Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association Archives
L to R : Taras Lychuk, Alan Moulin, current President of The Rotary Club of Brandon, Jeff Ross, Wendy Flanigan, Brian Fowell and Paulette Fowell. On 22 January 2024, The Rotary Club of Brandon has donated $2500.00 to Brandon Regional Search and Rescue for the purpose of purchasing new rescue ropes. This will allow us to continue to train in rope rescue skills and provide this capability for future searches. Once again, thank… Read More
The team had the opportunity to support the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) team in Brandon conduct trials of their new drone. The exercise conducted around Camp Hughes ( South of Highway 1, near Carberry) has members of our team acting as lost individuals for the drone to attempt to locate. The exercise also allowed us to train with our new E-bikes and Mule to locate and transport casualties. E-bike… 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.
Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association 