When a call comes in, it starts with our Duty Officers—the first point of contact with WASART. They gather critical information, speak directly with the reporting party, provide initial guidance, and assess the situation. If a deployment is needed, they initiate the response and hand it off to a Call Coordinator. From there, Call Coordinators …
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Getting to the Dog Is Sometimes the Hardest Part 🐾
Before we can help the animal, we have to make sure we can safely reach them. Using anchors, ropes, and edge protection, our teams build controlled systems that allow us to safely access steep or exposed areas. Anchors are carefully selected, ropes are rigged to support both the rescuer and the load, and edge protection …
WASART Members Graduate Introduction to Field Operations to Become Deployable
Congratulations to the newest Introduction to Field Operation (IFO) graduates!
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Pepper – Dog Fallen Down a Steep Hillside
Late in the afternoon on February 26, WASART received a call about a dog named Pepper who had fallen down a steep hillside near Mud Mountain. Our Technical Rescue Team and equipment truck deployed to the scene.
Willow – Mare Trapped Beneath a Partially Collapsed Bridge
We received a call about an 800-pound Arabian mare named Willow who had become trapped beneath a partially collapsed bridge in Enumclaw. After escaping her pasture, Willow fell into a hole nearly 6 feet deep, where a large wooden and steel beam was pressing against her abdomen. The Enumclaw Fire Department was already on scene …
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Gus, Horse Needing a Lift Up
On December 29th, we received a call about a horse named Gus with a previous leg injury that was stuck laying down in the mud and unable to stand. Our Technical Rescue Team responded along with our equipment truck. Upon arriving on scene, we assessed the situation and devised a rescue plan. Gus was lying …
Mule Needing Help Out of Mud
WASART was contacted about a mule that was trapped in a knee deep mud hole in the middle of a field and was unable to self rescue. WASART’s Technical Rescue Team and equipment truck deployed to the scene. On arrival, we assessed the situation. There were muddy conditions in the pasture, including thick mud and …
Pogo, Dog Down Steep Hillside Over Puyallup River
On October 9th, WASART received a call about a dog named Pogo who was on a steep slope above the Puyallup river. A few days earlier, Pogo had managed to run off from his home. The owner contacted James Branson, of Three Retrievers Lost Pet Rescue, who located and reached Pogo after extensively searching. However, …
Yuki, Dog Over a Cliff
On Thursday morning we received a call about a Pyreness mix named Yuki who was stuck on a cliff ledge off the Pacific Northwest Trail in Whatcom County. WASART responded in partnership with our friends at Summit to Sound Search and Rescue (STS). We arrived on scene and met with the owner and STS responders. …
Dakota, Horse Who Fell Through a Bridge on Middle Fork Trail
On the evening of August 12th, we received a call about a horse named Dakota that had fallen through a wooden bridge on the Middle Fork trail. WASART deployed in partnership with King County Explorer Search and Rescue. The KCSAR Rapid Alpine Deployment Team was first on scene followed by responders from King County Explorer …
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