State of Search and Rescue
Search and rescue plays a critical but often unseen role in keeping our community safe. This presentation provides an overview of Spokane County Search and Rescue—who the volunteers are, how the organization is structured, and how missions are initiated and carried out in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office. Rob will walk through what happens from themoment a 911 call comes in to the conclusion of a mission. The presentation will also highlight the extensive training required to prepare volunteers for challenging and sometimes dangerous situations, along with the team’s community outreachand prevention efforts. Finally, Rob will provide a high-level look at how the program is funded, how resources are used, and how community support helps ensure that trained volunteers are ready when the call for help comes.
Brief Speaker Bio
Rob Brewer has been a search and rescue volunteer inSpokane County for more than 25 years. He is a past Chair of the Spokane County Search and Rescue Council and currently serves as a member of the county’s Mountain Rescue Unit. Rob has also served on the board of the Washington State Searchand Rescue Volunteer Advisory Council and currently sits on the board of the National Association for Search and Rescue. Whenhe’s not responding to emergencies or training, Rob works in ITand public service and is grateful to his wife and three children, who generously support his commitment to serving the community