King County 4x4 Search and Rescue

King County 4x4 Search and Rescue (KC4x4SAR) is based out of King County, Washington, USA (Greater Seattle Area). KC4x4SAR is a 100% volunteer organization with no paid positions or staff. The organization has an IRS 501(c)(3) determination and are funded entirely by donations from the public.
As a member organization of the King County Search and Rescue Association (KCSARA), 4x4 works with the other KCSARA member units under the direction of the King County Sheriff’s Office to conduct missions of health and safety throughout King County (and sometimes beyond).
History.
4×4 Search and Rescue has been active in King County since 1964. A group of men saw a need to assist others in looking for lost or injured hikers and outdoors enthusiasts that were up logging roads in the mountains or otherwise “away from civilization.” They approached the King County Police with this idea and as a result, 4X4 became a reality. Incorporated as 4x4 Rescue Council, Inc., the organization adopted a dba of King County 4x4 Search & Rescue to better describe the organization's operational role.
What 4x4 Does.
4×4 is tasked with general support requiring transport and extended travel Search and Rescue operations.
4X4 team members have skill sets in the following areas: