Snohomish County Volunteer Search & Rescue

Snohomish County Volunteer Search & Rescue Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue (SCVSAR) is an all volunteer non-profit organization Please make an appointment if you would like a tour.

Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue (SCVSAR) is an all volunteer, non-profit organization comprised of roughly 300 members from all around Snohomish County. SCVSAR is ready to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Taylor's Landing is the Search & Rescue base for Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue. Taylor's Landing is located at 5506 Old Machias Road Snohomi

sh, WA 98290. Please note, Taylor's Landing is an access controlled facility and is not open to the public. The volunteers spend an average of 5,500 hours on 80+ missions per year. Missions include: lost hikers, children, hunters, climbers, Alzheimer’s victims, missing aircraft, river and lake rescues, and assisting other agencies throughout Snohomish County, Washington State and throughout the US as needed. SCVSAR is comprised of the following units:
Alderwood Search and Rescue (ASAR)
Everett Mountain Rescue Unit (EMRU)
Explorer Search and Rescue (ESAR)
Marysville Search and Rescue (MSAR)
Operations Support Unit (OSU)
Snohomish Search and Rescue (SSAR)
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office (SCSO)

In addition to the geographically based units, SCVSAR deploys several coordinated special teams, including the Helicopter Rescue Team (HRT), Swiftwater Rescue Team (SRT), K9 Team, Tracker Team, Mountain Bike Team, 4x4 Team, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Team, and Family Support Team. SCVSAR operates under the coordination of the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office and the the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management. SCVSAR never charges for its services. Our operation is funded by private and corporate donations. For information on how to join, please visit: https://scvsar.org/volunteer/

For information on how to donate, please visit: https://scvsar.org/donate/

Reference in this site to any specific commercial product, process, or service, or the use of any trade, firm or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue, Inc.

07/02/2024

‼ WARNING: Eagle Falls is not a safe place to swim. The water has an extremely strong current underneath that can pull down even the strongest swimmers. The water is fast, deep, and running high due to snow melt. Each year we respond to rescue calls here. Please find another place to swim and remember to always wear a life jacket!

07/02/2024

June marks Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! Many families in our community are affected by Alzheimer's, dementia, or brain injuries. During the first quarter of 2024, our Search and Rescue team and SCVSAR noted a significant rise in 9-1-1 calls for missing loved ones. It's crucial to alert SAR immediately if your loved one wanders, ensuring a prompt response before they travel too far. Throughout the month, in partnership with Snohomish County Volunteer Search & Rescue and Alzheimer's Association, Washington State Chapter, we'll be sharing safety tips, such as using tracking devices and enhancing home security. Here are some key safety tips when reporting your loved one missing:

- Don't delay, call within 10 minutes.
- Provide essential details, including the Alzheimer's/dementia diagnosis.
- Share the last known whereabouts of your loved one.
- Assign someone to stay home in case they return.
- Take regular photos to provide updated pictures to searchers.

Let's work together to keep our loved ones safe.
https://www.alz.org/alzwa

*Celebrate National Food Truck Day with Snohomish County Search and Rescue! 🚒🍴**Happy National Food Truck Day, Snohomish...
06/28/2024

*Celebrate National Food Truck Day with Snohomish County Search and Rescue! 🚒🍴**

Happy National Food Truck Day, Snohomish County! Today, we celebrate not only the delicious food trucks that grace our community but also highlight a special one close to our hearts—our very own volunteer-driven food truck!

Our food truck is more than just a place to grab a meal for our Volenteers; it's a symbol of community, dedication, and support. Operated entirely by our amazing volunteers, this truck fuels our search and rescue missions, ensuring our teams are always ready to serve our community.

On National Food Truck Day, we extend our gratitude to the tireless volunteers who make this possible and to our community for your unwavering support. Whether it's a rescue mission in the backcountry or finding lost seniors in your own neighborhood, our food truck is there, providing much-needed nourishment and comfort.

Join us in celebrating by visiting your favorite local food trucks today and, if you see our truck out and about, come say hi! Your support keeps us going!

On Sunday, our Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue, Inc. (SCVSAR) Swiftwater Rescue Team (SRT) spent time pract...
06/26/2024

On Sunday, our Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue, Inc. (SCVSAR) Swiftwater Rescue Team (SRT) spent time practicing canyoneering rescue techniques.

If you are interested in applying to join one of SCVSAR's units and teams, visit SCVSAR.org/volunteer for information on how to apply.

On Monday, our Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue, Inc. (SCVSAR) 4X4 team spent the afternoon practicing vehic...
06/26/2024

On Monday, our Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue, Inc. (SCVSAR) 4X4 team spent the afternoon practicing vehicle recovery techniques on vehicles stuck in snow.

If you are interested in applying to join one of SCVSAR's units and teams, visit SCVSAR.org/volunteer for information on how to apply.

Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue, Inc. (SCVSAR) members have been on several missions recently. This afterno...
06/23/2024

Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue, Inc. (SCVSAR) members have been on several missions recently. This afternoon and into the evening, our volunteers rescued a hiker with a leg injury on the Lime Kiln Trail near Granite Falls.

The first photo shows how hard it is sometimes to thread the needle through obstacles on the trail.

The second photo shows what we do after missions. We refuel for the next one because we never know when a call for help will come.

SCVSAR is made up of volunteers and never charges for rescues. Check out our website at scvsar.org to learn how to join us, donate to our organization, and follow safe hiking practices.

06/05/2024
06/01/2024

UPDATE: Lynn has been located! Thank you to all who assisted with the search.

MISSING PERSON – Lynn, a white female in her 70s with Alzheimer’s, went missing from the 1000 block of Harborview Ln approximately 12 hours ago. Lynn was last seen wearing a gray sweater and dark leggings.

If you have any information or see Lynn, please dial 911 immediately.

05/24/2024

As you set out for your weekend adventures, ensure you carry the essential gear and create a plan to come home safely. Preparation is key—whether your backcountry journey is short or long, being ready for the unexpected can make all the difference.

Always carry the Ten Essentials and make sure someone knows your plan and when to expect you back.

🧭 Navigation: Carry a map and compass, and know how to use them. If you have a GPS, ensure you're familiar with it and bring a map and compass as backups in case of electronic failure.

☀️ Sun Protection: Sunglasses and sunblock are must-haves, even on cloudy days. Protect your eyes during snow travel to prevent snow blindness, a painful and debilitating condition.

🧤Insulation: Weather can change suddenly. Pack a waterproof jacket, an extra layer of warmth (like a fleece sweater), extra socks, gloves, and a warm hat.

🔦 Illumination: A flashlight or headlamp can be crucial if your trip extends into the night. Ensure your batteries are fresh and carry extras.

🩹 First Aid Supplies: Tailor your kit to your trip, including items like band-aids, adhesive tape, gauze pads, tweezers, pain relievers, antihistamines, a compression bandage, and a triangle bandage.

🔥 Fire: Bring a lighter, firestarter, matches in a waterproof container, and chemical heat tabs. Dryer lint is an excellent firestarter!

⚙️ Repair Kit & Tools: Prepare for gear failures with duct tape, a knife, safety pins, fabric patches, and more.

🍕🥪 Nutrition: Pack enough food for your trip plus extra in case of delays. Choose non-cook items like nuts and bars.

💧Hydration: Bring plenty of water, accounting for increased exertion. If planning to filter water, ensure water sources are available and your filter works.

⛺️ Emergency Shelter: Even day hikers should have some form of emergency shelter, such as an emergency space blanket or bivy.

••••••••••••

🏔️ Stay safe and enjoy your adventure by being prepared. Happy trails!

Yesterday, our ground teams responded to an ongoing mission taking place on mountain loop highway to bring much needed s...
05/23/2024

Yesterday, our ground teams responded to an ongoing mission taking place on mountain loop highway to bring much needed support and supplies to our fellow rescuers on Everett Mountain Rescue after a long night out in the elements with a subject.

It takes a team to create successful mission outcomes and we are so thankful and proud of all of our volunteers for taking time out of their lives to help those in need, not only on this mission but on every call out we get!

Wow - Thank you to all who supported SCVSAR by attending our touch-a-truck event and Where the Rope Ends movie fundraise...
05/22/2024

Wow - Thank you to all who supported SCVSAR by attending our touch-a-truck event and Where the Rope Ends movie fundraiser!

A special thanks to Aromatic Touch Massage, Esthetics, & Personal Training, Ascent Outdoors, Black Diamond Outlet, Everett Pet Nutrition, Rocky Talkie, and Tulalip Resort Casino for donating items and experiences for our raffle!

If you want to learn more about SCVSAR, are interested in joining, or want to make a donation, please visit our website at scvsar.org

Today is the day!! Join us at Cavelro Mid-high in Lake Stevens for our SAR Touch-a-Truck event! We will be here until 5.
05/19/2024

Today is the day!! Join us at Cavelro Mid-high in Lake Stevens for our SAR Touch-a-Truck event! We will be here until 5.

Only 2 days to go before our Where the Rope Ends movie showing fundraiser for SCVSAR. Shoutout to Aromatic Touch Massage...
05/18/2024

Only 2 days to go before our Where the Rope Ends movie showing fundraiser for SCVSAR. Shoutout to Aromatic Touch Massage, Esthetics, & Personal Training for donating three (3) 1-hour massages to the raffle!

Get your tickets now at https://www.eventcreate.com/e/scvsar-wheretheropeends

Secure your chance to win by purchasing a VIP ticket (raffle tickets included) or separate raffle tickets at the door.

All proceeds benefit Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue

Don't forget to join us prior to the screening for our Touch-A-Truck event! Get up close and personal with the Kids Copter, a hovercraft, 4x4 jeep, rescue truck and more! 🚚🚁⛑

We're only 2 days away from our Where the Rope Ends movie showing fundraiser for SCVSAR. Thanks to Tulalip Resort Casino...
05/17/2024

We're only 2 days away from our Where the Rope Ends movie showing fundraiser for SCVSAR. Thanks to Tulalip Resort Casino for donating a one (1) night Deluxe Accommodation & $50 Dining certificate (a $400 dollar value!) to our raffle!

Get your tickets now at https://www.eventcreate.com/e/scvsar-wheretheropeends

Secure your chance to win by purchasing a VIP ticket (raffle tickets included) or separate raffle tickets at the door.

All proceeds benefit Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue

Don't forget to join us prior to the screening for our Touch-A-Truck event! Get up close and personal with the Kids Copter, a hovercraft, 4x4 jeep, rescue truck and more! 🚚🚁⛑

Wow! Everett Pet Nutrition put together two amazing baskets for the raffle at our upcoming SCVSAR Fundraiser movie showi...
05/17/2024

Wow! Everett Pet Nutrition put together two amazing baskets for the raffle at our upcoming SCVSAR Fundraiser movie showing of Where the Rope Ends this Sunday, May 19th in Lake Stevens.

Get your tickets now at https://www.eventcreate.com/e/scvsar-wheretheropeends

Secure your chance to win by purchasing a VIP ticket (raffle tickets included) or separate raffle tickets at the door.

Don't forget to join us prior to the screening for our Touch-A-Truck event! Get up close and personal with the Kids Copter, a hovercraft, 4x4 jeep, rescue truck and more! 🚚🚁⛑

Shoutout to Black Diamond Outlet at the Seattle Premium Outlets in Tulalip, WA for donating an avalanche shovel and a 50...
05/16/2024

Shoutout to Black Diamond Outlet at the Seattle Premium Outlets in Tulalip, WA for donating an avalanche shovel and a 50 meter 8.5 dry rope for our upcoming raffle at our SCVSAR Fundraiser Where the Rope Ends screening this coming Sunday, May 19th!

Get your tickets now at https://www.eventcreate.com/e/scvsar-wheretheropeends

Secure your chance to win by purchasing a VIP ticket (raffle tickets included) or separate raffle tickets at the door.

All proceeds benefit Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue

Also - Join us prior to the screening for our Touch-A-Truck event! Get up close and personal with the Kids Copter, a hovercraft, 4x4 jeep, rescue truck and more! 🚚🚁⛑

Hear about one woman's harrowing near-death experience and our very own Search and Rescue Team's efforts to save her. Jo...
05/15/2024

Hear about one woman's harrowing near-death experience and our very own Search and Rescue Team's efforts to save her. Join us this Sunday, May 19th at 5 pm for a special showing of "Where the Rope Ends" at Cavelero Mid High School in Lake Stevens.

All proceeds support Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue.

Come out before the event for our "Touch-A-Truck" event and get up close and personal with our Kids Copter, a hovercraft, a 4x4 jeep, a rescue truck, and more!

Get your tickets at: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/scvsar-wheretheropeends

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/YdX9BUyDFWw

Join us on May 19

A special thanks goes out to Ascent Outdoors for donating some amazing raffle prizes for our upcoming raffle at our SCVS...
05/15/2024

A special thanks goes out to Ascent Outdoors for donating some amazing raffle prizes for our upcoming raffle at our SCVSAR Fundraiser - Where the Rope Ends screening this coming Sunday, May 19th!

Get your tickets now at https://www.eventcreate.com/e/scvsar-wheretheropeends

Secure your chance to win a $100 give card to Ascent Outdoors, a set of CAMP quickdraws, an Outdoor Research daypack, and a Stanley mug by purchasing a VIP ticket (raffle tickets included) or separate raffle tickets at the door.

All proceeds benefit Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue

Also - Join us prior to the screening for our Touch-A-Truck event! Get up close and personal with the Kids Copter, a hovercraft, 4x4 jeep, rescue truck and more! 🚚🚁⛑

🗓  We're less than one week away from the screening of "Where the Rope Ends"! Join us on Sunday, May 19th to watch the i...
05/14/2024

🗓 We're less than one week away from the screening of "Where the Rope Ends"! Join us on Sunday, May 19th to watch the inspiring story of one woman's harrowing experience and heroic efforts of our very own search and rescue team to save her.

Be sure to join us prior to the screening for a Touch-A-Truck event! Get up close and personal with the Kids Copter, a hovercraft, 4x4 jeep, rescue truck and more! 🚚🚁⛑

Get your tickets now at https://www.eventcreate.com/e/scvsar-wheretheropeends

All proceeds benefit Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue

Come check us out at Arlington, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Monroe, and Snohomish Safeway locations from 1-5pm for our "Fi...
05/11/2024

Come check us out at Arlington, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Monroe, and Snohomish Safeway locations from 1-5pm for our "Fill the Litter" fundraiser!

Join us for an unforgettable day of fun and learning at the Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue's Touch-a-Truck...
05/10/2024

Join us for an unforgettable day of fun and learning at the Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue's Touch-a-Truck event! Here's what you need to know:

📅 Date: Sunday, May 19th
🚚 Touch-a-Truck: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
🎬 Where the Rope Ends Movie Screening, Q&A, and Raffle:
5:00pm - 7:00pm

✨ Special Q&A Session featuring Nichole Doane, Baylee Sinner,
and Paul Moutray!

📍 Location: Cavelero Mid High School
🏫 Address: 8220 24th St. SE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

Don't miss this chance to connect with your community, enjoy exciting activities, and learn from our dedicated Search and Rescue Volunteers. See you there!

To purchase movie tickets visit https://www.eventcreate.com/e/scvsar-wheretheropeends.

04/26/2024
It's National Volunteer Week! Did you know that Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue has its very own food truck...
04/26/2024

It's National Volunteer Week! Did you know that Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue has its very own food truck?

In fact, we have had a food truck in service for over half a century.

Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue is looking to expand our food truck team, and we need dedicated individuals like you!

We're currently seeking 5-6 volunteers to join our team!

As a volunteer on our food truck team, you'll play a crucial role in providing meals, refreshments, and support to our hardworking SAR volunteers during our missions and training events.

For details about how to join, please visit: https://scvsar.org/volunteer/



scvsar.org/volunteer

Attention Snohomish County Community!Our local Volunteer Search and Rescue Organization is in need of support. We’re cur...
04/23/2024

Attention Snohomish County Community!

Our local Volunteer Search and Rescue Organization is in need of support. We’re currently looking for additional volunteers, as the demand for our services is growing rapidly. Just this year, we’ve dedicated over 1,700 hours to 56 rescue calls, a significant increase from two years ago.

Volunteering with us is far from the glamorous portrayal often seen in the media. It is tough, essential work that involves braving the elements, navigating difficult terrain, and extensive training. Yet, it’s incredibly rewarding, especially when our efforts lead to a successful rescue.

We’re looking for individuals ready to commit their time and energy to help keep our community safe. If you’re up for the challenge and willing to undergo the necessary training, we’d love to have you join our team. Together, we can make a difference and bring those lost, injured, or deceased in our county home to their families.

Interested? Reach out and start your journey as a search and rescue member today!

The Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue unit needs more volunteers.

Address

5506 Old Machias Road
Snohomish, WA
98290

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Snohomish County Volunteer Search & Rescue posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Snohomish County Volunteer Search & Rescue:

Videos

Share


Other Ambulance & rescue in Snohomish

Show All

You may also like