My City charges for false burgular and fire alarms. They do NOT charge for the real thing.

I do not think we should charge for searches, but the rescue is medical transportation and their insurance should cover it.

In the past it was difficult to charge for SAR because the people being rescued had not contracted for the services. Generall it was something like grandma called and reported grandson overdue and a search was conducted in the vicinity of where his car was parked. It seems to me that when you push that button you have agreed to pay. When the police call an ambulance you have the right to refuse transport, but not when you call it.

Sorry but there should be a charge for the backcountry rescue, maybe health insurance will pay the cost, but only if medically necessary.

Did I throw out enough ideas Glenn?