Campbell River Search and Rescue

Campbell River Search and Rescue Society is a group of dedicated volunteers who provide a vital lifeline to those who are lost or injured in the beautiful wilderness of northern Vancouver Island.

The nature of search and rescue work in British Columbia seems to be changing. Because of technology, we are doing less actual searching and more responding to calls of help from people who can tell us where they are. But the challenge for us is that we must still stay trained and ready for the next big search.

Campbell River Search and Rescue would not be a fraction of what it is today, without ongoing support from our community. Local government, service clubs, businesses and individuals have contributed enormous resources toward training, equipment and facilities, and for that we are very grateful. Tax deductible donations can be made directly through our website.

BC SAR Groups do not solicit funds by phone

Neither the BCSARA nor the Search and Rescue groups recognized by the Province as part of the Public Safety Lifeline solicit funding by telephone. You can learn more about this policy, and what to do if someone has contacted you by phone claiming to be a SAR group requesting funds here: BCSARA : Telephone Solicitation

We are #CRSAR – Meet Eric Teramura

WE ARE #CRSAR Search and Rescue works because of a dedicated group of volunteers. This dedicated group of volunteers...

We are #CRSAR – Meet Scott Ballhorn

WE ARE #CRSAR Search and Rescue works because of a dedicated group of volunteers. This dedicated group of volunteers...

We are #CRSAR- Meet Dan Toonders

WE ARE #CRSAR Search and Rescue works because of a dedicated group of volunteers. This dedicated group of volunteers...

Timeline Photos Our team is hard at work, training how to use our emergency response vehicles!
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Timeline Photos Just because Search and Rescue is serious doesn't mean it isn't fun! Our new members practice scenarios to help hone their skills before a rescue. Can you spot all three members in the photo?
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Timeline Photos The weekend is coming up! What are you doing to prepare? Did you know that BC AdventureSmart has an app to help you plan? https://www.adventuresmart.ca/tripplan.htm
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Timeline Photos Did you know that Campbell River Search and Rescue volunteers at many local community events? Here is our member, Tim, driving a boat at the Dragon Boat Festival.
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Photos from Campbell River Volunteer Search and Rescue Society's post Our second task last weekend involved a request from the RCMP. We were asked to do a late-night search for a missing cyclist. The subject was located safely. Thank you to all the SAR members who responded!
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Missing hiker found safe in Strathcona Park More than 100 searchers from 17 rescue organizations gathered Monday morning to try to find missing hiker Murray Naswell of Cumberland.
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Timeline Photos Practice makes perfect! Our ropes team runs scenarios to help hone our skills before a rescue.
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Strathcona Emergency Program Campbell River Volunteer Search and Rescue Society shared a photo.

Photos from Campbell River Volunteer Search and Rescue Society's post Lots of fun at #CRSAR tonight familiarizing ourselves with out advanced first aid kits. #knowbeforeyougo

The BC AdventureSmart team is coming to Campbell River July 6th and 7th! They will be stationed at the Elk Falls trail head where you can learn how to recreate safely in the outdoors.
#crsar #SARprevention #adventuresmart #bcsara #knowbeforeyougo

A dip in one of the local rivers can be a tempting way to cool down as summer heats up, but it can also be dangerous. How well do you understand the features of a river? Check out adventuresmart to ...

Campbell River Search & Rescue Mountain Rescue Training 2019 Our mountain rescue team recently spent some time working on their skills. It was a great 4 days of learning, practising and hanging out with great people in the mountains of Vancouver Island. Thanks to @islandalpineguides for the wonderful instruction!
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British Columbia Search and Rescue Association Trip planning is so important we've dedicated a page on our website to providing links to different resources to help you: https://www.bcsara.com/public-safety/trip-planning/
#searchandrescue #BCSAR #tripplanning
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BC Hydro eyeing lowest summer water supply forecast for the Campbell River in 60 years... It is dry out there folks. Be aware of your water use and watch out for fires. If you see a fire out of control report it by calling 1-800-663-5555.
Dry weather conditions since February have been followed by record ...

Behind-the-scenes with search and rescue Every spring, North Shore Rescue gets about 100 applicants from people wanting to join the team. Only a few make it. This is what it takes to be a search and rescue volunteer
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New FKT on the North Coast Trail - Canadian Running Magazine Way to go Rhonda for setting the Women’s Fastest Known Time( FKT) on the North Coast Trail! We have amazing members in #CRSAR!
Rhonda Teramura sets a new female self-supported fastest known time on the North Coast Trail on Vancouver ...

Timeline Photos Last weekend, some of our members completed an Advanced Wilderness First Aid Course. What level of first aid do you have?
#searchandrescue #campbellriver #firstresponders
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Timeline Photos On Tuesday, Campbell River SAR was tasked to assist a hiker who was injured in a remote area of Strathcona Park. Our team was deployed by helicopter, and managed to safely transfer the subject to BCAS.
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A Social Backcountry Is social media ruining the outdoors? How do you share your outdoors experiences? Do you take into consideration how your social media posts impact places you have visited? Let us know in the comments below.
As the population booms in Southwest BC, and interest in backcountry travel is at an all-time high, tensions in the outdoor community are inevitable. Information…

Timeline Photos Our team is hard at work, training how to use our emergency response vehicles!
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Royal Canadian Air Force Help choose the name of #Canada's new Search and Rescue aircraft!
The #RCAF is considering five possible names for the new CC-295 fixed-wing SAR aircraft. See the names and make your choice on our site: http://rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/cc-295-name.page
The RCAF commander will have the final say, but if you were the commander, which of these names would YOU choose? We’ll share the results with the commander, and he'll take them into consideration when he makes his final decision later this year.
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Photos from Campbell River Volunteer Search and Rescue Society's post Over the weekend, Campbell River Search and Rescue participated in two calls. Our first call was a mutual aid call to our neighbours in the Comox Valley. We are happy to report that the missing hiker was located safely today, after 5 days missing in Strathcona Park.
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Timeline Photos Practice makes perfect! Our ropes team runs scenarios to help hone our skills before a rescue.
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Comox Valley Ground Search & Rescue Update: Murray has been found safe!
Update: Murray was found in good health on Monday, July 8th. Thank you to everyone that took the time to share this post and help us reach a successful conclusion for this search.
CVGSAR is appealing to the public for information to aid in the active search for Murray (pictured).
We have reports that on Thursday some hikers in the paradise meadows area saw a lone male in shorts and a white t-shirt, wearing glasses and a fanny pack. Our command team would like to speak with you to get more information. Please contact our command post at 250-334-3211.
Thank you.
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BC AdventureSmart is coming to Campbell River this weekend! They will be stationed at the Elk Falls trail head from 9:00am - 5:00pm on July 6th and 7th giving out information on how to enjoy the great outdoors in a safe manner.
Elk Falls is a beautiful area and one of Campbell Rivers most visited sites but it also has its dangers. We have been called out a few times to Elk Falls and given the easy access and extreme danger it usually doesn't end very well. Learn how to recognize when you are in danger around rivers so that we can prevent another SAR call out.
#CRSAR #SARprevention #adventuresmart #bcsara #knowbeforeyougo

Strathcona Emergency Program Campbell River Volunteer Search and Rescue Society shared a photo.

Photos from Campbell River Volunteer Search and Rescue Society's post Lots of fun at #CRSAR tonight familiarizing ourselves with out advanced first aid kits. #knowbeforeyougo

BC AdventureSmart BC AdventureSmart is coming to town this weekend! Come find out about how to play safely in the outdoors at the Elk Falls trail head.
#SARprevention #crsar #bcsara #knowbeforeyougo
‪#TripPlan Tuesday‬
‪BC waterfalls are clear, cold & inviting + often easily accessible.
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‪Mesmerizing to watch, however don’t forget to look down at the unstable riverbanks, slippery rocks & respect that “power”!
#reduceincidents
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‪https://www.adventuresmart.ca/water/riverfeatures.htm‬
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Long weekends are the busiest for the 2500 BC Search & Rescue Volunteers who respond to over 1700 incidents every year.
The “Canada Day Long Weekend” is all about celebrating our country with family and friends by hiking, biking, paddling, camping & boating, incidentally, mishaps occur that can be prevented.
AdventureSmart increases awareness to help reduce the number and severity of SAR incidents by sharing our consistent safety message of the 3 T’s; trip plan, train and take essentials. www.adventuresmart.ca
Enjoy the long weekend, be safe and see you at the Canada Day parade!
#crsar #bcsara #Tripplan #takeessentials #SARprevention

BC AdventureSmart ‪No offence to the 2500 #BCSAR volunteers out there, but we hope you DON’T see them this weekend.‬
‪Plan your long weekend with that in mind. ‬
‪“Are you completely prepared for your adventures & for the emergencies that might happen?”‬
‪#reduceincidents ‬
‪ https://youtu.be/nWcrE2oa1o4
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Kamloops Search and Rescue Don't Die Out There! card of the week: Head injuries
There are several indicators of a more serious head injury that need to be watched for following a fall or hit to the head. Walking out may still be possible for the injured person, but spinal injuries can also happen alongside head injuries and need to be considered.
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Canadian Coast Guard News from British Columbia: 😮 Check out this spectacular video of our Search and Rescue (SAR) network at work. A re-cap of our SAR partners in action on the water and in the air this past weekend for the World Maritime Rescue Congress World Maritime Rescue Congress 2019 - WMRC 2019. Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Royal Canadian Air Force Maritime Forces Pacific / Forces maritimes du Pacifique Vancouver Fire Rescue Services Vancouver Police Department Port of Vancouver U.S. Coast Guard
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How to Use a Compass || REI How are your map and compass skills? Need a quick refresher? Take a look at this video to learn the parts of the compass, setting the declination, taking a bearing from a map and taking a bearing in the field. #adventuresmart #bcsara #CRSAR
Navigation is one of the Ten Essentials and most outdoor speople take a compass with them on every adventure. But how do you use them? In this REI Expert Adv...

BC AdventureSmart ‪#TripPlan Tuesday‬
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‪What time does the sun set in your region of B.C. today?‬
‪Kamloops 🌅 9:08pm‬
‪Clearwater 🌅 9:12pm‬
‪Prince George 🌅 9:36pm‬
‪Port Hardy 9:40pm‬
‪Kitimat 🌅 10:00pm‬
‪Atlin 🌅 11:03pm
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‪A large # of unplanned overnights could be prevented by carrying a 🔦 or headlamp. ‬ Often, someone who requires rescue didn’t start out lost, but simply ran out of daylight and was unable to get back to their car or the trailhead.
https://www.adventuresmart.ca/land/survive-essentials.htm
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Donate to CR SAR

Campbell River Search and Rescue, like other SAR groups in BC relies upon donations and grants in order to maintain our equipment, train our volunteers and keep the lights on.

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Is this an emergency?

For emergencies call 9-1-1

If you are concerned about a friend or family member who is missing, overdue, or possibly injured, please call 911. We are only dispatched via the Police, Fire or Ambulance service. They will make the decision to call us. We would rather be called sooner than later; we don’t mind being turned back when the person shows up without incident! Our (Non-Emergency) Phone: 250-923-2500

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BC SAR Groups do not solicit funds by phone

We are #CRSAR – Meet Eric Teramura

We are #CRSAR – Meet Scott Ballhorn

We are #CRSAR- Meet Dan Toonders

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Is this an emergency?

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