Highest Number of Searches and Rescues Recorded for July

Highest Number of Searches and Rescues Recorded for July

The BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) is greatly concerned over the highest number of searches and rescues ever recorded in the month of July. In July, Emergency Management BC recorded a total of 333 search and rescue (SAR) related events. “This is an...

Search and Rescue During COVID-19 Pandemic

Sidney, March 17, 2020 – The British Columbia Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) represents 79 ground search and rescue groups across the province making up some 2,500 unpaid professional volunteers who average 1,700 responses a year. During these fast-changing...

BCSARA 2017 Elections

At its recent meeting at the Pacific Region Training Centre (PRTC) in Chilliwack, BC on November 4-6 the BCSARA Board received a presentation from its Bylaws Director, Don Blakely, on the upcoming election. Don is working on revising the BCSARA Elections handbook...

RADeMS Conference Press Release

On March 21st, 190 Search and Rescue Volunteers from all over British Columbia will descend on the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond to learn about a new tool to help them establish the level of exposure to risk. The Response Assessment and Decision Making...