We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Full-Scale Exercise (FSX) “Effective Impact 2024,” set to take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024! Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDSTLocation: Community Centres City of Ottawa, Constance Buckham’s Bay, 262 Len Purcell Drive, Woodlawn, ON K0A 3MO We look forward to showcasing the remarkable skills and readiness […]
Read full storyYour dedication and bravery in air, ground, and marine operations are invaluable. But we know that the mental health challenges that are faced are significant and often unrecognized. That’s why we’re reaching out for your help. A research team from the University of Regina supported by Public Safety Canada, The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association […]
Read full storyWe are thrilled to welcome back all GSAR volunteers who were deployed to Labrador as part of the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada, Humanitarian Workforce Program (HWF). Your dedicated support followed the mobilization of volunteers from Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, and came after the Evacuation Order for the Town of Labrador […]
Read full storyEarlier this week Public Safety Canada approved a “green light” request for assistance to deploy, in response to ongoing wildfires devastating the surrounding areas of Labrador City. Thousands of residents have been evacuated to Happy Valley-Goose Bay and HWF Responders have been mobilized with approximately 30 Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) volunteers on site to […]
Read full storyWelcome to the team Rick Power, our new National Prevention Coordinator at the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada! Meet Rick: Hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Pouch Cove, Newfoundland, Rick’s roots run deep in the natural beauty of Canada. His passion for the outdoors blossomed early, fueled by a love for hiking, camping, […]
Read full storyThe Department of Finance Canada has just announced a significant boost in support for volunteer firefighters and search and rescue volunteers. In the upcoming Budget 2024, tax credits for these selfless individuals is expected to be doubled, increasing from $3,000 to $6,000 annually starting this year. This move recognizes the vital role these individuals play […]
Read full storyCongratulations to Patrick Reid from Battlefords Search and Rescue for your achievement in becoming a certified Team Leader under The Ground Search and Rescue – National Certification Pilot (GSAR-NCP) program. The program, designed to uphold the CSA Z1620-15 Core competency standards for ground search and rescue operations, provides national recognition to individuals who have completed […]
Read full storyThis past weekend was exciting for the SARVAC Humanitarian Workforce (HWF) program and various GSAR responders across the country as the first SARVAC HWF Train the Trainer workshop was rolled out. The purpose of these workshops is to train champions within each Provincial/Territorial (P/T) Association. These champions will assist SARVAC and their local associations in […]
Read full storyDid you know that you can provide input into critical research on post-traumatic stress injuries for the SAR community that will help determine the next steps of what volunteers need in the way of mental health resources across Canada. If you are a SAR volunteer, there’s still time to fill out the PTSI Prevalence Survey […]
Read full storyThis enactment amends subsection of the Income Tax Act in order to increase the amount of the tax credits for volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer services from $3,000 to $10,000. Ground Search and Rescue volunteers across Canada continue to believe that an increase in the volunteer tax credit would continue to help offset […]
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