The SAR Support Model

2015-09-29 | Press Release

The BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) has been working with the province, and other stakeholder groups on an ongoing support model including stable funding for SAR, capital projects, and SAR prevention (public education) for the past two years. The association...

Alternate Support Model update for SAR Members

2015-09-09 | Update

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 BCSARA...

EMBC and BCSARA Partner for Increased First Aid Funding

2015-08-12 | Update

$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.

2015-07-18 | Update

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...

Update on SAR Alternate Funding Model

2014-09-26 | Update

During a meeting on September 10 representatives from BCSARA and Emergency Management B.C. continued to develop a approach towards an alternative Funding model for Search and Rescue in B.C. based on the discussion paper presented to the Minister of Justice in November...