We Are Chaffee County

Buena Vista, Colorado • The Heart of the Rockies

Chaffee County Search and Rescue-North is a respected, cohesive, highly skilled group of volunteers who are continually trained to respond to the diverse scenarios present in our complex outdoor environment. We procure and maintain quality equipment supporting missions involving mountains, rivers, high desert and lakes. Additionally, we provide outdoor safety education to the general public.

The Board

Carin Lechner

President

Steve Greenberg

Vice President

Kevin Powers

Secretary

Katherine O'Connor

Treasurer

Donnie Smith

Operations Coordinator

Rhema Wiarda

Training Coordinator

Team Coordinators

Taylor Fisher

Events Coordinator

Justin Matis

IT Coordinator

Cameron Torrens

Incident Command Coordinator

Mike Sanderlin

Facilities & Maintenance Coordinator

Nicole "Kiki" Lathrop

Public Information Coordinator

UAV Coordinator

Jim Willut

Communications Coordinator

Rick Ruiter

Medical Coordinator

The Team

49 Active Members

Our team is compromised of highly trained, dedicated, and unpaid volunteers who provide most of their own equipment. The CCSAR-N team is often called upon for incidents over sixty times annually.

60 Active Years

With a long history comes an incredible amount of experience. We are proud to be a sought after search and rescue team, as well as holding the Mountain Rescue Association accreditation.

60 Annual Incidents

We are called upon for a variety of incidents, often responding to emergencies in rugged and remote terrain. Some of the most common missions include: lost or missing persons, injured outdoor enthusiasts, and mutual aid response.