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Regional Special Vehicles Unit - RSVU.org What is RSVU? Regional Special Vehicle Unit (RSVU) is a 100% volunteer based, non-profit Search and Rescue based in King County, WA

Regional Special Vehicle Unit (RSVU) is a volunteer based, non-profit organization, based in King County and Washington State, specializing in mobile search and rescue operations in terrain that would not be passable by conventional vehicles. (ATV’s and Snowmobiles) With roots in mobile, mountain and ground searches, we have a team of rescuers, communications and wilderness specialists to assist in active rescue, search and/or recovery missions. Our members – RSVU is 100% made of volunteers that dedicate themselves to serving the communities of King county. The team continually strives to follow the most current rescue methodology and practices in providing the safest, most expedient, and effective rescue operations available. This while maintaining the highest proficiency in search and rescue techniques, wilderness and off-road navigation and operations. RSVU relies completely on its volunteers, their personal all-terrain vehicles and their equipment. Our volunteers come from vast backgrounds, are typically members of other SAR units as well and represent years of accumulated search and rescue experience. RSVU, under the guidance of King County Office of Emergency management, trains and works together with public safety agencies to ensure that the public is served in the best way possible. There is a considerable amount of funds needed to run our operational team. These funds covers mostly protective equipment for our team members, required communications gear, vehicle assistance and recovery gear, along with rigorous and costly training courses that are required WA State core compliance. As RSVU is a registered nonprofit and is entirely self-funding, the majority of this money is raised through fundraisers and donations.

We are out with Pierce County 4x4 Search & Rescue and Kittitas County Search and Rescue ORV Team supporting the Ultra Fe...
09/19/2026

We are out with Pierce County 4x4 Search & Rescue and Kittitas County Search and Rescue ORV Team supporting the Ultra Fest. 100 mile, 100K, 50 mile, 50K and 26k

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Snoqualmie Valley for inviting me to speak at today’s meeting about Search and Rescue. I...
09/17/2026

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Snoqualmie Valley for inviting me to speak at today’s meeting about Search and Rescue. I truly appreciated the opportunity to share more about our mission, the work our volunteers do, and how we serve our community.

Supporting the light at the end of the tunnel with Eastside Fire & Rescue
09/13/2026

Supporting the light at the end of the tunnel with Eastside Fire & Rescue

Supporting the cascade_express_marathon_half today with Pierce County 4x4 Search & Rescue
09/12/2026

Supporting the cascade_express_marathon_half today with Pierce County 4x4 Search & Rescue

We are supporting the Jack and Jill Marathon again today. Busy day yesterday!
07/26/2026

We are supporting the Jack and Jill Marathon again today. Busy day yesterday!

07/26/2026
Hanging out at the Snoqualmie pass Block party.
06/27/2026

Hanging out at the Snoqualmie pass Block party.

RAD team out today and supporting a local businesses. Rio BravoHappy Fathers Day to everyone out there!
06/21/2026

RAD team out today and supporting a local businesses. Rio Bravo
Happy Fathers Day to everyone out there!

06/18/2026

A Lifesaving Response (June 17, 2026)

📣Recognizing our Rapid Alpine Deployment (RAD) Team Members from King County Explorer Search and Rescue and Regional Special Vehicles Unit - RSVU.org

We would like to bring recognition to the swift and decisive actions of two RAD Team volunteers from an incident out at Franklin Falls earlier today.

While attempting to cross a creek, a 5-year-old child stepped into a deep hole. The current immediately swept her feet out from under her, carrying her downstream in 40-degree water.

The two members from King County Explorer Search and Rescue acted without hesitation. Both volunteers entered the thigh-deep, freezing water, reached the child, and pulled her to safety before she could be carried further down the creek.

⏱️Why Their Quick Action Mattered:

The environment downstream presented life-threatening hazards. Just below the rescue site, the creek narrows into a steep, rocky slot canyon that is difficult to access by trail. Several large log jams created a "strainer" hazard where water can pin a person underneath.

It is easy to look at this and think that it was luck of the draw that the RAD team was out at Franklin Falls today - we were in the right place, at the right time. But it's not just luck, it's strategic deployment. Our teams map common "hot spots" along the I-90 corridor that our volunteers proactively deploy to during the summer months, particularly during times of increased tourism like we're seeing right now. Accidents happen, and we know it's when, not if we'll get the call!

King County Sheriff's Office Marine Rescue Dive Unit and Valley Pool Together both have great tips on staying safe around water.

Teams are assisting eastsidefirerescue and Wa state fish and game for a bear issue on Mt Si. We ask that you stay clear ...
06/16/2026

Teams are assisting eastsidefirerescue and Wa state fish and game for a bear issue on Mt Si. We ask that you stay clear of the area for now.

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