Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association The team provided First Aid support to the Victoria Inn Hockey Tournament at the beginning of December. Thanks to the members who volunteered to keep the players safe.
Congratulations to Squamish SAR for winning the 2023 Defender Service Award for Search and Rescue. The team will bring back to Squamish a new customized Land Rover Defender 130 in addition to a US$25,000 donation and many in-kind Pelican products valued at over US$8,000.
BRSARA host an open house on 4 November to show off our capabilities to the community which we serve. We were able to provide displays on Navigation, Low-Angle Rope Rescue, improvised shelters, preparation to survive, the SARMAN Hug A Tree program, our new Electric bikes, and Canine Search and Rescue.
Bruce and Becky explaining the equipment used in Rope Rescue.
Scott talking about the equipment we used for Search and Rescue.
Krystal explaining survival and Matt demonstrating the communications equipment used by the team.
Many thanks to all the members who prepared the displays and to the public who attended, enabling us to discuss what we do for the community and recruit new members, so that we can continue to serve the community
Brandon Search and Rescue has a new capability. We have acquired two new KEQJSK electric mountain bikes to assist in searches and provision of assistance at events.
In addition Burley (http://burley.com) have donated two bike trailers to transport equipment, further improving our capability to respond on any of of our Search and Rescue tasks.
Once again thank you to Burleys for their donation.
WE ARE RECRUITING!
Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association (BRSARA)is actively recruiting! If have a passion that you must help others when needed, then we want to talk to you. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity, this may be the one! Please come out and visit with our team members to determine if we are the right choice for you.
BRSARA is a non-profit organization comprised of a team of dedicated professional volunteers trained to provide Search and Rescue (SAR) resources to authorities in Manitoba, such as the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC), RCMP and local policing agencies.
BRSARA members have experience in a variety of professional backgrounds that make up the team. In addition to providing Search and Rescue (SAR) resources, our members offer community services through programming and events.
Responsive: Thirty active volunteers, plus one certified SAR K-9 team (handler and dog) are available through BRSARA to respond to both urban and rural calls in Manitoba as needed. We are supported provincially by the Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC). BRSARA members respond to call outs initiated by Manitoba authorities to conduct Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) with a united goal in finding people before they come to harm.
Training: You will be trained in GSAR basic skills, Leadership, GPS, map-reading, first aid and several other skills to become a GSAR professional volunteer. BRSARA volunteers are accountable for maintaining and upgrading their skills training and certification requirements. Our members take ownership of their skills and abilities by ensuring they are ready and able to serve so others may live.
You are invited to our Open House,
Saturday, November 4th, 2023, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: West End Community Centre
For more information contact:
Wendy Flannigan email: wendy01@mymts.net or c/t 204-726-3967
“Serving, so others may live.”
On 19 Sep, team members improved their tracking skills in the Brandon Hills. Bruce Bumstead provided a course where we we able to track a “lost individual” only using clues and signs to determine the route and location of the individual. Thanks to Bruce for the challenging training.
Bruce giving a brief on the lost individual.
Rachael finding evidence of a footprint in the grass.
Clue found. Water bottle, known to be used by the lost individual, is recorded. This confirmed route of lost individual.
Once again thanks to Bruce for the training.
Reminder Next Training is a night search on 17 October.
Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association 