Search and Rescue – Rapid Alpine Deployment
Because they are patrolling the trailheads, the RAD team’s response time can instead be as little as 5 or 10 minutes. RAD teams respond to missions on at least 50% of the days they are deployed.
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Search and Rescue: Volunteer Opportunity
Paychecks of the heart, also known as volunteer projects, are awesome and fulfilling! Volunteer work is a great opportunity to give back to your community.[Read More…]
Search Dogs – KCSARA’s Canines on the Trail
We never know if a search will require us to hike for miles into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area, be lowered from a helicopter with our dogs to a remote location behind Red Mountain, search an avalanche debris field on Chair Peak, or look for somebody’s grandmother who has wandered away from home in Renton, so it’s important we be prepared for any eventuality.
SAR First Aid Training Photos
SAR First Aid Training King Country Search and Rescue recently ran a first aid training mission for its members. They provided training for the very[Read More…]
Search and Rescue Patrols Along the I-90 Corridor
For SAR members, one of the nice things about RAD is its scheduled SAR participation. Most SAR callouts occur when everyone is settling down, back at home after a day hike or soccer game. That’s when the pager goes off; that’s when they saddle up, pull the boots on, stuff some energy bars in their mouths, and head out to the call.
Inside King County Search and Rescue
Seattle/King County is bustling with outdoor enthusiasts of all ages throughout the year. With so many people out enjoying nature, it can be an unfortunate reality that accidents occur and people will need help from time to time. That is where the best kept secret in King County comes along: King County Search and Rescue.
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