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Requirements

There are a set of minimum requirements every member of KCSARA must adhere to in order to participate in mission activities.

Personal Training Records

Your personal training records are available here. Please periodically review this information and help us keep your records up-to-date.

Unit Training

Each of the member units within KCSARA establishes and holds their own training. Some of this unit training satisfies the minimum training required by KCSARA.

KCSARA Academy

Once or twice a year, KCSARA holds an academy which offers entry level classes and refreshers for the required courses, in addition to some educational electives.

Washington State SAR Conference

Once a year the Washington State Search and Rescue Conference is held. Hosted by different Washington counties, the conference rotates to a different county each year.

Mission Time

Some training requirements can be satisfied though participation in missions.

Third-party Courses

Some third-parties conduct training that satisfies the minimum training required by KCSARA.

Training Directors

Unit Training Directors and staff, this page is for you.

Basic & Intermediate Helicopter

Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 118.04(3)(h) requires that all SAR personnel possess demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in helicopter operations. In addition, the emergency management division must approve the specific curriculum. By agreement of King County Sheriff's Office, and the unit leaders of King County Search and Rescue Association, an initial course must be taken within one year of joining a member unit, and before an individual may participate in a mission outside of King County.

For Field Members, this training must be refreshed every two years. Member Units may enforce higher standards within their own organization.

Last updated on September 10, 2008.