Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue

Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue

05/08/2025

Congratulations to Brianna R on winning our raffle for a cord of wood. Thank you for your support!

On Tuesday Lassen County Sheriff Search and Rescue joined Fire Districts from across Lassen County for landing zone and ...
04/17/2025

On Tuesday Lassen County Sheriff Search and Rescue joined Fire Districts from across Lassen County for landing zone and helicopter procedures. This vital training helps agencies to simplify and coordinate with medical air resources to increase the speed of medical services to incidents and remote areas. Special Thank You to SEMSA for putting on the training and Janesville Fire for hosting it at their Fire House.

If you are interested in learning more about search and rescue or joining please contact the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office or stop by and pick up a volunteer application.

We are having a raffle for 1 cord of wood split and delivered. The funds that are raised will help us purchase vital gea...
04/10/2025

We are having a raffle for 1 cord of wood split and delivered. The funds that are raised will help us purchase vital gear for our team to better serve the community. Message us through our page and we can meet with you to complete the purchase and enter you into the raffle. Or our volunteers are out selling them in the community.

Over the weekend Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue dive team completed training as part of the inter agen...
04/07/2025

Over the weekend Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue dive team completed training as part of the inter agency dive team with Susanville Fire Department, Susanville Police Department, and Lassen County Sheriff Office. This training certified 7 new divers, these divers will assist in rescue and recovery efforts in Lassen County lakes and waterways. Thank You to Sgt. Warner of Susanville Police Department for coordinating and planning the training, and Lassen County Sheriff John McGarva for supporting the team.

08/20/2024

Today we had the honor of awarding the first ever Community Life Saver Award, presented by SEMSA to 19 deserving recipients from three separate agencies, Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Lassen County Sheriff's Office CHP - Redding and SEMSA Air Air Methods.

The individuals pictured here, distinguished themselves in the performance of outstanding service and lifesaving measures during the multi-agency search and rescue response on May 29, 2024 at Eagle Lake. Their extensive efforts, keen judgment, and professionalism contributed to the successful treatment and positive outcome of the patient.

The Community Life Saver Award was established to recognize extraordinary efforts by fellow first responders, their agencies and members of the community, which have a profound impact on the positive and successful outcome of a patient.

All responders were also recognized by Northern California EMS, Inc. with an exemplary service award.

06/02/2024

PRESS RELEASE
Missing boater located at Eagle Lake

On 5/28/24 at about 2000 hours, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a call in regards to a missing boater at Eagle Lake.

The reporting party informed our Dispatch Center that his friend, an elderly man (75 YOA), had left the Merrill Campground in a 15’ aluminum boat. The boater was headed for the Eagle Lake Marina and was to meet his friend there to load the boat on a trailer. The boater never arrived at the Marina.

Deputies immediately responded and began searching the area, both on land and water. Patrol boats were deployed as well as ground units. The search for the missing boater continued into the night to no avail.

On 5/29/24 at daybreak, a request was made to the California Highway Patrol for a helicopter to fly the area in attempt to locate the missing boater. Boating and ground deputies were also re-deployed along with the Lassen County Search and Rescue Team.

California Highway Patrol helicopter H16 located the boat near Pelican Point, which is approximately 6 miles north of Merrill Campground via water. The boat was located on shore, unoccupied. H16 was able to direct our patrol boat to the area. Ground units responded as well.

Deputies discovered the boat had been tied up, with the engine stowed in the “up” position. Deputies and Search and Rescue members immediately began a search of the area for the missing boater. Shoe prints were discovered and followed for a short distance before they were lost in the rocky terrain. Motorcycles, Quads, and a side by side were deployed to cover as much ground as possible in attempts to locate the missing boater.

At approximately 1215 hours, Deputies were searching the shoreline and working back in a southern direction. Deputies located the missing boater, who was lying on his back in the water, clinging to life. The boaters head was on shore and was covered in water up to his ears, with only his face protruding from the water. The rest of the man’s body was under water.

Deputies removed the man from the water and began life saving efforts. A SEMSA Air Ambulance was requested to respond to the scene. The man was incoherent and could not speak. Deputies provided first aid were able to stabilize him until the Air Ambulance landed. The man was transported to an out of area hospital via helicopter in critical condition.

The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the California Highway Patrol, The Lassen County Search and Rescue Team, and SEMSA for their assistance with this incident.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to this gentleman and his family. We wish you a full and speedy recovery.

Captain Mike Carney
Lassen County Sheriff’s Office

06/29/2023

If you are interested in helping people, consider volunteering with Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Search and rescue.
Applications can be picked up at 1415 Sheriff Cady Lane, Susanville, CA 96130.

Thanks Guys!
05/12/2023

Thanks Guys!

The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue sent five team members to the Safety 1 Sno Cat Operators and Winter...
03/18/2023

The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue sent five team members to the Safety 1 Sno Cat Operators and Winter Survival Course this week.

We would like to thank the volunteers who work hard every day to make our program better.

Thank you Sheriff Dean Growdon for your continued support!!!

01/26/2021

January 25, 2021

Over the past few months, we have received multiple reports of lost or stranded travelers in remote areas of Lassen County. We want people to take advantage of winter in the great outdoors, and to be safe while doing so.

Preparation is key for staying safe in this winter climate. Travelers should always keep food, water, maps, and warm layers with them in case they get lost or stranded. Knowing the route you plan on taking and the weather conditions for the day are also important things to check before you go on your trip. You should always ensure that someone knows where you are going, and when you expect to return. Some sites to check road conditions include https://roads.dot.ca.gov, and https://www.chp.ca.gov/traffic.

Technology should not replace sound planning when using GPS in your car, or for an outdoor adventure. People should avoid alternate, or unfamiliar routes that include travel on dirt roads, or in remote areas. Many roads and trails are open in lower elevations, but become impassable as they climb in elevation. Additionally, roads and trails that are frozen in the morning hours often thaw in the afternoon, increasing the likelihood of becoming stuck and stranded.

If you become stranded, you should consider these tips:
1: Use clothing and blankets to trap and conserve body heat.
2: Start the car, and turn the car’s heater on intermittently to gain warmth while conserving fuel.
3: Make your location more visible by clearing snow from the car, tying a bright object to the antenna, or displaying bright objects on or around the vehicle.
4: Periodically move around inside the car to keep blood flowing and stay warm.
5: If you have mobile phone connectivity, call 911, give a clear description of your location including landmarks, and conserve the phone battery.

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1415 Sheriff Cady Lane
Susanville, CA
96130

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+15302576121

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