If you lose or are forced to abandon your boat, canoe, kayak, paddleboard or other vessel, please report it to local police through their non-emergency number, even if no one is injured or missing. Help prevent a potentially dangerous callout! #SearchAndRescue #SAR #BoatSafety

🍁The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is back but not for long! Only until June 30th, every $1 donated is a chance for BCSARA to WIN $20,000 via CanadaHelps. Support BC's SAR community and enter us win with each $1 counting! canadahelps.org/en/givingchall… #GivingChallengeCA #SAR

All 2022 funding received from the B.C. Government has now been disbursed to ground SAR groups across the province. This sustainable funding is a unique agreement in Canada and a first for B.C. and us! #SAR bcsara.com/2022/06/new-pr…

Let’s kick off Summer 2022 with a lil’ BC AdventureSmart STOKE! Share our #STOKE video to celebrate all things #summer #adventure #bcsummerstoke ➕ head over to our #Instagram & enter our 'Kick Off To Summer 🎁 Giveaway!' #bcadventuresmart #Summer2022 youtu.be/pTyFIyvdbiA

Sadly one of the most common tasks that result in Critical Incident Stress is a recovery.  Best practices are to allow anyone to step away at anytime, reduce the number of team  members with direct exposure and plan for a CISM debrief within 7 days. #CISMSaturday #BCSAR #CISM

A supportive network of family and friends can be helpful for anyone who has experienced a traumatic event.  No training is required - just let them know you care, be willing to listen without judgment and remind them their feelings are common. #CISMSaturday #BCSAR #CISM

Quesnel SAR, Prince George SAR & Nechako Valley SAR combined yearly Hover Entry/Exit training with Connor at Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. PG Base. #OnCall247 #BCSearchAndRescue #BCSARA #AS350

1,900 BC SAR incidents per yr. 3,000 BC SAR volunteers. This BC Day long wkd 'REDUCE' & 'SUPPORT'. Both can be done by PLANNING. All adventures start with a plan. Here’s 10 Tips → bcsara.com/outdoor-educat… #bcdaylongweekend #destinationishome

Our members assisted on this search, if you have any info please contact RCMP

Getting out in nature, practicing mindfulness and meditation will all help our bodies produce serotonin, a hormone that stabilizes our mood and feelings of well-being, as well as aiding sleep and digestion.  Some more benefits of a walk in the woods! #CISMSaturday #BCSAR #CISM

#TRIPPLANTUESDAY Here's a "ONE-STOP-SHOP" with 26 opportunities for you to access all of our online outdoor education (watching at your leisure). Bonus: there's more to come! (stay tuned for our Fall/Winter 2022-23 events TBA). #onestopshop gotostage.com/channel/bcadvs…

Check out this BC AdventureSmart ONE-STOP-SHOP for online learning opportunities! 26 lifesaving resources! #bcadventurrsmart

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RCMP has confirmed human remains were found in the community of Saik’uz, located south of Vanderhoof. With the help of the Police dog team, remains were located. Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation. The person’s identity has not been released.

Nechako Valley SAR needs more volunteers! If you enjoy the outdoors, giving back to community, making a difference in the lives of others or looking for a unique volunteer experience, Help make a difference in the Nechako Valley! See the poster for more details & how to sign up

The BCSARA CISM program is known for providing team debriefs following tough calls.  Our experienced and specially trained peers also provide confidential one-on-one interventions, for any SAR volunteer feeling emotionally stressed following a task. #CISMSaturday #BCSAR #CISM

Please update your Apple devices. BCSARA has been in discussion with Apple and there was a firmware update issued yesterday that is designed to avoid false activations of their new crash detection system, which is a feature on the Apple iPhone 14 and some Apple watches. #SAR

A friendly reminder of our 3Ts (from our director) + an article from CKPG News with our coworker BCSARA #teamworkmakesthedreamwork ckpgtoday.ca/2022/12/21/new…

In case of an emergency outdoors; S | T | O | P 🛑 Stop, Think, Observe, Plan. This highlights the importance of a survival attitude that involves carefully planned actions rather than irrational behaviour based on fear. 👍🏽 Castanet for sharing. youtu.be/DvtZoYQcv04

Always try to keep your vehicle's fuel tank (or EV charge) at least half full. If you need to evacuate on short notice, you'll know you have enough fuel to leave the area. You'll also help prevent condensation from freezing inside your tank and creating fuel line blockages.