Our Mission
We are a Volunteer, Non-Profit Organization that assists the Kitsap County Sheriffs Office with Water Search, Rescue and Recovery Missions. When asked we also work with other Washington State counties. The team responds to a variety of missions such as Dive Accidents, Vehicle/Vessel Recovery, Missing Persons In or Near the Water and In-Water Evidence Recovery. The SAR team consists of certified divers and surface support tenders.
Search
Underwater searches are designed around specific search patterns. We are trained in circular, jackstay, “U” pattern, and expanding square.
Rescue
Diver rescue, following an accident, is the process of avoiding or limiting further exposure to diving hazards and bringing a diver to a place of safety.
Recovery
Recovery techniques depend upon the type and size of the object. We have experience with recovering stolen items, vehicles, and drowning operations..
SAR Team Donations
USRV-KC is an all volunteer program so we rely heavily on receiving donations which assists us with supplying much needed dive gear and accessories to our SAR team. Thank you so much!
The following are examples of gear, supplies, and services we can accept. A percentage is listed in order of importance to the team. If you are interested in donating money via check or workplace giving please contact our team via the contact section. Thanks!
Boat
Intact working boat preferably with trailer.
Scuba Diving Gear
Properly functioning dive gear for search, rescue and recovery missions.
Search & Rescue Equipment
Marine grade ropes, hooks, markers, lift bags, etc.
Scuba Accessories
Reels, lines, boyues, compasses, dive knives, etc.
Our Search & Rescue (SAR) Team
Interested in joining our team of Search & Rescue Divers or with Shore/Boat Support? Email us

Rick

Corey

Felix

Christina

Steve

Nate

Leslie

Lauren

Mark

Troy

Benjamin

Travis

Tucker
Michael

Megan

Kevin

Eddie

‘Scuba’ Steve
