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Basic Training Orientation Packet
Information surrounding basic training including membership requirements, training courses overview, and more.
Code of Conduct
King County Explorer Search and Rescue's offical document concerning personnel conduct.
48hr Pack List
Official gear list for a "48 hour" backpack, used in training and mission response.
2024-2025 Training Season
Course A: Orientation
Prerequisites:
- Sign Up for Course A
| Course Name | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Course A: Orientation | July 15th 7:00pm - 9:00pm | King County Search & Rescue Headquarters |
| Course A: Orientation | July 17th 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Seattle Mountaineers |
| Course A: Orientation | July 23rd 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Seattle Mountaineers |
| Course A: Orientation | July 25th 7:00pm - 9:00pm | King County Search & Rescue Headquarters |
Meet The Team Hike
Prerequisites:
- Course A
| Course Name | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Meet The Team Hike | July 24th 6:30pm - 9:30pm | TBD |
| Meet The Team Hike | July 30th 6:30pm - 9:30pm | TBD |
| Meet The Team Hike | August 8th 6:30pm - 9:30pm | TBD |
| Meet The Team Hike | August 9th 6:30pm - 9:30pm | TBD |
Course B: Map and Compass
Prerequisites:
- Course A
- Acceptance into 2024-25 Training Class
- Course Fee Paid ($250) - Do not make a course fee payment until you have successfully registered for Course B
| Course Name | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Course B: Map and Compass | September 15th 9:00am - 5:00pm | Eastside Fire and Rescue Headquarters |
| Course B: Map and Compass | September 29th 9:00am - 5:00pm | Eastside Fire and Rescue Headquarters |
| Course B: Map and Compass | October 12th 9:00am - 5:00pm | Issaquah Highlands - Fire Station 73 |
Introduction to Searcher First Aid
Prerequisites:
- Course B
| Course Name | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Searcher First Aid | October 6th 9:00am - 6:00pm | King County Search & Rescue Headquarters |
| Introduction to Searcher First Aid | October 20th 9:00am - 6:00pm | King County Search & Rescue Headquarters |
| Introduction to Searcher First Aid | October 26th 9:00am - 6:00pm | King County Search & Rescue Headquarters |
Course C: Search Theory and Field Practice
Prerequisites:
- Course B
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
| Course Name | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Course C: Search Theory and Field Practice | November 2-3 Sat 6:30am - Sun 4:00pm | Camp Edward |
| Course C: Search Theory and Field Practice | November 9-10 Sat 6:30am - Sun 4:00pm | Camp Edward |
| Course C: Search Theory and Field Practice | Deceber 7-8 Sat 6:30am - Sun 4:00pm | Valley Camp |
Course I: Navigation Practice
Prerequisites:
- Course C
| Course Name | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Course I: Navigation Practice | January 4-5 Sat 6:20am - Sun 3:00pm | Camp Edward |
| Course I: Navigation Practice | January 18-19 Sat 6:20am - Sun 3:00pm | Camp Edward |
Course II: Navigation Evaluation
Prerequisites:
- Course I
| Course Name | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Course II: Navigation Evaluation | January 18-19 Sat 7:00am - Sun 3:00pm | Camp Edward |
| Course II: Navigation Evaluation | February 1-2 Sat 7:00am - Sun 3:00pm | Camp Edward |
| Course II: Navigation Evaluation | February 8-9 Sat 7:00am - Sun 3:00pm | Camp Edward |
Advanced Searcher First Aid
Prerequisites:
- Course II
- Introduction to Searcher First Aid
| Course Name | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Searcher First Aid | February 1st 9:00am - 6:00pm | King County Search & Rescue Headquarters |
| Advanced Searcher First Aid | February 8th 9:00am - 6:00pm | King County Search & Rescue Headquarters |
| Advanced Searcher First Aid | February 15th 9:00am - 6:00pm | King County Search & Rescue Headquarters |
Course III: Mock Missions
Prerequisites:
- Searcher First Aid
| Course Name | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Course III: Mock Missions | March 1-2 Sat 7:00am - Sun 3:00pm | TBD |
| Course III: Mock Missions | March 22-23 Sat 7:00am - Sun 3:00pm | TBD |
Operations Orientation
Prerequisites:
- Course III
| Course Name | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Orientation | March 19th 6:30pm - 9:30pm | King County Search & Rescue Headquarters |
| Operations Orientation | March 25th 6:30pm - 9:30pm | King County Search & Rescue Headquarters |
| Operations Orientation | March 31st 6:30pm - 9:30pm | King County Search & Rescue Headquarters |
Graduation
Prerequisites:
- Course III
| Course Name | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation | April 6th 1:00pm - 4:00pm | TBD |