Province of BC Commits $10 Million for BC Ground Search and Rescue

2016-01-28 | Update

This is a good news story for British Columbia Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) groups and volunteers around the entire province. BCSARA wishes to express a sincere thank you to the Province of British Columbia and all of the individuals involved in making this...

Alternate Support Model Accepted for Internal Review

2016-01-06 | Announcements

To SAR Groups and agencies: On December 18 2015 BCSARA  and EMBC representatives met on the ‘Alternate Support Model for SAR in B.C.’ proposal. Following a presentation on the  reports from which the proposal was developed and revisions to the document reflecting...

BC SAR Rope Rescue Program Update Project

2016-01-05 | Update

December 2015 Progress Report Background As reported in October, the NIF funded project to update the BC SAR Rope Rescue Program got underway at the end of September with the hiring of a Project Management Team comprised of Ross Cloutier, Tom Volkers and Phil...

BCSARA Seasonal Safety Message #2

2016-01-05 | Announcements

   WINTER RESPONSE SAFETY MESSAGE  The SAR Volunteer Joint Health and Safety Committee reminds everyone that their safety is of the highest priority. If requested to respond during this winter season remember: Travelling in avalanche terrain requires the same...