ABOUT US

Mission: Saving Lives & Building Resilience

Meet the dedicated team providing rapid response and humanitarian aid across the Pacific Northwest.

Built for Community Resilience

Incorporated in 2022 in Washington state, Pacific Rim Rescue is a mission-driven nonprofit committed to rapid emergency response and disaster relief.

Based in Issaquah, we bridge the gap between unexpected crises and effective support, empowering North American communities to recover and thrive with integrity.

A cinematic shot of rescue professionals planning a response over a map in a high-tech command center in the North American Pacific Northwest, cool blue lighting.
A cinematic shot of rescue professionals planning a response over a map in a high-tech command center in the North American Pacific Northwest, cool blue lighting.

Professionalism in Crisis

We operate with a commitment to integrity and compassion. Our team works closely with partners and volunteers to ensure aid reaches those in need quickly and efficiently.

Every effort is guided by the desire to make a meaningful difference for those facing urgent and unexpected challenges.

A professional North American response team standing in front of their facility in Issaquah, wearing medium blue uniforms, looking prepared and calm.
A professional North American response team standing in front of their facility in Issaquah, wearing medium blue uniforms, looking prepared and calm.

WHY WE SERVE

Commitment to Rapid Response

We bridge the gap between disaster and recovery. Our organized efforts empower families and individuals through awareness, readiness, and immediate support.

Professional aerial view of a relief distribution point in a North American suburban community, organized and calm, morning sunlight, light blue accents.
Professional aerial view of a relief distribution point in a North American suburban community, organized and calm, morning sunlight, light blue accents.

Emergency response programs

Humanitarian aid

Disaster preparedness training

Rescue support initiatives

OUR TEAM

Our Leaders

A professional network of disaster response experts, medical personnel, and volunteers serving the community.

Headshot of the Executive Director, wearing a professional dark blue shirt, in a bright North American office with a clean and trustworthy atmosphere.
Headshot of the Executive Director, wearing a professional dark blue shirt, in a bright North American office with a clean and trustworthy atmosphere.
Headshot of the Medical Support Chief in a professional dark blue uniform, North American clinical setting, showing compassion and readiness.
Headshot of the Medical Support Chief in a professional dark blue uniform, North American clinical setting, showing compassion and readiness.
Headshot of an Emergency Coordinator, professional North American male in a light blue polo shirt, standing in front of an operations center.
Headshot of an Emergency Coordinator, professional North American male in a light blue polo shirt, standing in front of an operations center.
Robert Vance

Executive Director

Crisis Management

Over 25 years of leadership
in emergency response.

Elena Thorne

Medical Chief

Emergency Care

Trauma Response
Certified specialist in

Sarah Blake

Aid Director

Crisis Logistics

Expert in rapid supply chain
and humanitarian distribution.

Headshot of the Outreach Lead, a professional female in a dark blue sweater, smiling warmly in a bright North American community center.
Headshot of the Outreach Lead, a professional female in a dark blue sweater, smiling warmly in a bright North American community center.
Headshot of a professional Logistics Specialist in a North American office setting, wearing a medium blue vest, looking into the camera with a confident and compassionate expression.
Headshot of a professional Logistics Specialist in a North American office setting, wearing a medium blue vest, looking into the camera with a confident and compassionate expression.
Headshot of a Field Operations Lead, a North American professional in protective rescue gear, outdoors near Issaquah, Washington, daytime.
Headshot of a Field Operations Lead, a North American professional in protective rescue gear, outdoors near Issaquah, Washington, daytime.
David Miller

Field Lead

Response Tactics

Specialist in remote rescue
and field operations.

Emily Chen

Outreach Lead

Public Education

Dedicated to community
readiness and safety training.

Marcus Reed

Logistics lead

Supply Ops

Aid Distribution
Managing complex logistics

OUR WORK

Rapid Response in Action

A professional rescue vehicle with Pacific Rim Rescue branding parked in a scenic North American mountain landscape, clear blue sky, sharp focus.
A professional rescue vehicle with Pacific Rim Rescue branding parked in a scenic North American mountain landscape, clear blue sky, sharp focus.
A close-up of professional rescue equipment and supply kits labeled for humanitarian aid, neatly organized in a bright North American warehouse, with dark blue and light blue accents.
A close-up of professional rescue equipment and supply kits labeled for humanitarian aid, neatly organized in a bright North American warehouse, with dark blue and light blue accents.
A close-up of hands shaking at a community agreement meeting, professional North American attire, soft light blue and off-white surroundings.
A close-up of hands shaking at a community agreement meeting, professional North American attire, soft light blue and off-white surroundings.
A wide shot of a community preparedness seminar held in a North American civic building, people focusing on a speaker in professional rescue attire.
A wide shot of a community preparedness seminar held in a North American civic building, people focusing on a speaker in professional rescue attire.
A group of dedicated volunteers in professional gear meeting outdoors in a North American park for an emergency drill, soft daylight, professional photography.
A group of dedicated volunteers in professional gear meeting outdoors in a North American park for an emergency drill, soft daylight, professional photography.
An action shot of humanitarian aid delivery boxes being unloaded from a rescue truck in a North American residential area, professional morning light.
An action shot of humanitarian aid delivery boxes being unloaded from a rescue truck in a North American residential area, professional morning light.
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Contact Information

23847 SE 59th St, Issaquah, WA

+1 425 391 1000

info@prrescue.org

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