Arrowsmith Search and Rescue

Sep 3rd, 2010

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 AED Fundraising Programme

  We have raised the funds needed for the purchase of one AED unit for our Mobile Command Unit. The package will include a hard pack, and a trainer unit to keep our members up to date with their training.  Thanks to everyone who contributed to the programme.

 


New Mobile Command Vehicle for Arrowsmith SAR

Our new Mobile Command Vehicle has arrived.  We took delivery of our new unit at the beginning of December.

Go to our Truck page to see some pictures of the new unit.

The current Rope Rescue practice schedule is available here

The current Water Rescue practice schedule is available here


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Ground Search & Rescue Course

About the Ground Search & Rescue Course

Ground Search & Rescue training is to standards set by the Provincial Emergency Program of BC. This allows SAR volunteers to be covered by WorkSafe BC when training and when responding to calls. The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JI) develops most of the training and course materials that meet those standards.

The Ground Search & Rescue, or GSAR course, is designed to teach volunteers to safety and effectively conduct ground and inland waterway searches and/or rescues. The GSAR course will build knowledge and skills in the following areas:

Search Organization
Wilderness navigation
Survival Skills
Basic Rope Management
Helicopter Safety
Subject Evacuation
Communication Skills

Beyond a clear criminal record check, there are no prerequisites. The GSAR course is taught by volunteer instructors within the group, so there are no course fees. People who take the course are asked to give back to the group by attending searches and when possible, take part in fundraising and PR events.

We are currently not accepting new members, as we do not plan on another GSAR course until the spring of 2011 at the earliest.


 


 

 

 
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