Commission places Search & Rescue under sheriff's office and accepts state reimbursement for Buck Fire response
Nov 19, 2025
The board approved Resolution 2025‑26 moving Custer County Search & Rescue under the Sheriff's Office and accepted a $17,420.80 state reimbursement for Buck Fire response; an in‑kind $5,500 donation for S&R building support was also accepted.
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Commissioner Michael Busskohl read Resolution 2025‑26 to place Custer County Search & Rescue under the control and direction of the Custer County Sheriff's Office; the commission approved the resolution and Sheriff Mechaley thanked the board. The transfer moves Search & Rescue from Emergency Management to the Sheriff's Office for oversight.
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