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There are many ways to serve, volunteers will only be asked to serve on missions that are good matches for their skill level and experience.
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SVCSAR Units

Alderwood Unit
Snohomish County’s south county unit. Members respond to all county call-outs and serve on Special Operations Group.

Everett Mountain Rescue Unit
Provide technical rescue services in rugged mountain terrain. Joining EMRU involves a more detailed application process and requires technical climbing skills and experience.

Explorer Unit
Search and rescue for 14-18 year olds. Volunteers learn basic outdoor and first aid skills and students can earn school community service credits.

Marysville Unit
Snohomish County’s north county unit. Members respond to all county call-outs and serve on Special Operations Group.

Operations Support Unit
OSU provides command, coordination, communications, and hospitality assistance to SCVSAR, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, and the Snohomish Country Department of Emergency Management.

Snohomish Unit
Snohomish County’s mid-county unit. Members respond to all county call-outs and serve on Special Operations Group.
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