Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue
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Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue is a ground SAR unit with both Adult and Youth volunteers We also provide communications assistance for local events.
We assist local law enforcement in the search for missing persons in urban and wilderness environments, natural disasters, recovery of evidence and evacuation of the injured. PCESAR is a non-profit volunteer organization. Our members range in age from 14-70+. Though we are always recruiting new members, our training season runs from November-April. For more information or to contact our recruiter, visit our website.
The second incident featured in the clip involved two of our volunteers from Pierce County Explorer Search & Rescue.
While out hiking and exploring the area, they unexpectedly came upon an emergency involving injured parties with a vehicle accident. Without hesitation, they immediately put their training into action. One volunteer used their unit-programmed radio due to no cell coverage to establish communications and coordinate an emergency response from the Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department, ensuring responding resources had the information they needed. The second volunteer quickly made access to the patients and began providing care while awaiting the arrival of first responders.
Both volunteers demonstrated exceptional composure, professionalism, and maturity under stressful circumstances. Most importantly, they operated entirely within the scope of their training, recognizing the emergency, activating the appropriate resources, maintaining clear communications, and providing immediate assistance until additional help arrived. Their actions reflect the high standards of training, teamwork, and service that our members strive to uphold; even when they are off duty.
We are incredibly proud of these young volunteers and the way they represented both themselves and our organization. Their quick thinking and calm response helped ensure the patients received care as rapidly as possible.
If stories like this inspire you and you’re interested in learning valuable emergency response, search and rescue skills, navigation, first aid, and leadership skills while serving your community, we encourage you to learn more about joining Pierce County Explorer Search & Rescue. We need dedicated youth and adult volunteers who want to make a difference when their community needs them most. Applications will be open later this month! Check out our website for details!
Team Search and Rescanoe is over halfway to the end of the race! Check out their progress here!
05/28/2026
Seventy48 is just a few days away and several of our volunteers operate Team Search and Res-canoe are making their final preparations! They are halfway to their fundraising goal to help support Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue. We would be so appreciative of your support! Follow the link below to donate!
https://givebutter.com/team-search-and-res-canoe-copy-bfz8n7
Team Search and Res-canoe - 2026 Seventy48 Race By Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue
05/25/2026
Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
Memorial Day is more than a long weekend — it is a day of reflection, gratitude, and remembrance for those who gave their lives protecting the freedoms we enjoy every day.
At Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, we are especially grateful for the courage, selflessness, and dedication shown by our nation’s heroes. Their legacy of service continues to inspire our volunteers as we serve our community.
Please join us in taking a moment today to remember the fallen and the families who carry their memory forward.
Never forgotten.
05/25/2026
**UPDATE**
The missing individual has been located by searchers.
We are deployed to Tehaleh in Bonney Lake to search for a female with Dementia alongside PCSO and partner agencies.
05/24/2026
Tomorrow is National Missing Children’s Day! This is an important reminder that we have a responsibility to protect every child from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Report suspected abuse or neglect by calling 911 or 1-800-ENDHARM (1-866-363-4276). Please make child safety a priority.
We would like to bring awareness to Misty Copsey today. Misty was just 14 years old when she went missing on September 17, 1992 from downtown Puyallup. We need your help, if you have any information, please contact us at 253-770-3343 or [email protected].
05/22/2026
05/22/2026
K9 Benz has crossed the rainbow bridge. Benz and his handler Omar were a major asset to our community.
05/22/2026
This week, as part of Washington States Search and Rescue Week, we want to recognize the dedicated volunteers of Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue who give their time, energy, and heart to serving our community.
Our members train year-round to respond alongside the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and other mutual aid partners during missing person searches, evidence searches, disaster response, and emergency incidents throughout Pierce County and beyond. Whether it’s the middle of the night, severe weather, or difficult terrain, our volunteers step up when people need help most.
Over the past year alone, our team has responded to dozens of missions, completed thousands of hours of training, and participated in community outreach and disaster operations — all while remaining a completely volunteer-powered and donation-funded organization.
Search and Rescue is more than finding missing people. It is teamwork, compassion, leadership, resilience, and service to others.
To every volunteer, family member, supporter, and partnering agency that makes this mission possible: thank you.
So Others May Live.
If you would like to support Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue through volunteering or donations, please visit: SoOthersMayLive.org
05/08/2026
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Pacific Northwest Search & Rescue Conference!
We are excited to officially welcome attendees from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond to join us October 30 – November 1, 2026 at the beautiful Cascade Camp & Conference Center in Yelm, Washington!
This year’s conference will bring together:
-Search & Rescue Volunteers
-Law Enforcement
-Firefighters
-Medical Providers
-Emergency Workers
-Outdoor Leaders
-Technical Rescue Personnel
…and many more from across the SAR community.
Attendees can expect:
✅ Hands-on and classroom-based training
✅ Expert instructors from around the region
✅ Networking with SAR professionals and volunteers
✅ Vendor expo and equipment demonstrations
✅ Lodging and meals included with conference registration
✅ Specialized courses covering search management, technical rescue, medical topics, search planning, field operations, leadership development, and more
Lodging is summer camp style with shared sleeping areas assigned by unit/team. Limited RV and tent camping spots are also available. There are passes available without lodging as well for our more local folks.
Prices increase July 1st — register early to secure your spot!
Registration:
https://www.pnwsarconference.com/registration
Conference Website:
https://www.pnwsarconference.com/
We cannot wait to bring the SAR community together for an incredible weekend of training, collaboration, and professional development.
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10923 54th Street E
Puyallup, WA
98372