EMERGENCY DIAL 9-1-1 or Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department (406) 497-1120
Basic Search & Rescue Equipment
A search can happen anytime; your gear should be ready all the time.
On Your Person
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40ft of parachute cord
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Whistle
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Fire Starter
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Compass
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GPS
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Signal Mirrot
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Headlamp
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Strobe (maybe be in other light)
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Watch
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Cell Phone
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15-90 Vest, Jacket, ID Card, T-Shirt, Sweatshirt, Hat, & Roster
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Issued Radio with extra battery
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Pencil/Pen & Waterproof Notebook
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Map of the search area
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Firearm & Ammunition
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Multi-tool
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Folding Pocket Saw

Fanny Pack or Vest
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Contractor Trash Bag
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Duct Tape
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Fixed Blade Knife
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Space Blanket
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Glow Sticks (1 Red & 2 Green)
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Extra Batteries
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Candle
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USB Power Supply for rechargable devices with needed cords.
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Waterproof Matches & Lighter
Search Bag
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First Aid Kit
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Binoculars
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Poncho or Small Tarp
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Small Sleeping Bag
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Stocking Cap
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Socks
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Rain Gear
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Extra Mid Layer
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Food
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1 Liter of Water
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Gloves
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Locking Carabiner
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Sunscreen
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Bug Spray
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Snow Shoes and Trecking Poles
A Note About Clothing
Clothing should be weather appropriate for each search. Weather can change quickly.
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Good boots are a must.
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During the winter season, you need winter boots, not leather boots.
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Winter Pants are a must these can be a snowsuit, wool, or synthetic.
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Absolutely No Jeans
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During hunting season you must wear a 15-90 reflective vest or an orange hunting vest.
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On water searches, you must have a life jacket to be near the water
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While riding ATV, Snowmobiles, Dirt Bikes, etc. helmets are required.
Vehicle Equipment
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Tire Chains
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Flares
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Jack or High Lift Jack
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First Aid Kit
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Tow Chains or Straps
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Jumper Cables
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Tools
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Axe
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Shovel
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Red Emergency Lights (restrictions apply)
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Two-Way Radio (will be issued)
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2 Extra 15-90 Rosters
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Rope
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Candle
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Wire/Fencing Cutter or Bolt Cutters.
