Mason County Search and Rescue Dive Team

03/29/2026

With warmer weather approaching, activity on local waterways will increase.

The Mason County Search and Rescue Dive Team reminds the public to PLEASE boat responsibly and always wear a properly fitted life jacket. Many water emergencies are preventable, and wearing a life jacket significantly improves your chances of survival.

Boat smart. Wear your life jacket. Stay safe on the water.

01/20/2026

Everyday is a good day to train!

Divers use ropes to create structured underwater search patterns, allowing for systematic coverage—especially in low-visibility conditions where touch and controlled sweeps are essential. Ropes act as guides, help mark locations, and allow surface teams to communicate direction through rope signals, ensuring thorough, non-overlapping searches for missing persons or objects.

12/24/2025

Have a safe and happy holiday season!

11/10/2025

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The ‘Bible’ of Water Rescue -
Water Rescue Book: Principles and Practice to NFPA 1006 and 1670: Surface, Swiftwater, Dive, Ice, Surf, and Flood, Third Edition is available now! View a free sample chapter or place your order today: https://hubs.ly/H0HLc_90

11/10/2025

10/23/2025

Conducting joint team training fosters interoperability, enhances operational capabilities, and increases overall mission readiness. Great job Skamani County!

08/22/2025

Support your local Search and Rescue!

These volunteers devote their time and expertise to helping families in their most difficult moments.

08/22/2025

Stay cool out there! 😎

08/04/2025

Summer in Western Washington may be lush, but don’t let the green fool you—wildfire risk is real, especially with hotter, drier seasons becoming more common. If you’re heading outdoors:
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✅ Check Fire Conditions
Before you leave, look up current fire danger levels and restrictions for your destination. Burn bans and trail closures can change quickly.
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✅ Skip the Campfire
Even if it seems safe—just don’t risk it. Use a camp stove or go without. One stray ember can start a disaster.
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✅ No Sparks, No Problem
Park off dry grass, avoid dragging chains, and don’t toss ci******es or matches. Sparks from vehicles are a common cause of wildfires.
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✅ Report Smoke or Fire Immediately
Call 911 if you see signs of a wildfire—even if it feels small. Quick reporting saves lives and forests.
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We train to help in all kinds of emergencies—but when it comes to wildfires, prevention is the real hero. Thanks for doing your part to keep our communities and wildlands safe.

08/02/2025

The Mason County Dive Team was happy to help. Thank you Shawna Whelan Photography for the great photo and for all the work you do (often in the middle of the night) documenting the amazing work of our county’s dedicated first responders.

Thank you so much to the search and rescue dive team for helping get this car out of the water and inviting me to photograph it.

This car went into the water at the island lake boat launch around midnight on Friday.