2026
Training
- March 22 – Introduction to Field Operations
- May 2 – Emergency Animal Sheltering
- June 27 – Transport Training
- September 19 – Introduction to Field Operations
- October 16 & 17 – Annual Exercise
Register for any training at https://wasart.org/register.
Monthly Technical Rescue Training
Other Events
- March 18 – General membership meeting (Zoom)
- July 12 – Summer Picnic
- September 16 – General membership meeting (Zoom)
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING AND EVENTS
Introduction to Field Operations
March 2026 – Snohomish
September 2026 – Buckley
9AM – 5PM (sign in starts at 8:30)
Tuition: $50 for new members, $80 for non-members, $0 for instructors and staff
Click here to see course details and register.
Emergency Animal Sheltering
May 2026
Enumclaw
9AM – 5PM (sign in starts at 8:30)
Tuition: Free for members
Click here to see course details and register.
Transport
June 2026
Enumclaw Expo Center
45224 284th Ave SE
Enumclaw, WA 98022
9AM – 5PM (sign in starts at 8:30)
Tuition: Free for members
Click here to see course details and register.
Annual Exercise
October 2026
Enumclaw Expo Center
45224 284th Ave SE
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Day 1: 3PM – 7PM (optional participation)
Day 2: 9AM – 5PM (sign in starts at 8:30)
Tuition: Free
Click here to see course details and register.
TRT SCHEDULE
The Technical Response Team is the heart of WASART’s response.
Training sessions are generally from 9-4 on a weekend day. Check our Calendar for date and locations of upcoming training sessions. All WASART members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Members from other search and rescue organizations may attend as well. There is no charge for the training sessions. Contact trtmanager@wasart.org for info or to attend.
Technical Rescue Training
Monthly
9AM – 4PM
Location: Varies
Tuition: Free
No registration required, please contact the team manager at trtmanager@wasart.org.
The technical rescue team practices at least monthly, generally alternating between small and large animal rescue techniques.
Resource: Training Curriculum