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SARVAC Hits the West Coast!

Continuing the “Strengthening the GSAR Role In Canada” project supported by Public Safety Canada, the National Search and Rescue Secretariat and the New Initiatives Fund. SARVAC will be hosting the British Columbia Search and Rescue Association at...

Search and rescue crews granted request to access RCMP drones

Emergency Management BC has informed search and rescue teams across the province that they can now request the use of an RCMP UAV — or drone, to assist in a search. http://www.cknw.com/2016/03/04/search-and-rescue-crews-will-soon-get-access-to-rcmp-drones/...

Winter Boat Rescue

On Saturday, January 30, 2016, Vernon Search and Rescue was called to respond to an RCMP request regarding a boater in distress, at night on Okanagan Lake. Bystanders could hear the subject calling out for help, yet were unable to reach...

British Columbia commits $10 million for B.C. ground search and rescue

NEWS RELEASE NORTH VANCOUVER – ?Ground search and rescue volunteers are known for providing an outstretched hand-of-help to the lost or injured in British Columbia. The provincial government is reaching out to them and will be providing $10-million in one-time...