Search & Rescue

Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue (SCVSAR) is a nonprofit organization that serves as a volunteer rescue resource for the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. SCVSAR consists of eight different units that are spread out around the county. Contact our main office at 425-388-3328 or visit our website to locate a unit in your area and get more information. View the Trip Plan (PDF) or River Safety and Awareness Brochure (PDF).

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Outdoor Forms and Information

  1. Hiking Plan (PDF)
  2. River Safety and Awareness (PDF)

SCVSAR also fields several specialty teams, members for these teams are drawn from the unit structure, that work in the areas of:

  • 4x4 Rescue
  • Air Operations
  • K-9 Search and Rescue (SAR)
  • Mountain Rescue
  • Swift Water Rescue
  • Tracking

Requirements

Due to the nature of our volunteer work we do have requirements that must be met before we can consider you as a member and have you participate in training and/or missions that take place out "in the field". Follow the link to the SCVSAR site to learn more about the Membership Requirements.

Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue