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Training Materials

Basic Training Orientation Packet

Information surrounding basic training including membership requirements, training courses overview, and more.

2025 Parent Packet - Youth

Information for parents of youth members regarding training, requirements, and expectations.

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.

Training Schedule

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Supplemental Mapwork

Review and practice mapwork problems similar to those used in training.

2026-27 Training Season

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Training Calendar

We strive to follow the established schedule; however, unforeseen circumstances may occasionally necessitate changes to the planned dates. While such instances are rare, they do occur. Please note that successful completion of all courses is required to complete basic training.

Course A: Orientation

Prerequisites:

  • Sign Up for Course A
Course NameDateLocation
Course A: OrientationTBDn/a

Meet The Team Hike

Prerequisites:

  • Course A
  • Completed Application
Course NameDateLocation
Meet The Team HikeTBDTBD

Course B: Map and Compass

Prerequisites:

  • Course A
  • Acceptance into 2025-26 Training Class
  • Course Fee Paid ($250) - Do not make a course fee payment until you have successfully registered for Course B
Course NameDateLocation
Course B: Map and CompassTBDTBD

Introduction to Searcher First Aid

Prerequisites:

  • Course B
Course NameDateLocation
Introduction to Searcher First AidTBDTBD

Course C: Search Theory and Field Practice

Prerequisites:

  • Course B
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
  • Searcher First Aid Introduction
Course NameDateLocation
Course C: Search Theory and Field PracticeTBDTBD

Course I: Navigation Practice

Prerequisites:

  • Course C
Course NameDateLocation
Course I: Navigation PracticeTBDTBD

Advanced Searcher First Aid

Prerequisites:

  • Course C
Course NameDateLocation
Advanced Searcher First AidTBDTBD

Course II: Navigation Evaluation

Prerequisites:

  • Course I
  • Advanced Searcher First Aid
Course NameDateLocation
Course II: Navigation EvaluationTBDTBD

Course III: Mock Missions

Prerequisites:

  • Course II
Course NameDateLocation
Course III: Mock MissionsTBDTBD

Operations Orientation

Prerequisites:

  • Course III
Course NameDateLocation
Operations OrientationTBDTBD

Graduation

Prerequisites:

  • Course III
Course NameDateLocation
GraduationTBDTBD