Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association Thanks to the team members who provide First Aid for the RMNP Half Marathon on 17 Sep. Our participation helps awareness of us and what we do for the community.
On 17-18 May 2023 Luke was tested and recertified as a SAR dog (Office of the Fire Commissioner). Testing included Tracking, Person Search, Article Search and Obedience
On 16 September 2023 SAR K-9 Luke attended a CKC tracking trial at Regina, Saskatchewan where he qualified for “Tracking Dog Excellent” (TDX) title. TDX letters may be displayed after his name (Luke TDX)
The TDX is earned by following a track aged three to five hours, is 800 to 1,000 yard long and has five to seven directional changes with the additional challenge of human cross tracks.
Luke’s titles now include SAR K-9, TDX, TD, CD, CGN, RN, RA, RE and RM
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ground Search and Rescue Specialist Brian Fowell for the countless volunteer hours he has put in over the past several years assisting with Luke’s continued training. Without Brian’s dedication and perseverance Luke would not be the well-trained SAR K-9 he is today.
Brian truly lives the search and rescue motto “Training and Serving So Others May Live” You only have to save one to make it worthwhile and he has done more than that!
Leon Flannigan
The summer has been very busy for the team this summer with training searches and provision of First Aid and Safety for various
1 Jul – Canada Day.
7-8-9 Jul – Wilderness First Aid
14-15-16 Jul – Wilderness Frst Aid
29 July – Multi Cultural Days in the River Bank discovery Centre
11-13 Aug , 2023 Brandon RIBFEST
15 Aug – Brandon Mini University – Hug a Tree
19 Aug – RMNP Triathlon
20 Aug – RMNP Kids Triathlon
24 Aug – Brandon Mini University – Hug a Tree
28 Aug – RCMP GSAR request Lake Manitoba First Nations for missing 25 Year old Male
9 Sep – Race North Face in Bandon Hills
In July, members of the Brandon Search and Rescue team completed the Canadian Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Program.
The course focuses on Rescuers who specialize in decision-making, evacuation, and transport in a remote or wilderness setting. Suitable for those who work in remote emergency services, remote worksites, ski patrol, search and rescue etc.
Participants learn skills and strategies for urgent evacuation and, at times, extended care in isolated areas.
Environment:
- Challenging environments with varied terrain and risk levels
- They are responding as part of a designated team in a targeted capacity where survival may be compromised
The Key Learning Concepts of the course include:
- Leadership skills
- Expectation to provide care
- Use of professional tool kit and resources
- Extrication and rescue decision- making
Thank you to the Riverbank Discovery Centre for hosting such an amazing event. Our team was proud to serve the community and we would like to thank all of the volunteers and staff who worked hard through the heat to ensure visitors were safe and enjoyed their celebrations. Our AdventureSmart trailer was onsite, with information for families and first aid support for the public. Here are just a few images of celebrations and our volunteers hard at work!
On 21 Jun, Brandon Regional Search and Rescue gave the 8th graders from Neepawa presentations on the HUG a TREE program and demonstrated the skills of K9 LUKE at Kitche Manitou Provincial Park as part of their annual camping trip.
Leon explaining Luke’s skills.
Leon and Luke
Luke retrieving Leon’s keys
Brian talking about the HUG a TREE program
Brian demonstrating how to tell direction using the sun.
Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association 