Ketchikan Volunteer Rescue Squad
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As members of the Ketchikan Volunteer Rescue Squad we share in the freedom and independence made possible by living in Southeast Alaska.
The Ketchikan Volunteer Rescue Squad is a highly trained, all volunteer, non-profit organization that conducts wilderness search, rescue, and recovery missions in Southeast Alaska. We share a vision and are dedicated to providing a safe community and work place through innovative, well equipped, and well trained volunteer professionals. We take pride in our long history and those traditional value
04/18/2026
In honor of Earth Day this week, KVRS volunteers spent the morning cleaning up a portion of North Tongass Highway
04/06/2026
Thank you for your interest, the course is now full.
KVRS is hosting a NOLS accredited Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course this weekend (April 11-12) and a few spots have opened up for the training that we are making available to the public.
When: Saturday, April 11-Sunday, April 12
8:00 am-5:00 pm
The class runs two full days (8:00 am-5:00 pm) and those offered a spot in the training must be able to guarantee their attendance for the full duration of the course.
Cost: $400/person
If you are interested in participating, please fill out the application below:
2026 Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Class The Ketchikan Volunteer Rescue Squad is able to host a two day NOLS accredited Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course on Saturday, April 11 - Sunday, April 12 2026. The cost of attendance is $400 per person. This course is open to the public on a space available basis. KVRS will reimburse active members....
11/16/2025
Thank you to everyone that joined us at Ward Lake today for the 75th anniversary picnic. It was great to see some familiar faces, and we really appreciate the support from the community!
A special thanks to The Green Coffee Bean Co. for supplying coffee, North Tongass Volunteer Fire Department for grilling supplies, and Ketchikan Daily News & Tongass Historical Museum for assistance with researching the history of KVRS.
11/14/2025
Join us tomorrow at the Ward Lake shelters from 11-2! We will be grilling up hot dogs & hamburgers while celebrating 75 years of service to the community
Join us on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 11-2 at the Ward Lake shelters to celebrate 75 years of service to the community!
11/05/2025
10/23/2025
Join us on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 11-2 at the Ward Lake shelters to celebrate 75 years of service to the community!
10/18/2025
We still have lots of pumpkins at City Park. Now selling at two for $20.
10/18/2025
Come on down to City Park today from 12-2 for pumpkins, fall treats, and some rainy day fun!
10/11/2025
Today we had a joint training event to practice searching for subjects with the use of a drone. We want to thank Jason and KPUtv for sharing this resource and taking the time (on a rare sunny Saturday in October) to train with us!
10/02/2025
Thank you to Holland America Line for your support of the Ketchikan Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Earlier this morning, representatives of the rescue squad attended a reception aboard the Eurodam to accept a generous donation from Holland America Line. As an all volunteer non-profit organization we rely on the time & efforts of our membership and donations from the community to achieve our mission. This gift of $5000 from Holland America will fund training and the replacement of essential equipment that will allow us to continue serving our community.
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7550 N Tongass Highway
Ketchikan, AK
99901