CISM Program Support During COVID-19 Outbreak

CISM Program Support During COVID-19 Outbreak

Fellow SAR Volunteers, We are all in the midst of an unprecedented public health emergency. The COVID-19 outbreak affects everyone, but first responders are affected more than many others. Along with the physical health and safety risks you face, this outbreak has a...
Provincial Funding Announcement

Provincial Funding Announcement

The entire Ground Search and Rescue community in British Columbia is delighted with the Province’s announcement of $18.6 million to fund the 80 recognized GSAR groups across BC. This will provide 3 years of stable funding to the 80 groups and begin to implement the...
Update on Announced Funding for SAR in BC

Update on Announced Funding for SAR in BC

On January 27, 2016 the Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness, Naomi Yamamoto, announced that the provincial government would be providing $10-million in one-time funding to help bolster training, administrative support and equipment renewals for Ground Search...
BCSARA Funding Model Announcement

BCSARA Funding Model Announcement

In January, the Province of BC announced $10 million in funding for the British Columbia Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) as further support for ground search and rescue (GSAR) volunteers across the province.  These funds are essential to continuing the...