What We Do
Our Team
Our members are highly trained in wilderness safety, rescue operations, incident management, and search theory. We are equipped to search for and rescue missing and injured persons in backcountry and urban environments.
Our Services
IMSARU is an independent search and rescue team that provides service 24/7/365, to southwest Idaho and surrounding areas. We respond at the request of any government-based public safety agency and can deploy within one hour of receiving a mission request.
Our Community
Our unit is funded through donations, grants, and our members. We NEVER charge agencies or individuals for our services. We offer safety education and training programs upon request to allied agencies, outdoor groups, and members of the public.
Membership Ranks
All of our members are trained in basic ground search and rescue operations. New members undergo a one year probationary period, after which they can begin promoting through three distinct ranks that represent increasing leadership capabilities.
Specialty Teams
Six specialty teams provide additional capabilities and resources. Specialty team members undergo additional training and certification specific to their discipline.
How to Volunteer
We typically hold two application periods per year, one in the spring and one in the fall. Visit our join page for the latest details on the application process and to subscribe to updates.