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Dispatched through the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department
(715)536-6272

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Oneida County Sheriff's Department
(715) 358-9962

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WHO ARE WE?

NMSR is a mounted horse unit, of between 10 and 20 people, trained in first aid, CPR, land navigation, personal and equine survival and other outdoor skills. Augmented by radio equipment, we use well-trained horses, capable of searching large tracts of forest land, snowmobile trails, fields and other terrain to locate downed aircraft, hunters or hikers lost in the woods, or respond to other emergency situations.  We are designed to complement, not replace, services provided by law enforcement, volunteers on foot or all-terrain vehicles, Civil Air Patrol and Headwaters Search and Rescue dog patrols.

The unit works under the direction of the Lincoln and Oneida County Sheriff's Departments and can be dispatched to other counties and police departments. Lincoln County Sheriff, Tom Koth will provide references upon request. We hope to be of assistance.

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SERVICE AREA

Northwoods Mounted Search and Rescue serving but not limited to:
Oneida, Lincoln, Marathon, Vilas, Price, Forest and Langlade Counties.

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TRAINING

Throughout the year, volunteer members of the NMSR attend continuing education programs, and share information with other members.  Wilderness survival, HOMEographical map reading, grid search techniques, compass reading, horse training, crowd control measures, and radio communications are taught and reviewed as needed.

Members must maintain certification in basic "Citizen" First Aid and CPR.

We provide a  certified instructor for the first aid and CPR training.   Perspective members are not required to have any other special training, just a willingness to learn.  They should however, have access to a horse that has completed the NMSR Desensitization training (or similar) and transportation for that horse.

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EVENTS

The unit promotes itself by participating in parades and other community events, such as providing perimeter security for the Hodag Country Festival.  The Northwoods Mounted Search and Rescue is a non-profit organization and relies on donations for support.

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MEMBERSHIP

~Interested in Joining?~

The Northwoods Mounted Search and Rescue is always looking for new members.  We are first and foremost horsemen, but we also need people who can work at base camp.

Members come from all walks of life, but share a love for horses, life, friends and a wish to give back to the community. 

We would love to hear from you.

Donations are used for:

·                    purchasing and maintaining radio equipment

·                    training

·                    first aid/medical equipment

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