Search and Rescue Fund

 Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue (CORSAR) Card

Colorado residents and visitors are well served by dedicated volunteer search and rescue teams. By purchasing a Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue (CORSAR) card you are contributing to the Search and Rescue Fund, that reimburses teams for costs incurred in search and rescues activities across the State of Colorado.The CORSAR card is available for $3 for a one-year card and $12 for five-year card.

The CORSAR card is not insurance and does not reimburse individuals nor does it pay for medical transport.

  Purchase Card

CORSAR Sticker Registration

Program Overview

The Search and Rescue fund (SAR) was created to reimburse political subdivisions and search and rescue organizations for the costs incurred in conducting search and rescue operations,and to provide funding for the purchase of search and rescue related equipment.

Vendor Information

To become a CORSAR card vendor, fill out the Vendor application forms and return to the SAR Program Manager.

• Vendor application and additional information
• Vendor Sticker Request Form
• Vendor Quarterly Reporting Form
• Vendor Posters

Program Forms and Resources

• FAQ
• SAR Guidelines
• Rule Review Notification
• 2020 Mission Load/Needs List

External Resources

• Care for Colorado
• Colorado Parks and Wildlife
• Colorado Avalanche Information Center
• 14ers Initiative

Sheriff Information and Reimbursement

To request a mission reimbursement, please use the e-filing system below.

Prior to using the electronic filing system, please review the Webinar Training Presentation (printable version)to help understand and navigate through the system and use the 2021 Reimbursement Rate Schedule for any mileage calculations and the Mission Resource Form.

• Mission Reimbursement E-Filing
• ​Mission Reimbursement E-Filing Training (PDF available)

All such claims must be certified and submitted to the department within 60 days of the completion of the search and rescue operation. If you are submitting a mission report outside this time frame, please contact Perry Boydstun at (303) 864-7748.

  E-Filing for Mission Reimbursement Reports

• Access Grant Portal

Awards and Annual Reports

• 2019 Annual Report
• 2018 Annual Report
• 2017-18 Awards

To see historical annual reports and award decisions, please visit the archives.

SAR Advisory Council

• Advisory Council Members

Meeting Minutes

• January 22, 2020 - Mid-Year Meeting Minutes
• August 14, 2019 - Annual Meeting Minutes
• February 6, 2019 - Mid-Year Meeting Motion Minutes

Program Contacts

Perry Boydstun
Search and Rescue Program Manager
(303) 864-7748
perry.a.boydstun@state.co.us