Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association About BRSARA
Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association (BRSARA) is a non-profit organization comprised of a team of dedicated volunteers trained to provide Search and Rescue (SAR) resources to authorities in Manitoba such as Police, RCMP, and the Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC). BRSARA members have experience in a variety of professional backgrounds, including a current, certified Search and Rescue K-9 team. In addition to providing Search and Rescue (SAR) resources, volunteers… Read More
If you are interested in becoming a member of Brandon Regional Search and Rescue, the next course is coming up shortly. REQUIREMENTS: The following is a list of requirements that must be current and/or within a reasonable expiration date, and are necessary to submit/indicate with original certificates during the application process: The following additional requirements are necessary in order to be considered an active Search and Rescue volunteer. You must be willing… Read More
On 23 august, our team worked with the Civilian Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) to assist in the training of their pilots, navigators and spotters in a mock aircraft exercise. The goal of their exercise was to locate a crashed aircraft then respond on the ground to the crash site. The exercise involved CASARA teams and Aircraft from all three Prairie provinces. Based out of Brandon, the CASARA teams had to… Read More
MANITOBA WILDFIRE EVACUATION SUPPORTLisez la version française iciEVACUATION SUPPORT: UPDATE Wildfires in northern Manitoba have forced thousands to evacuate to Winnipeg and other centers. The Province is preparing large-scale shelter operations to accommodate up to 40,000 evacuees. The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) has received confirmation that Manitoba has formally requested federal assistance for the SARVAC-Humanitarian Workforce to support shelter setup & staffing, food services, transportation, and first aid. Our team is working… Read More
Robin Ponto, chairman for the Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association (left), and BRSARA member Jeff Ross are shown with the DJI Matrice 350 RTK drone that Ross recently purchased. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun) The DJI Matrice 350 RTK drone, equipped with a thermal camera, will add to the Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association’s tools for searches. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun) For the full story view the Brandon Sun Article –… Read More
Celebrating GSAR Responders: HWF Roundtable Webinar Join Us for a Special Roundtable Webinar Honouring GSAR Responders Across Canada In celebration of Emergency Preparedness Week, the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) invites you to a dynamic roundtable webinar featuring volunteers from the SARVAC-Humanitarian Workforce (HWF) Program. This online panel will highlight the dedication and impact of Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) responders who have answered the call during real-world emergencies—from last year’s Full… Read More
As a Search and Rescue Team, we must be prepared to assist the community when needed. To do this, we must be ready to deploy when requested , in all types of situations. We do this by being prepared ourselves. If our family is prepared then we can assist the community without worrying about them. To do this we must be: Learn about the hazards that can lead to emergencies. 2. Next… Read More
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