Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue is an all-volunteer organization with more than 100 members covering all of Mohave County, Arizona.

Under the direction of Sheriff Doug Schuster and multiple state SAR Coordinators, Mohave County Search & Rescue serves the needs of over 200,000 residents and nearly 5 million visitors annually. Search coordinators direct the activities of our volunteers from four geographical locations in all aspects of SAR. The results have been notable with the rescue of many citizens and some cases, even life saving.


MCSO SAR Mission Statement

To enhance public safety and insure a quality of life, safety and welfare for the citizens of Mohave County. To wisely use the resources which have been entrusted to us. To maintain public trust through open, honest and ethical behavior; exercising integrity in the use of power and authority. To perform all duties with the highest level of personal and professional principles. To create positive relationships with the public by treating all with fairness, dignity and compassion.

  • MANTRACKING & SEARCH

  • SWIFTWATER RESCUE

  • TECHNICAL RESCUE

  • AIR RESCUE

Mohave County is the 5th largest county in the United States, excluding Alaska. Bordered by the Colorado River to the West and Utah to the North, it has a diverse topography of high forested mountains, deep canyons, arid deserts, big lakes and the mighty Colorado River.

Temperature extremes can range from sub zero in the higher elevations to over 120F in the low lying desert. It has a rich history of mining that continues to this day. Numerous open mine shafts still dot the landscape.

This difficult, dangerous and challenging environment tests the abilities of all Search and Rescue members and provides many rewarding experiences. As such, Mohave County Search & Rescue has 4 individual responding units based out of Kingman, Bullhead City, Havasu and the Arizona Strip region. Each unit is an individual 501(c)(3).

Volunteers dedicated to respond in times of emergency