09/23/2026
We are happy to support SAR Operations! Please reach out to Mark as shown below for further information on their new program.
Good Morning Shoshone County,
The Shoshone County Sheriffâs Office is moving forward with the development of our Search and Rescue program.
Search and Rescue will operate under the direction of the Sheriffâs Office, with Undersheriff Travis Skinner overseeing the program. Mark Stambaugh has been appointed SAR Commander, and Erica Aamodt has been appointed Assistant SAR Commander. Together, they will be responsible for developing the team, coordinating training, maintaining operational readiness, and ensuring our volunteers have the leadership and support they need to serve our community effectively.
Our goal is to build a professional, well-trained, and dependable Search and Rescue team that is prepared to respond when needed throughout Shoshone County.
As we build the program, we are also recruiting community members who are interested in serving as Search and Rescue volunteers. Prior Search and Rescue experience is not required. We are looking for dependable people who are willing to train, work as part of a team, and commit to maintaining the skills necessary to operate safely in the field.
A Search and Rescue Academy will be held November 7 - 8, followed by a field proficiency evaluation on December 6.
Training will include:
⢠Basic search strategies
⢠Navigation and survival skills
⢠Patient assessment and care
⢠Basic extrication
⢠Wheeled-litter operations and carry-outs
⢠Fire and emergency shelter building
⢠Teamwork and safe field operations
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, successfully complete a background check, attend the academy, and commit to continuing training. These are unpaid volunteer positions.
Anyone interested in joining Shoshone County Sheriffâs Search and Rescue should email SAR Commander Mark Stambaugh at [email protected]. Please include your name, telephone number, community, and a brief statement explaining why you are interested in Search and Rescue.
Most importantly, we want to recognize the volunteers who make Search and Rescue possible. We are extremely grateful to those who have served in the past, those who are serving today, and those who will step forward to serve in the future. A successful Search and Rescue program simply cannot exist without people willing to give their time, train, and answer the call when someone in our community needs help.
We want our volunteers to know that their time, commitment, and service are valued and appreciated. As we move forward, we are committed to giving them the training, leadership, and support they need to succeed.
We look forward to building a strong Search and Rescue program and a team our entire community can depend on.
