by SARVAC Communications Officer | Oct 2, 2022 | General News
The Search and Rescue Association of Alberta hosted SARVAC at its quarterly Stakeholder Committee meeting on September 29th in support of the objectives of the “Revitalization to Enhance All Hazards Response Project.” Key members of Alberta’s SAR... by SARVAC Communications Officer | Sep 28, 2022 | General News
GSAR teams across Atlantic Canada are prepared to continue providing support. Currently, Prince Edward Island Ground Search and Rescue, Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Association and Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association teams are active within... by SARVAC Communications Officer | Sep 12, 2022 | General News
On May 16, 2022, Public Safety Canada advised SARVAC that a submission for Phase 2 “Supporting a Humanitarian Workforce to Respond to COVID-19 and Other Large-Scale Emergencies” program had been approved with the formal agreement signed on July 6, 2022. The...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Aug 19, 2022 | General News
The AdventureSmart Stipend is back! The purpose behind the stipend is to help offset minor travel and meal costs when delivering AdventureSmart programs (for parking, mileage and or meals over lunch time etc.) as no other cost are reimbursed. For teams to qualify for... by SARVAC Communications Officer | Aug 16, 2022 | General News
The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada is proud to announce recent changes to the SARVAC/AdventureSmart team including the recruitment of two Interim Assistant National Coordinators in efforts to streamline and strengthen program direction under...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Jun 24, 2022 | General News
What is the GSAR-NACP? Certification as part of this program is National Recognition that a Searcher, Team Leader and/or SAR Manager have met and are fully trained to the CSA Z1620-15 Core competency standards for ground search and rescue operations: Searcher,...
