Search and Rescue Prevention – BC Day Long Weekend
The “BC Day Long Weekend” is all about hiking, biking, camping & boating. Incidentally, mishaps occur that are preventable
Search and Rescue Prevention – BC Day Long Weekend
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Search and Rescue Prevention Canada Day Long Weekend
Search and Rescue Prevention Canada Day Long Weekend
Long weekends are the busiest for the 2500 BC Search & Rescue Volunteers who respond to over 1600 incidents every year. The Canada Day Long Weekend is all about celebrating our country with family and friends by hiking, biking, paddling, camping & boating,...
Search and Rescue Prevention: May Long Weekend
Search and Rescue Prevention: May Long Weekend
The “May Long Weekend” is all about playing outdoors by hiking, biking, camping & boating to kick of the summer season ahead. Incidentally, mishaps occur that can be prevented
BCSARA Board Elections Update
BCSARA Board Elections Update
As a result of the 2018 BCSARA election cycle, the following changes will take effect as of the Annual General Meeting (tentatively planned for June 1-3, 2018):
BCSARA Board of Director Changes
BCSARA Board of Director Changes
The only constant is change, and that is true about the BCSARA board members. The Board would like to congratulate Deputy Chief Constable Dave Schmirler on his upcoming retirement from the Abbotsford Police Department and subsequently as the BC Association of...
Phone Solicitation
Phone Solicitation
At the end of each year, many people and businesses extend their generosity or look to improve their tax situation by donating to various causes and charities. We would like to take the time to remind everyone not one of the 80 recognized ground search and rescue...
Technical Rescue and Training Support Statement of Work
Technical Rescue and Training Support Statement of Work
BCSARA inviting proposals for the provision of assistance in establishing a Technical Rescue Committee/sub-committee
Data Management System contract awarded to D4H
Data Management System contract awarded to D4H
BCSARA is pleased to announce the completion of the selection process for the supply of a Data Management System for Search and Rescue in British Columbia; the successful bidder is D4H Technologies.
Rapid Survival System
Rapid Survival System
BCSARA is pleased to announce that through funding from the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR-NIF) a new self rescue aid is being made available to Swiftwater Rescue Teams in B.C.
$5 Million Funding Announcement for GSAR
$5 Million Funding Announcement for GSAR
"The British Columbia Search and Rescue Association is extremely pleased to receive this additional funding on behalf of the 80 groups and 2,500 volunteers across the province"
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