! The evening […]
Butte County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Gala
Presented by the Rotary Club of Paradise, this will be an evening of fun, great food, live and silent auction, and music from Chico’s own – Decades. This event is a fundraiser for our team. See the flyer below for full details, and click the button to purchase tickets. Purchase Tickets
Butte County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Applies for OHV Grant 2026
February 20th, 2026 – Chico, CA – The Butte County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue team invites public input for the off-highway vehicle (OHV) grant applications to the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. These grants support our teams readiness for search and rescue missions in OHV areas in both Plumas and Lassen National Forest […]
SAR Member and Sheriff’s Office Pilot Rescue Four Puppies from Park Fire With Helicopter
Skaggs, a Butte County Sheriff Search and Rescue helicopter technician and search and training officer, and Smith, a pilot, rescued four Rottweiler puppies and their mom from the horror of the Park Fire around 4 p.m. Saturday, giving them a ride to safety after they had been left behind in a disabled car.
Butte County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Applies for OHV Grant 2023
February 1st, 2023 – Chico, CA – The Butte County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Team (BCSAR) is seeking public input for the California 2023 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program application cycle for 2023. This grant has provided funds to BCSAR for purchasing equipment, gear and supplies to provide safety patrols and respond […]
2022 Year in Review
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BCSAR Member Spotlight: Ashton!
➡️ What made you want to join BCSAR? I have always wanted to join the BCSAR team. I think it is important to teach my kids that they need to volunteer in some way in the community they live in. BCSAR is an incredible way to show them how their mom gives back to their […]
BCSAR Member Spotlight: Christina!
➡️ What made you want to join BCSAR? The combination of serving my community with being outdoors learning new skills with amazing volunteers. Our team is made up of all the best friends and mentors I was looking for. ➡️ On average, how many hours per month do you give to BCSAR? 40-50+ ➡️ Where […]
BCSAR Member Spotlight: Dennis!
➡️ What made you want to join BCSAR? Many, many years ago I was working for the Town of Paradise – and a father and 3 kids went missing while hunting for a Christmas tree (The 2007 Dominguez Search). Butte County SAR launched a major search effort, covered worldwide by every major media outlet. SAR […]
BCSAR Member Spotlight: Brittany!
➡️ What made you want to join BCSAR? I love helping people, and I was looking for a place to volunteer in my free time. I saw a lot of rescues that were able to happen because of the people who volunteer with BCSAR, and the special equipment they train with and knew that would […]