Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association Archives
Know The Risks Canada faces various regional hazards. Being prepared means knowing the risks in your area and how to respond. Emergencies may also arise from events like bomb threats, chemical spills, or disease outbreaks. Public Safety Canada has prepared a list of Common Hazards and Emergencies in Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/services/policing/emergencies/preparedness/get-prepared/hazards-emergencies.html Make an Emergency Plan It will take you about 20 minutes to make a family emergency plan online. You can then print… 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
When Dallin Beaumier went on a trip on Vancouver Island, being prepared helped save his life. In particular he describes the benefit of having a whistle. Read about it in this CBC article. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/missing-hiker-della-falls-dallin-beaumier-1.7583066
Robin Ponto, chairman for the Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association (left), and BRSARA member Jeff Ross are shown with the DJI Matrice 350 RTK drone that Ross recently purchased. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun) The DJI Matrice 350 RTK drone, equipped with a thermal camera, will add to the Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association’s tools for searches. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun) For the full story view the Brandon Sun Article –… Read More
Celebrating GSAR Responders: HWF Roundtable Webinar Join Us for a Special Roundtable Webinar Honouring GSAR Responders Across Canada In celebration of Emergency Preparedness Week, the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) invites you to a dynamic roundtable webinar featuring volunteers from the SARVAC-Humanitarian Workforce (HWF) Program. This online panel will highlight the dedication and impact of Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) responders who have answered the call during real-world emergencies—from last year’s Full… Read More
As a Search and Rescue Team, we must be prepared to assist the community when needed. To do this, we must be ready to deploy when requested , in all types of situations. We do this by being prepared ourselves. If our family is prepared then we can assist the community without worrying about them. To do this we must be: Learn about the hazards that can lead to emergencies. 2. Next… Read More
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