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Classroom
New Member Orientation
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August 31
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No rsvp required
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New Member Application can be completed after the orientation
Intro to SAR 48-Hour Packs
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September 14
CPR/AED Certification
How to Interact with Subjects with Cognitive Disabilities
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October 5
Intro to Bones
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November 30
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Coroner's Office, 2925 37th Ave SWTumwater, WA 98512
Intro to Land Navigation
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December 5
Intro to Low Angle Ropes
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January 25
Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Emergency Coordination Center
9521 Tilley Rd SW, Building E
Olympia, Washington 98512
*Unless otherwise noted
Field
Search and Rescue Mission Basics
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September 26 to 27 (overnight)
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Mission basics, legal considerations, wilderness and team safety, and search tactics
Wilderness First Aid
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October 17 to 18
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Subject assessment, first aid, splinting, and wound care, etc.
Rescue Skills
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November 14 to 15 (overnight)
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Field subject assessment, subject stabilization, evacuation, and litter packaging
Advanced Navigation and Communication
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January 9 to 10
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Land navigation, GPS, and radio communication
Navigation Practical
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February 5 to 7 (overnights)
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Alternate weekend: February 19 to 21
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Field navigational skills and exercises
All Unit Training Final
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March 20 to 21 (overnight)
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Alternate weekend: April 3 to 4
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Capitol Forest
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Final demonstration of all learned skills
*Searchers are required to provide their own equipment, acquired by the first overnight on September 26th.
Check out the equipment list.
Additional Requirements
Complete one time, no renewal required:
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Fill out the New Member Application (not yet available; check back mid-August)
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Schedule a fingerprinting appointment
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Call the Sheriff's Office (TCSO), 360-786-5500 (extension 0), and mention that you'll be volunteering with search and rescue (no cost)
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Appointment will be at the TCSO, located at 1111 Israel Road SW, Tumwater, WA 98501
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Bring your WA ID/Driver’s License
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IS-700.B: Introduction to the National Incident Management System
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$150 registration fee, which includes CPR and WFA cards, WESAR and WFA manuals, a navigation kit (i.e., compass, ruler, and protractor), storm whistle, and graduation shirt
Complete every year:
Complete every two years:
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Boy Scouts of America Youth Protection Training (Venturing Crews)
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CPR/AED
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Wilderness First Aid
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Completed with the unit or externally
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Complete every three years:
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Topical online exams, as provided by the unit
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Individual Recertification