Typical SAR Missions include searching for:
Washington Explorer Search and Rescue, Kitsap Unit- ESAR
Provides adult and teenage personnel to conduct search, rescue, recovery and evacuation operations statewide. The primary focus is on general ground search techniques and building leadership skills of youth ages 14-21. They are the most active unit for searches within Kitsap County. The ESAR training program is recognized as beneficial for both teens and adults. The Kitsap Unit was formed in 1978.
Kitsap County Search Dogs - KCSD
. KCSD provides scent discriminating (trained to search for a specific person), HRD (human remains detection), and air scent dog teams to conduct search and rescue operations statewide. All handlers are required to meet all of the State SAR training standards before going on missions in the field.
Olympic Mountain Rescue - OMR
This organization focuses on rescue activities in mountainous terrain and the education of the public in backcountry safety. Although they are based in Bremerton, Washington; they are most active in the Olympic National Park. It is not uncommon for the OMR members to also lend assistance in other areas of the state.
Underwater Search and Rescue Volunteers of Kitsap County- USRV
USRV is an organization of volunteer scuba divers trained to perform underwater search and recovery missions. Like all of the volunteer organizations, their members supply most all of their own equipment. If you have any old dive gear, radios or boats which you would like to donate, please contact DEM at 360-307-5871.
