by SARVAC Communications Officer | Oct 9, 2025 | General News
We’re proud to welcome back our re-elected SARVAC Executive! 🙌 Janelle Coultes – SARVAC President Guy Lapointe – SARVAC Vice President Bobbi Buchanan – SARVAC Secretary Jason Hudson – SARVAC Treasurer Although not everyone could be present for a photo opportunity...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Sep 5, 2025 | General News
July 15 – August 29, 2025 More than 179 trained Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) volunteers from across Canada answered the call to support wildfire response. Deployment Highlights Manitoba 107 responders 783 person-days Newfoundland & Labrador 88 responders 656...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Aug 29, 2025 | General News
This week, our final rotations remained fully engaged with operational tasks while preparing for demobilization. Some SARVAC HWF responders from Nova Scotia returned home on short notice to support their own communities facing active wildfire emergencies. Meanwhile,...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Aug 12, 2025 | General News
📍 Newfoundland & Labrador: Since the start of this week, the National Incident Support Team (NIST) has been activated, and SARVAC HWF response planning is ongoing. Mission Ready Group NL Rotation 1 has been selected. Travel is arranged, a Base of Operations has...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Aug 8, 2025 | General News
Actively Monitoring in Newfoundland & Supporting Operations in Winnipeg from the HWF Team As the first week of August comes to a close, wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador have prompted a State of Emergency and Evacuation Order, with the Holyrood Fire still...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Aug 1, 2025 | General News
SARVAC’s Humanitarian Workforce Program (HWF) continues to maintain a steady presence on the ground in Winnipeg, supporting wildfire evacuees across Manitoba. Following the successful launch of operations earlier this month, Rotation #2 has now completed its...
