Broadwater County Search and Rescue
Author: Matt Nelson
Article Published: 09/25/2026 Volume: 5 Edition: 12Matt Nelson
Broadwater County Search and Rescue (BCSAR) team has developed a “Found in Montana Bandana” that is also called a Survival Hanky. It provides information for people enjoying the great outdoors! The bandana is for hunters, hikers, boaters, campers, fishermen, etc. It was developed by BCSAR members, and the layout was done by Jessica Crusch. The C Hangin’ C Mercantile printed them.
Some of the information on this Survival Hanky includes items such as Before You Leave, Signaling for Help, Basic Consideration for Shelter, What To Do If Lost in the Woods, Deadly Spider Identification, Boating Considerations, Lightning Safety Protection Rules, Fire Construction Safety Tips, Signaling for Help, Basic Survival Bag Contents, Signs of Heat Exhaustion/Heat Stroke, Snake Bite Treatment, Snowmobiling and Backcountry Skiing Avalanche Awareness, What to do if your Partner is Caught in an Avalanche, Dehydration Considerations, Horsemanship Considerations, Dressing for the Back County, Water Purification Methods, Signs of Hypothermia, General Ice Thickness Considerations, and more.
Members of the team have a wide background of abilities and talents. The main purpose is to help other people in traumatic situations. The team’s motto is “So others may live.”
A general meeting for the BCSAR team is held on the last Monday of each month, and training in such items as first aid, water rescue, and search techniques is given on the first Thursday of each month. Both meetings start at 6:30 PM. The BCSAR building is located at the corner of Pine Street and 6th Street.
If you have any questions about the Broadwater County Search and Rescue or would like to volunteer, please call the sheriff’s office at 406 266-3441.
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Image 1 Caption: Broadwater County Search and Rescue members display the Found in Montana Bandana. L-R Brett Poe, Jessica Crusch, Eric Crusch, Megan Poe, Steve Wyatt Cassie Cooper, and Mike Speedy.
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