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
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. https://www.squamishchief.com/local-news/squamish-sar-triumphs-in-defender-service-awards-lands-new-land-rover-and-cash-prize-7821317
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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