PNWSAR 2026 Application period has ended
Please contact us for more information
What to Know Before Applying
- Must be 18 or older
- 100% volunteer organization (no compensation)
- Missions occur 24/7 in all weather conditions
- We handle various situations: missing hikers, hunters, children, Alzheimer's patients, evidence searches
- Membership requires meeting state and team requirements within specified timeframes
Training Schedule Overview
Monthly Meetings
- Prospects/Trainees: 1800-1900 (March - October)
- Full Team: 1900-2100 (January - November)
2026 Prospect Schedule
- March 7-8: Initial Training (Mandatory)
- March 21: Full Team Field Training
- April 18: Prospect Field Training
- April 19: Full Team Field Training
- May 16: Full Team Field Training
- May 30: Qualification Day (Mandatory)
2026 Trainee Schedule
- June 13: Trainee Field Training
- June 14: Full Team Field Training
- July 18: Trainee Field Training
- July 19: Full Team Field Training
- August 15: Full Team Field Training
- September 19: Trainee Field Training
- September 20: Full Team Field Training
- October 17: Full Team Field Training
- November 14: SAR Olympics
Note: Cannot miss more than 2 consecutive months of trainings to remain operational
Required Personal Equipment