6/02/2026 - June is Search and Rescue (SAR) Month The Lane County Sheriff’s Office wants to recognize all the people who help keep our community safe while enjoying the outdoors. The Sheriff’s Office only has a few paid SAR employees but is supported by over 170 volunteers. These volunteers help to make up many separate groups within the program. Each group has specialized training to help in rescue and recovery operations throughout Lane County. Specialized SAR groups include: Ground Search & Rescue (GSAR) Youth SAR Program (YSAR) Eugene Mountain Rescue (EMR) Special Vehicles Group (SVG) Water Search & Rescue Pacific Northwest Search Dogs Lane County Sheriff Amateur Radio Operators Mounted SAR (Horseback) It would be impossible to fulfill the Sheriff’s Office mission without all of the hard work and tireless dedication of our SAR personnel. Nearly every week, Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue staff and volunteers assist our residents and visitors in all types of environments. To learn more about our Search & Rescue program or to donate to their work visit our website at: www.lanecountyor.gov/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/l_c_s_o_s_o_search_and_rescue The Lane County Sheriff’s Office wants everyone to recreate safely, so please remember: ⛰️Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return. 🌨️Know conditions before you leave - rain in the valley can mean ice up high! ⛺Be prepared to stay out overnight - even if you don't plan to get out of your car. 🗺️Bring maps for offline navigation - cell service can be spotty! 🌊If you go on the water, ALWAYS wear a life jacket! 🛑If you become lost, STAY PUT! Find a way to signal or make your location visible. Always carry a whistle and flashlight in the outdoors – it just might save your life.Photos from Lane County Sheriff's Office's post