Palouse-Clearwater Search and Rescue

10/01/2024

PCSAR joined Latah County's four other SAR units (Latah County Search and Rescue K-9 Unit, Latah County Search & Rescue - Vehicle Posse, Latah County Sheriff's Mounted Posse, and our Tracking Unit) this past weekend for training. A special thank you to the Pullman-based crew of the Life Flight Network and to Alpine Aerials for participating!

08/03/2024

Stop by Main St. in Moscow to visit with us Tuesday August 6 from 6 pm to 8 pm during National Night Out to learn more about your local Search and Rescue ground team! We hope to see you there!

Come join us for National Night Out, Main Street in Moscow, August 6th from 6pm to 8pm.

We Hope to see you there!

06/08/2024

PCSAR responded to this search and we're grateful the child was found safe.

Media Release
June 8, 2024

Small Child Found Safe During Overnight Search Operation After Local Law Enforcement Drone Pilot Locates Him Nearly One Mile From His Home.

COLFAX, WA- Approximately 930pm on Friday evening, deputies from the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office were notified that a 3yoa child with Autism had gone missing from his family home just west of Colton, WA.

Shortly after arriving on scene, deputies determined the child had been missing for nearly an hour and immediately began a search of the area where the child was last seen. Deputies also called in assistance from other Emergency Responders to include personnel from Fire District 14, Latah Search and Rescue, the Pullman Police Department, the Moscow Police Department, WSP, Latah County Sheriff’s Office and Whitman County Emergency Mgt. A volunteer K9 search unit also responded to assist. In total over 75 First Responders from the immediate area arrived to assist with the search.

With concerns of nighttime search operations, the age of the child, coupled with specific concerns associated with his Autism, the call for assistance went out and as many as were able responded. In addition to placing Rotor Air Support on standby, small unmanned aircraft were deployed in the immediate area by officers from the Sheriff’s Office, Pullman PD and Moscow PD. Each of the unmanned units (Drones) were equipped with FlIR (Forward Looking Infrared) which can detect heat signals and have become a vital tool in Search and Rescue Operations.

Ultimately, an Officer from the Moscow Police Department, operating one of the Drones was able to detect a heat signal in a nearby field which turned out to be the missing child. The location was determined to be approximately one mile from the family home.

Nearly 3 hours after the Child was reported missing, he was located, checked out by EMT’s and returned to his home unharmed and without injury.

The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office is grateful for all those who responded to help find this missing child and return him safely to his family.


Brett J. Myers
Sheriff WCSO

04/14/2024

PCSAR held a mock-search training today along with Latah County Search and Rescue K-9 Unit and LatahCERT members. Attendees were able to practice their search and rescue skills while enjoying the warm spring weather. Thank you to all that participated!

10/01/2023

PCSAR was able to enjoy remote parts of Latah County this weekend during a training exercise. Saturday was lectures/presentations and today's practice was conducting a mock search/subject extraction. Thank you to Latah County SAR for hosting an All-Unit training this weekend!

09/13/2023

Reminder: Due to the Latah County Fair, our Wed Sept 13 meeting will be at Ghormley Park in Moscow, 7 pm.

08/21/2023

Some of our crew and youngest "member" had a great time at Palousafest and loved seeing all the new Vandals!

02/20/2023

Great training opportunity for first responders

02/14/2023

It's not too late to sign up and learn about Lost Person Behavior from the expert Dr. Robert Koester!

01/21/2023

A great training opportunity!

Latah County Search and Rescue is pleased to be hosting a Lost Person Behavior Class with Dr. Robert Koester this spring in Colton, Washington. The course is being offered to all First Responder and SAR personnel - please see the attached flyer for more information and how to sign up.

12/13/2022

We spent the weekend refreshing our knowledge on litter handling in case we ever find ourselves having to move a patient. A huge thank you to our instructor!!!