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Comments on the Provincial Funding Announcement
Comments on the Provincial Funding Announcement
On Saturday March 23 2019 the Province of BC announced the largest funding grant to the 80 recognized ground search and rescues groups in BC. BCSARA President Chris Kelly and AdventureSmart Director Sandra Riches responded to Minister Farnworth's announcement.
Rope Rescue Program Update 4th Quarter Report
Rope Rescue Program Update 4th Quarter Report
An update on the BCSARA Rope Rescue Program Update project
Province of BC Commits $10 Million for BC Ground Search and Rescue
Province of BC Commits $10 Million for BC Ground Search and Rescue
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...
BC SAR Rope Rescue Program Update Project
BC SAR Rope Rescue Program Update Project
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...
Search and Rescue Hackathon
Search and Rescue Hackathon
What on earth is a Hackathon? It's pretty simple; a group of interested people get together and try to tackle a problem, usually involving technology. They divide into groups, each with a problem to solve, and have 24 hours to take it on. At this year's SARScene...
BCSARA Groups Celebrate 50 Years of Service
BCSARA Groups Celebrate 50 Years of Service
BCSARA is proud to announce that two of our SAR Groups will be celebrating significant milestones for service to their communities and to the Province of British Columbia. Both North Shore Rescue (NSR) and Golden and District Search and Rescue (GADSAR) are...
Alternate Support Model update for SAR Members
Alternate Support Model update for SAR Members
Attached is a narrated PowerPoint Presentation on the proposed ‘Alternative Support Model for SAR in B.C.’. The actual draft proposal, a Question and Answer sheet, and a template for a letter of support from SAR Groups is being distributed by email through the...
EMBC and BCSARA Partner for Increased First Aid Funding
EMBC and BCSARA Partner for Increased First Aid Funding
$100 000 Support for Teams BCSARA and EMBC are excited to announce that each organization has committed $50 000 for a total of $100 000 towards helping teams meet the new SAR Safety Guidelines for first aid. The new guidelines come into effect April 1, 2016. Each...
Update on the Alternative Support Model for Search and Rescue in B.C.
Update on the Alternative Support Model for Search and Rescue in B.C.
BCSARA and EMBC continue to discuss the Alternative Support Model for Search and Rescue in B.C. The original Discussion Paper is being revised into a draft proposal which will be distributed in early fall to the SAR Community for feedback through presentations at...
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