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Training Dates 2011-2012

These dates are valid for Sep 2011 through Apr 2012.

Trainings must be completed in order (A, B, C, I, II, III)

Trainees returning from last year should:

  • Email the training director to determine which courses need to be repeated.
  • Resubmit both the ESAR and King County application forms

Course A - Orientation
(7:00-9:00 PM)
Please bring photo ID. Drivers, please bring proof of auto insurance

  • Issaquah: Aug 23, Aug 25, Sep 6, Sep 8, Sep 20, Sep 22, Oct 4, Oct 6, Oct 18, Oct 20

Course B Prep - Optional clinic for Course B attendees
(Wed 7:00-9:00PM)

  • TBD: Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 16, Nov 30

Course B - Search Theory and Field Practice
(Sat 6:30 AM to Sun 3:00-4:00 PM)

Course C - First Aid / Map and Compass

First Aid/CPR, Saturdays 7:00am - 5:00pm

Map and Compass, Sundays 8:00am - 1:00pm

Course I - Navigation Practice
(Sat 7:00 AM to Sun 1:00-3:00 PM)

  • Camp Brinkley: Nov 19-20, Dec 3-4, Dec 17-18, Jan 7-8, Jan 21-22

Course II - Navigation Evaluation
(Sat 7:00 AM to Sun 1:00-3:00 PM)

  • Camp Brinkley: Dec 17-18, Jan 7-8, Jan 21-22, Feb 4-5, Feb 18-19

Course III - Mock Search
(Sat 7:00 AM to Sun 1:00-3:00 PM)

  • Location TBD: Mar 3-4, Mar 17-18, Mar 31-Apr 1

SAR Academy (Course IV) - Crime Scene, Helicopter, Orientation
(7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sun)

  • South Seattle Community College: TBD (April)
  • South Seattle Community College: TBD (May)

Camp Brinkley Work Party - Pays for use of the camp for the season
(9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

Graduation Dinner

  • Location TBD: TBD (Early April)

Training Locations

View a map of all of our training locations, or get driving directions: [View Map].

  • Bellevue: Belleuve Public Safety Training Center
    1838 116th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA (entrance off of NE 22nd Pl)
  • Camp Brinkley: Approximately 15 miles north of Monroe, WA
    See Training Packet for directions
  • Issaquah: Eastside Fire and Rescue Headquarters
    175 - Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027 (East door)