Congratulations 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 […]
Read full storyPlease be advised that the updated CSA Z1620 and Z1625 Core Competency and Curriculum Draft Standards have been posted for 60 day Public Review on CSA’s Public Review Website. These Standards provide core competency and training curriculum requirements for Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) operations for the three core roles of Searcher, Team Leader, and […]
Read full storyThe National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS) is NOW accepting funding proposals under the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF) for 2024-2025. Public Safety Canada invites eligible applicants to submit applications for projects that support the updated annual priority initiatives. This year, there are new Search and Rescue priorities and info sessions available […]
Read full story“The emergency management community plays an essential role in the safety and security of Canadians every day. They work selflessly to save lives, to protect our property and our environment, and to build resilience in our communities” –Public Safety Canada The Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award continues to be a prestigious recognition awarded by Public […]
Read full storyToday marks the ONE week countdown to the start of SARscene 2023 and official kick-off with the SAR games next Thursday, at the Rotary Sunshine Park’s outdoor recreational facility hosted by the Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association (NLSARA) from September 14-17, 2023, in St. John’s, NL! We are proud to support the largest […]
Read full story“When emergencies strike, local organizations and community volunteers are often among the first on the scene and provide vital support—from assisting with evacuation efforts, to opening shelters and providing food, clothing, and compassion to those with nowhere else to go.” –The Honorable Minister of Emergency Preparedness, Bill Blair Earlier today the Search and Rescue Volunteer […]
Read full storyWhat if answering that call meant helping individuals outside of your own community, or across the country? We’ve mentioned before how we believe in volunteers who amplify the capacity of, and provide surge capacity to, search and rescue (SAR) authorities in difficult and austere environments across Canada as a result of the increase in frequency […]
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