Team Landing Portlet
King County 4x4 SAR
Team Information
| 27 members | 316 brands |
Growing from a group with limited training and small vehicles (mostly Jeeps), 4X4 currently has around 100 members who are mission ready. This unit's primary mission is to provide transportation to other search and rescue organizations through the use of all-wheel terrain vehicles that are capable of negotiating terrain that would not be passable by conventional vehicles. This unit is also capable of conducting night road searches, traffic control, radio relay, and helicopter support.
Members are trained using their own vehicle in off-road driving, drive a variety of vehicles, and take an active role in King County Search and Rescue Association (KCSARA) functions. Members are highly skilled in using electronic equipment to locate downed aircraft, in wilderness and off-road navigation, and in radio communications. Many members are part of KCSARA's Electronic Locating Transmitter (ELT) team. Members from 4X4 also respond to disaster situations in the community by providing transportation and communications services. The 4X4 unit has expanded its role to assist the King County Sheriff's Office with Incident Command System (ICS) needs.

