Summit to Sound is a Search & Rescue organization
based in Whatcom County, Washington
Summit to Sound is a member of the Whatcom County Search & Rescue Council, and is one of the most diverse units in Whatcom County. Summit to Sound consists of several specialty groups, including the Dog Group, the Ground Group, the Technical Water Rescue Group, the Horse Group, the ATV Group, and EMS. Some members carry other rescue credentials, such as EMTs, low-angle rescue, and more. Each group within Summit to Sound trains to an exceptional level within their specialty, in addition to the basic requirements of a good SAR responder.
WHAT WE DO
Summit to Sound responds to missions in Whatcom County, mutual aid calls in Washington State, and has responded to mutual aid requests in British Columbia, Canada.
Search & Rescue is called upon by the Sheriff’s Department, but is an all-volunteer organization. We rely on your donations to purchase the equipment we use, as well as to train members to respond to emergencies in Whatcom County.
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DONATIONS
Please consider a donation to Summit to Sound Search and Rescue. Now accepting online donations through PayPal!
NEXT MEETING
Our next business meeting will be the third Tuesday of every month, at 7:00 PM.
Ground Team
Ground team trains in Navigation Map and Compass, First Aid CPR, Search Techniques, etc.
K-9 Search
Our K-9 Search and Rescue teams are certified in scent detection and recovery work. Training happens four times a month.
Swift Water Team
Swift water team trains to identify hazards and apply limited techniques on rescues & various events throughout the year.
Communications
Emergency communications coordinates people and transmitting information between first responders and operations.
Equine
Equine team is a specialty team within SAR for off road terrain, logistic support & transportation. They move faster with a higher vantage point.
EMS
EMS team are specialty trained to provide initial medical care in the field.
ATV
ATV team is a quick response. Searching terrain unassailable by mobile units or efficiently on foot.
