We’ve received a few inquiries for details about the National SAR Secretariat’s SARScene national SAR conference being co-hosted by BCSARA. We are told that the funding request is with Defence Minster MacKay and will hopefully be approved soon. We are tentatively planning for October 18-21 in Kelowna and as soon as more details are available …
Powell River Search and Rescue have partnered with First Credit Union & Insurance to help them raise funds for a new rescue vehicle. If you “like” the credit union page, the will donate $5 to Powell River SAR. https://www.facebook.com/firstcugroup
April 21 to 27 is National Volunteer Week in Canada. BCSARA would like to recognize the dedication of the approximately 2500 SAR volunteers serving in groups in communities throughout British Columbia. These dedicated people performed over 1200 tasks (searches or rescues) for over 1600 lost or injured individuals in 2012/2013. Their commitment and community spirit …
The British Columbia Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) is pleased to announce that in cooperation with the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) a ‘Introduction to Search and Rescue in British Columbia Course’ will be available on-line to all SAR volunteers and agency staff without fee effective April 01, 2013. A link to the course …
Whistler SAR Can’t land a single engine helicopter at the medical clinic in Whistler. Instead they have to fly to the heliport, transfer to an ambulance, and drive the patient to the clinic. This editorial in the local Whistler newspaper, the Pique, provides more detail on the issue. In cases where the subject of a …
The British Columbia Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) is seeking representation from the Search and Rescue and business community in British Columbia and invite individuals to submit an Expression of Interest as outlined below. The newly created Fundraising and Public Relations Committee will be made up of Search and Rescue volunteers and representatives from the business community …