Assisting the Sheriff and residents of Marion County since 1965.
Who we are
Marion County Jeep
Patrol, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer corporation, chartered in 1965, whose
main purpose is to provide vehicular support for emergencies in
Marion County and the State of Oregon, with emphasis on Search and
Rescue. Jeep Patrol is often called out on a moment’s notice
for lost person searches, evidence searches, and disaster assistance
when its special team skills are required.
What we do
Jeep Patrol is the
motorized road unit of Marion County Search and Rescue. The Members of this team
supply their own vehicles specially equipped for searching in on- and
off-road environments. This team’s Members also are trained in
specialty skills such as man tracking, locating downed aircraft, and
the use of metal detectors. This team is usually one of the very
first to be activated on a search and rescue mission. The team has
the capability of covering a large amount of area in, around, or near
the last known position of lost persons, and is able to work day or
night.
Contributions
Jeep Patrol is a non-profit, all volunteer organization that is funded entirely through individual donations, grants and other fundraising methods. None of our members are compensated for their work and we do not receive funding from the government.
Interesting in joining? All applicants must...
Pass a police background investigation.
Satisfactorily complete our Oregon State Sheriff's Association certified Search and Rescue Academy.
Possess a current, valid Oregon driver's license (except for some Team 18 youth).
Become First Aid and CPR certified.
Mission
To provide search and rescue services, with an emphasis on 4-wheel-drive vehicles.
