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Training Materials

Basic Training Orientation Packet

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

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2025 Parent Packet - Youth

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

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Code of Conduct

King County Explorer Search and Rescue's offical document concerning personnel conduct.

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48hr Pack List

Official gear list for a "48 hour" backpack, used in training and mission response.

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Training Schedule

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2025-2026 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: OrientationJuly 17th 7:00pm - 9:00pmn/a
Course A: OrientationJuly 21st 6:30pm - 8:30pmn/a
Course A: OrientationJuly 22nd 7:00pm - 9:00pmn/a
Course A: OrientationJuly 28th 7:00pm - 9:00pmn/a

Meet The Team Hike

Prerequisites:

  • Course A
  • Completed Application
Course NameDateLocation
Meet The Team HikeAugust 6th 6:30pm - 9:30pmTBD
Meet The Team HikeAugust 8th 6:30pm - 9:30pmTBD
Meet The Team HikeAugust 9th 8:30am - 11:30amTBD
Meet The Team HikeAugust 20th 6:30pm - 9:30pmTBD
Meet The Team HikeAugust 28th 6:30pm - 9:30pmTBD

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 CompassSeptember 13th 9:00am - 5:00pmTBD
Course B: Map and CompassSeptember 21st 9:00am - 5:00pmTBD
Course B: Map and CompassOctober 5th 9:00am - 5:00pmTBD

Introduction to Searcher First Aid

Prerequisites:

  • Course B
Course NameDateLocation
Introduction to Searcher First AidOctober 11th 9:00am - 6:00pmTBD
Introduction to Searcher First AidOctober 26th 9:00am - 6:00pmTBD
Introduction to Searcher First AidNovember 8th 9:00am - 6:00pmTBD

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 PracticeNovember 1-2 Sat 6:30am - Sun 4:00pmCamp Edward
Course C: Search Theory and Field PracticeNovember 15-16 Sat 6:30am - Sun 4:00pmCamp Edward
Course C: Search Theory and Field PracticeDecember 6-7 Sat 6:30am - Sun 4:00pmCamp Edward

Course I: Navigation Practice

Prerequisites:

  • Course C
Course NameDateLocation
Course I: Navigation PracticeDecember 6-7 Sat 6:20am - Sun 3:00pmCamp Edward
Course I: Navigation PracticeJanuary 10-11 Sat 6:20am - Sun 3:00pmCamp Edward
Course I: Navigation PracticeJanuary 24-25 Sat 6:20am - Sun 3:00pmCamp Edward

Advanced Searcher First Aid

Prerequisites:

  • Course C
Course NameDateLocation
Advanced Searcher First AidDecember 13th 9:00am - 6:00pmTBD
Advanced Searcher First AidJanuary 17th 9:00am - 6:00pmTBD
Advanced Searcher First AidJanuary 31st 9:00am - 6:00pmTBD

Course II: Navigation Evaluation

Prerequisites:

  • Course I
  • Advanced Searcher First Aid
Course NameDateLocation
Course II: Navigation EvaluationJanuary 24-25 Sat 7:00am - Sun 3:00pmCamp Edward
Course II: Navigation EvaluationFebruary 7-8 Sat 7:00am - Sun 3:00pmCamp Edward
Course II: Navigation EvaluationFebruary 21-22 Sat 7:00am - Sun 3:00pmCamp Edward

Course III: Mock Missions

Prerequisites:

  • Course II
Course NameDateLocation
Course III: Mock MissionsMarch 7-8 Sat 7:00am - Sun 3:00pmTBD
Course III: Mock MissionsMarch 21-22 Sat 7:00am - Sun 3:00pmTBD

Operations Orientation

Prerequisites:

  • Course III
Course NameDateLocation
Operations OrientationMarch TBD 6:30pm - 9:30pmTBD
Operations OrientationMarch TBD 6:30pm - 9:30pmTBD
Operations OrientationApril TBD 6:30pm - 9:30pmTBD

Graduation

Prerequisites:

  • Course III
Course NameDateLocation
GraduationApril 12th 2:30pm - 5:00pmTBD