King County Zone 1 Technical Rescue was formed by the creation of an Inter Local Agreement (ILA) between several East King County Fire Departments in 1998. 

Since it's creation, over 1500 students have taken our initial instruction classes. These students have come from here in King County as well as all over Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and Oregon. 

Current course offerings include:

NFPA 1670 and WAC Compliant-

• 40 HR Rope Rescue Technician
• 40 HR Confined Space Rescue Technician
• 40 HR Trench Rescue Technician
• Surface Water Rescue Technician
• Rescue Systems 1

Please contact us for more information.

Kyle Higgins

King County Zone 1 Technical Rescue Coordinator

425 587 3698

khiggins@kirklandwa.gov