If you are experiencing an emergency please dial 9-1-1 or call the Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department (406) 497-1120
How to Donate to
15-90 Search & Rescue
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Donate online using Paypal
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Send funds by mail to:​
15-90 Search and Rescue​
PO Box 4079
Butte, MT 59702
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Donate new or used equipment (in good working condition)
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Please contact us via email or through Facebook Messenger before dropping off any equipment.
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Wishlist
If an item is not on this list, please contact us regardless; we may still use it.
Miscellaneous
Equipment that is applicable to every search situation. Typically, this equipment is intended for one person.
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Flashlights
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Sleeping Bags
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Blankets
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Avalanche Gear
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Probes
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Beacons
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Metal Avalanche Shovels
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Tow Chains or Tow Straps
Water Rescue
This equipment will be used by our certified swift water rescue team for search events in our water ways.
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Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
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Dry suits/ wet suits
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Throw bags
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Rafts
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Z-drag rescue kit
Navigation & Mapping
Navigation and mapping gear Aids in accurate location tracking and route planning in any terrain.
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GPS devices with topographic maps
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Compasses and orienteering equipment
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Drone with thermal imaging for aerial searches
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Binoculars and Spotting Scopes
Communication
Communication gear to help enhance situational awareness and team communication during critical search and rescue missions.
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Handheld radios with long-range capabilities
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Satellite phones for remote areas
First Aid
First aid wish list items will be used to equip our teams with essential supplies for providing immediate medical assistance in emergency situations.
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Trauma kits with advanced medical supplies
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Portable AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Technical Rescue
Technical gear helps our team facilitate safe and effective extractions in challenging environments.
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Climbing harnesses and ropes
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Snowmobiles
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4x4 Trucks