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
For us, every week is about Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) volunteers across Canada. But during National Volunteer Week (April 19–25, 2026), we pause to recognize them together—as a powerful, unified force.This year’s theme aligns with Ignite Volunteerism: a year-long, nation-building celebration and a rare opportunity to highlight the impact of civic participation while renewing Canada’s culture of volunteering.Ignite Volunteerism is more than a theme—it’s a movement. It shines a light on those who step… Read More
»aodutola@brandonsun.com »X:@AbiolaOdutola Photo credit of Brandon Sun The Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association led a day of winter survival training Saturday for members of The Civil Air Search and Rescue Association. The training started with a classroom session at CASARA’s office at the at Brandon Municipal Airport before moving to an afternoon field exercise at CFB Cornwallis Camp. The training focused on the “Three T’s” of outdoor safety: Trip planning, Training,… Read More
https://sarvac.ca/in-loving-memory-of-paul-st-onge/ It is with profound sadness that we share the recent passing of our colleague, mentor, and friend, Paul St-Onge, Training Coordinator for the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) Humanitarian Workforce Program. Paul was an integral part of our SARVAC team. His larger-than-life personality was matched by his energy, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to strengthening Canada’s search and rescue community.🇨🇦 Through his leadership in training and volunteer development, he… Read More
Reposted from Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC)Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC)1,408 followers1,408 followers 🌲 Honouring Jimmy Beveridge: The Legacy of Hug-a-Tree and Survive 🌲 Today, we remember Jimmy Beveridge, whose story led to the creation of the Hug-a-Tree and Survive program—teaching children what to do if they become lost outdoors. 🔎 Inspired by a 1981 SearchJimmy’s disappearance sparked a massive five-day search involving 400 rescuers. His… Read More
Loni Powell receives an AED from Amir Farooq (Government Representative from Manitoba AG Days Board of Directors) Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association is incredibly grateful to be a recipient of the Ag Days Gives Back Community Grant through the cost-share AED program 🚑⚡ Thanks to the generosity of @MbAgDays and their partnership with St. John Ambulance, we are able to add a LifePAK CR2 AED to our lifesaving equipment. This investment… 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
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