WE ARE #CRSAR
Search and Rescue works because of a dedicated group of volunteers. This dedicated group of volunteers come from all walks of life including mechanics, postal workers, accountants, outdoor guides, doctors, marketers, construction workers and more. Get to know who we are as an organization and find out what makes us tick and what we do outside of Search and Rescue.
Meet Byron Andres
When did you join CR search and rescue?
I joined SAR in 2015
Why did you join search and rescue?
I joined because I wanted to contribute to my community. I have skills and willingness to learn that could benefit others. I also learned a long time ago that I am nourished by belonging to a team. Its healthy for me.
What’s been the most rewarding part of being apart of search and rescue?
For sure, every search or rescue that ends well, is super rewarding. Even the ones that end badly but are conclusive and are handled respectfully and professionally. I have also been graciously rewarded by the welcome I get from the team.
What do you do outside of search and rescue?
I am a biologist and I work for the DFO in the Federal Government.
For those interested in joining Campbell River Search and Rescue you can fill out an “membership application form“. We will be hosting an open house October 11th at 7:00pm at the SAR hall as well.
June 2022 Newsletter
STARLINKA new technological game changer is set to roll out for CR SAR. Reliable high speed low latency internet from Starlink by SpaceX has hit the vast territory and rugged remote areas of Vancouver Island. "Starlink will make accessing resources, experts, and...
2021 Year In Review
2020 was a hard act to follow. Last year, our operational highlights included a record number of tasks (callouts) by a large margin over our previous record. We also had two of our largest searches on record, involving teams from all down the Island and the mainland,...

It was another busy year for Campbell River Search & Rescue.
As always, the range of our call outs are wide and varied over Vancouver island and it’s inlets and surrounding islands. Earlier this year one of our members provided mutual aid and was part of the command team at a call in Merrit. Many of our calls were for mutual...

SRD Recognizes Volunteers Judy Hagen and Marg Carr for Ten Years of Regional Emergency Support Services
Picture attached: Rick Wall (Chair, NIEP Society) acknowledged Marg Carr & Judy Hagen with flowers and appreciation for their ten years of service. From Left to Right - Marg Carr, Judy Hagen, Rick Wall and Fran McLean. The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) would...

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 come from all walks of life including mechanics, postal workers, accountants, outdoor guides, doctors, marketers, construction workers and more. ...

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 come from all walks of life including mechanics, postal workers, accountants, outdoor guides, doctors, marketers, construction workers and more. ...

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 come from all walks of life including mechanics, postal workers, accountants, outdoor guides, doctors, marketers, construction workers and more. ...

We are #CRSAR – Rhonda Teramura
WE ARE #CRSAR Search and Rescue works because of a dedicated group of volunteers. This dedicated group of volunteers come from all walks of life including mechanics, postal workers, accountants, outdoor guides, doctors, marketers, construction workers and more. ...

We are #CRSAR – Natash Rafo
WE ARE #CRSAR Search and Rescue works because of a dedicated group of volunteers. This dedicated group of volunteers come from all walks of life including mechanics, postal workers, accountants, outdoor guides, doctors, marketers, construction workers and more. ...

Meet Nancy Dwyer – We are #CRSAR
WE ARE #CRSAR Search and Rescue works because of a dedicated group of volunteers. This dedicated group of volunteers come from all walks of life including mechanics, postal workers, accountants, outdoor guides, doctors, marketers, construction workers and more. ...