The 4X4 unit meets the second Tuesday of the month. They were founded in 1996 and started their service by assisting King County Emergency Management during flood disasters. Members are trained in many aspects of search and rescue, i.e., wilderness navigation and survival, first aid, evacuation methods, etc. Missions vary from lost and injured outdoor users and downed aircraft to evidence recovery and disaster relief. King County Search Dogs King County Search Dogs provides canine search services within King County.
All handlers are volunteers and provide their own dogs and outdoor equipment.
Teams also train in speciality search areas such as evidence search, water search, disaster or avalanche search. King County Horseback Search and Rescue Members of this group are qualified horse owners who volunteer their time as a horse and rider team to aid in the search for lost, injured or missing persons. Teams may also assist in transportation of equipment such as medical supplies, litters, radios, etc. Members are trained in wilderness navigation, first aid, search techniques and survival skills, all working within a team environment. Rescue One is an all volunteer organization, established under the auspices of KCFD 28.