King County Search and Rescue Association
King County Search and Rescue volunteers are ready to respond when people find themselves in imminent danger or distress, such as when a hiker gets lost or injured, an Alzheimer’s disease patient wanders away from home or flooding strikes. With over 600 volunteers, King County Search and Rescue is the largest search and rescue organization in Washington state. We respond to more than 160 calls a year, both in and outside of our county. In 2014, we completed 134 missions, volunteered almost 19,000 mission hours, and drove more than 180,000 miles.
King County Rescues: Told by the People Who Live It
Enhancing Remote Search and Rescue Communications in King County: Key Strategies and Innovations
King County Search and Rescue (KCSAR) is navigating significant communication challenges in the rugged terrain of the North Central Cascades. As search and rescue operations often require coordination across difficult and remote areas, enhancing remote search and rescue communications is critical. Erik Swanson, the Operations Leader at KCSAR, provides insights into how the team…
Training and Communication Tools Enhance Search and Rescue Efforts
As search and rescue operations become increasingly vital in the challenging terrains of the I-90 corridor in Washington, the focus on advanced and reliable training and communication tools is more critical than ever. Nathan Lorance, President of King County Search and Rescue, provides an in-depth look at the rigorous training programs and technological advancements…
Lost and Found: Inside Search and Rescue Operations
In the rugged and often treacherous terrain of the North Central Cascades, search and rescue operations are a vital lifeline for those who find themselves lost or injured. Erik Swanson, Operations Leader, and Nathan Lorance, President of King County Search and Rescue, share their experiences and insights into the complexities and challenges of these…