Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

Search and Rescue

Thurston County Search & Rescue

​Thurston County Search and Rescue are organizations made up of volunteers from the local community that dedicate their time and money to serve the community in its time of need.

See below for specific areas where you can get involved.

Thurston County Amateur Radio Emergency Service - TCARES

​Thurston County ARES/RACES Amateur Radio Unit participates in many amateur radio and other public service related operations, events and missions.

Thurston County Jeep Patrol

​The Thurston County Sheriff's Jeep Patrol is a well-trained, all volunteer 501(C)3 non-profit organization committed to saving lives and property by providing four-wheel drive support to Emergency Management for search and rescue in Thurston and adjacent counties.

Thurston County Search & Rescue

The Thurston County Search and Rescue Council (TCSARC) is made up of volunteer SAR units who specialize in areas such as ground searching, mobile, K9, and search planning. Unit members dedicate their time and resources to serve the community in times of need.

Washington Explorer Search & Rescue - WESAR

Washington Explorer Search & Rescue is a statewide organization comprised of youth and adult volunteers dedicated to helping those who are lost or injured in wilderness or urban settings.