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A few news pieces on our #RoofsForRescuers quest were incorrect the amount of funding a SAR team receives. It is relative to size and capabilities of the team, with the maximum allocation being $100,000. Our team, for example, receives just over $86,000.

Thank you Gord, for helping our team spread the message of our need for a new facility and land. #ComoxValley

CVSAR 50/50 Raffle draw on January 6th. Pick up your tickets today! cvsar.rafflenexus.com #comoxvalley

After a skier, 35, was found seriously injured on a steep Vancouver Island skiing slope, search and rescue crews arrived via helicopter and worked with other emergency responders to ensure a safe extraction. cheknews.ca/skier-35-found…

1 of our experts this wk is Chief Pilot Jarrett Talon Helicopters He’s flown over narwhals & icebergs in the Arctic & spent wks battling thick smoke while assisting with BC’s largest recorded wildfires. SAR flying is Jarretts fav! 🤩 Jan. 15 Follow us @Shop6pm! ⤵️ shorturl.at/8ndkS

Being prepared, & knowledgeable, in this region helps Whistler Search & Rescue. Thanks Tourism Whistler for your commitment to outdoor safety for # Whistler locals & visitors! #bcadventuresmart

Drones rush in where angels fear to tread. Specifically, the many cliffs, canyons, drainages and avalanche terrain where it would be dangerous to send volunteers on foot, Merriman said. nsnews.com/local-news/dro…

🚨REMINDER: SAR in BC is FREE OF CHARGE! If someone is overdue or missing, 📱911 right away, every min matters. BC's 3,400+ volunteer members respond to 1,800+ calls annually, prioritizing your safety. Don’t let cost fears delay help! #NoChargeForRescue bcsara.com/no-charge-for-…

BCSARA South Fraser Search and Rescue Coquitlam SAR Comox Valley Search & Rescue PreparedBC North Shore Rescue BCSARA President shares 4 main reasons against charging for rescue when he was a guest in our ‘No Charge For Rescue’ webinar. #nochargeforrescue #bcsar

Don’t forget the #3Ts of AdventureSmart! 👉 #TripPlanning 👉️ #Training 👉️ #TakingTheEssentials. Use tools available online to help you with your next outdoor adventure: buff.ly/3rCseo1

Mike's expertise is an asset to the BC search and rescue community! He’s a wealth of information, with a vast 24 years experience within our provincial SAR system. If you spend anytime outdoors recreating, you won't want to miss this webinar with Mike, hosted by BC AdventureSmart

Rocky Talkie is awarding over $100,000 to underfunded SAR teams across the U.S. & Canada. Grants of $5K, $10K, & $25K are available to support essential equipment, training, and projects. 📅 Apply by Feb 28. Winners announced in April. rockytalkie.ca/pages/sar-awar…

Over the weekend, we heard about multiple avalanche near misses and we were incredibly saddened to learn of a fatal avalanche accident in the Forster Creek area. Dangerous conditions persist and likely will for a while. Here are tips on how to manage that: avalanche.ca/blogs/lingerin…

#TipTuesday: Snowmobiling is a great way to experience winters’ splendor for weekend warriors & sled heads. Ski-doo’s ✔️ Do respect closed areas on private or public lands ✔️Do drive defensively Ski-don’t 🚫 Don’t consume alcohol 🚫 Don’t speed For more:buff.ly/3FhXaBK

The natural reaction is to feel a surge of panic 😱 when lost/🚨 outdoors/🆘, but that won’t help your situation. Explore Magazine interviewed our exec director (Sandra Riches) & Parks Canada Visitor Safety Advisor (Sebastien Marcoux) to help enthusiasts. explore-mag.com/how-to-survive…

Over the past weekend, CASARA Training Officers from across Canada gathered at our national training forum. This dynamic event allowed us to collaborate, refine our skills, and chart a course for our organization’s future. ✈️ 🙌

Weekend warriors beware! ⚠️ Adhere to Avalanche Canada ’s SPAW (Special Public Avalanche Warning). Sometimes your best decision is to save it for another day.

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