Units
SCVSAR is composed of the following units.
Alderwood
Snohomish County’s south county unit.
Everett Mountain Rescue
Technical mountain rescue and high-angle specialists.
Explorer
Youth-focused unit for members ages 14-18 with mentoring and training.
Marysville
Snohomish County’s north county unit.
Operations Support
Command and communications support for SCVSAR operations.
SCSO
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue unit.
Snohomish
Snohomish County’s mid-county unit.
Special Operations Groups
Specialized teams within SCVSAR provide additional capabilities. Teams are comprised of volunteers whose skills match the needs of the team.
4x4 Team
Off-road vehicle rescue specialists for remote and difficult terrain.
K9 Team
Canine search teams trained for wilderness and urban searches.
Swiftwater Rescue Team
Water rescue specialists trained for flood and swiftwater operations.
Helicopter Rescue Team
Helicopter rescue and support operations.
Family Support Team
Support team for families during search and rescue operations.
Tracking Team
Specialized team trained in tracking and trailing.
UAS Team
Drones for search and rescue operations and reconnaissance.